THREE ‘alarming’ overnight burglaries in Hanbury and Crowle saw items stolen and one person struck in the head.
Detectives are working through a number of enquiries following the incidents, which happened overnight on Tuesday (April 21) and keeping an open mind as to whether the burglaries are linked.
Police were called to Church Road in Crowle around 3.50am after a report a property had been broken into and an occupant was assaulted.
The suspects demanded car keys for a Volkswagen Golf R in blue which was then stolen from the drive.
The victim suffered an injury to the head after he was struck with an unknown object, and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police have confirmed the injury was not life threatening or life changing,
A further burglary was reported in Crowle Green overnight, which saw the suspects force entry at the rear of a property, however, nothing was reported stolen from this address.
A third burglary was reported at a property on Broughton Green, Hanbury, during which the suspects broke through a glass door and stole a wallet, watch and a mobile phone.
Detective Inspector Lindsey Hewitt from Reactive CID said: “A burglary of this nature will of course be alarming to the local community, and we want to offer assurance that all the necessary resources are now going into the investigations.
“Officers will be out in the areas where the incidents took place to carry out enquiries, including gathering witness statements and conducting CCTV checks.
“We would like to see any CCTV, ring doorbell or dashcam footage which may show vehicles in the area in the early hours of this morning, particularly the blue Golf which was stolen from Church Road in Crowle.
“Please get in contact if you have any information which could help.”
“There will be an engagement van at Crowle Parish Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2pm and 3pm for residents to speak to officers, who will also be offering crime prevention advice and materials.”
Call 01905 973157 or email [email protected] to report any information to the police.
