Appeal for information following Winsford Burglary series

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a series of burglaries in Winsford.

On Sunday 14th June, police were called to a number of burglaries involving sheds and outbuildings which are believed to have involved the same offenders.

The first incident is believed to have occurred at 1.15am when two unknown men forced entry into seven sheds at Wharton Allotments on Greville Drive and stole unknown items.

Then, at 3.20am, unknown offenders attempted to entry into a garage on Walnut Drive.

Meanwhile, at 4am two men entered a garage on Newall Crescent and stole a mobility scooter worth around £7500.

Also, at around 4am, a second resident on Greville Drive, reported that unknown offenders had forced entry into their garage.

Finally, at 6am, police were called to reports that a motorbike had been found alight in an alleyway off Elm Grove, near to the Princess Feathers Pub. It was later established that the bike had been stolen from outside an address on Delaisy Way earlier on 14 June.

 Enquiries in relation to the incidents are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information or video footage which may aid the investigation.

Police Constable Jack Pilkington, of Northwich Local Policing Unit, said: 

“From our initial enquires we believe that all of these incidents were committed by the same offenders who using stolen electric trikes and motorbikes to travel across Winsford.

“As part of our investigation, we’re keen to hear from anyone in the Gravel area of Winsford who believes that they may have seen anything suspicious in the area between 1am an 5am on Sunday 14 June.

“The same goes for anyone with any video footage of the offenders travelling in the area.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, or visit: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...quoting IML-2345330.

Information can also be reported anonymous on:

0800 555 111

PC Pilkington added:

“I would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone living or working in and around Winsford to be vigilant and to make it as difficult as possible for criminals to break into their homes, outbuildings, and businesses.

“You can do this by following our anti-burglary advice.”

 The force’s tips for deterring would-be burglars include:

• 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
• Consider use of a faraday bag or faraday box to secure vehicle keys.
• If you have CCTV or doorbell cameras, ensure they are working and positioned correctly.
• Never leave your car keys, house keys, purse or wallet on display near a door or window
• Use the security measures on modern windows, which allow them to let some air in but still be locked
• Keep all valuables out of sight of prying eyes
• Have a burglar alarm fitted, but make sure that it is installed