Post office burglaries across South Cambridgeshire

Dear Resident,

We are writing to make you aware of a series of burglaries and an attempted break-in at post offices across South Cambridgeshire over the bank holiday weekend, and to ask for your continued vigilance.

The incidents took place in the early hours of the morning at the following locations:

Officers are carrying out enquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage, exploring forensic opportunities and conducting increased patrols in affected areas. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have noticed suspicious behaviour around the post offices leading up to the incidents, or any vehicles driving or parked nearby at unusual times.

We recognise how upsetting and disruptive these incidents are for the post office owners, staff and the wider community who rely on these vital local services. We want to reassure people that we are taking these offences seriously and are actively working to identify those responsible.

We’re asking anyone who noticed anything unusual over the bank holiday weekend to please get in touch. Information from the public can be crucial in helping us progress our enquiries.

If you have any information, please report it online or call 101, quoting the relevant reference number:

You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thank you for your support in helping to keep our communities safe.

Kind regards,

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Lockwood

Southern Acquisitive Crime Team