Appeal for information after the theft of a car in Wilmslow

Police are appealing for information following a theft of a car in the Wilmslow area.

Sometime between 5.30pm and 7pm on Monday 27th October, unknown offenders gained entry to a property on Croft Road in Wilmslow, through an upstairs window at the rear of the house.

Once inside, the offenders have stolen the keys to a black BMW X5 parked on the drive.

The offenders then fled the scene in the vehicle.

Following enquiries, officers established the vehicle was travelling near to the Heyes Lane area of Alderley Edge at around 7.08pm that evening.

Detective Sergeant Laura Fox of Macclesfield Proactive CID said: 

“A number of enquiries are currently underway to track down those responsible and bring them to justice.

“As part of our investigation, we are asking anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from Heyes Lane, Alderley Edge on Monday 27 October between 7.05pm and 7.15pm, to please get in touch.

“The same goes for anyone with any information which may aid our officers with their enquiries.

“Our local officers are active in the community and engaging with cars owners to provide crime reduction advice. I would urge anyone with any concerns to please speak to them as they will be able to assist.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

... or by contacting 101 quoting IML 2203120.

Information can also be provided anonymously via calling Crimestoppers on:

0800 555 111

Anyone who sees suspicious activity should report it to police on 101 or visit the website.

If you see a crime in action dial 999.

Cheshire Constabulary’s tips for deterring thieves from targeting your homes and vehicles:

• Ensure that all windows are closed and doors are locked at your property, even when you are at home or in the garden

• Use security devices, such as steering locks, to keep vehicles secure especially those with a key code.

• Consider fitting door bolts fitted to the tops of internal doors.

• Store keyless-entry vehicle keys in signal-proof Faraday pouches away from windows and out of view.

• Have a burglar alarm fitted at your home, make sure that it is installed properly and works

• Keep vehicle computer systems up to date.

• Consideration of driveway bollards.

• If you have CCTV or an alarm, make sure they work, and you know how to use them.