Three Middlewich homes targeted in overnight burglaries

Police detectives are urging witnesses to come forward following the incidents, between 1am and 2am on Wednesday, June 20.

Burglars struck in Sutton Lane and St Anns Road, while officers believe they also attempted to break into a home in Pennymoor Drive.

A car was stolen from outside the property in St Anns Road, but has since been recovered by police in Merseyside.

Det Con Ruth Thomas said: “Burglary is a serious crime in which people are targeted in their own home – the place that they should be able to feel most safe.

“We are determined to catch whoever was responsible for the two burglaries and the attempted burglary in Middlewich and bring them to justice.

“We believe that the incidents are linked and we urge anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the Sutton Lane, St Anns Road and Pennymoor Drive areas of Middlewich to contact us.

“If you have any information that may help with our investigations, no matter how small, please call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 98572 (Sutton Lane), 98603 (St Anns Road) or 98706 (Pennymoor Drive). or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“I would also like to reassure residents that we have increased the police presence in the area.

"If you have any concerns you should speak to an officer. If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your community call Cheshire Police on 101.”

Information can also be reported at cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries

Police advice on keeping your home secure includes closing and locking windows and doors, even when you are at home or in the garden, and never leaving keys out on display.

All valuables should be kept out of sight, including large amounts of cash.

Certified locks should be used on windows and doors, and mortise locks are advisable.

Police also say to fit a burglar alarm, and make sure it is installed properly and works. Keep your garage and garden shed locked with tools secure and out of sight.