Car key burglary: What can you do?

Dear Resident

We are investigating an attempt to steal a vehicle from Cygnet Court, Spennells in the early hours of today 28/12/25. At approximately 2.40am this morning a back door has been forced causing damage and entry gained into the property. Keys to a Mercedes have been stolen, but the thieves did not succeed in stealing the car. 

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101. Police Ref 00406_I_27122025

You can also report a crime here: 

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 

The information we receive from the public is essential in bringing criminals to justice. 

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.