Burglary appeal: Can you help?

Burglary appeal: Can you help?

Dear Resident,

We are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a home on Tan Bank, Newport.

The offence took place overnight, between 7th and 8th October 2026.

The offender(s) attempted to gain entry to the address by smashing the outer pane of glass in a double-glazed door.

Did you see anything suspicious or have any information that might help enquires?

If you can provide any information about this incident, please email the officer in the case, bethany.hall1@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 00083_I_07102026. 

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please be observant to any suspicious activity. Please also ensure that you keep your home as secure as you can.

Some useful crime prevention advice can be found following these links…

Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | West Mercia Police

Keep burglars out of your property | West Mercia Police

Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure | Crime prevention | West Mercia Police

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

Kind regards,

PC Rich Edward

Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team