A group of men has been reported for burgling a home and stealing a car in the Cotswolds, part of a recent crime wave in the area
Cotswolds: Recently, a group of men broke into a home and stole a car. This incident is just one of many reported to the Gloucestershire police lately. There have been other crimes too, like a purse theft where a guy pretended to be from a water company. It’s a bit concerning, right?
If you want to keep up with what’s happening, you can check out the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website. They have details on various incidents, including crime reference numbers and where they happened.
This site also offers tips on how to keep your home safe and info about local police events and Neighbourhood Watch meetings. It’s a good resource if you want to stay informed.
In Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, a Mercedes was broken into overnight. This happened between midnight and 7:30 AM on January 10. If you know anything, they want you to mention Incident number 41 from that day. Remember to lock your car and not leave valuables inside!
Over in Marham Drive, Kingsway, a laptop was stolen from a BMW after someone broke a window. This took place at 5:25 AM on January 2. Again, if you have info, quote Incident number 410 from January 9. Locking your car is key!
In Broadway Road, Willesley, someone took the number plates off a Nissan Micra between January 8 and 9. If you saw anything, they’d like you to mention incident 132 from January 9. Using anti-theft screws can help prevent this.
There was also a burglary reported on Easton Grey Road in Westonbirt. This happened over a few days, and they’re looking for any leads. If you know something, quote Incident number 401 from January 9.
In Cheltenham, a car was broken into on Little Bayshill Terrace, and AirPods were stolen. This happened between 2 PM and 7:30 PM on January 9. If you have any info, quote incident 384 from that day.
On January 8, a group of men burgled a home in Sovereign Chase, Staunton, stealing car keys and a black Mercedes E350 AMG. Police are actively patrolling the area, so if you have any tips, mention Incident 360 from January 8.
In Westgate Street, Gloucester, a business was broken into, and money was stolen. This occurred between January 7 and 8. If you know anything, quote Incident number 76 from January 8.
In Millbrook Gardens, Cheltenham, a bank card was taken from a Nissan Qashqai overnight on January 8. If you have info, quote incident 52 from January 9.
Another car was broken into in Wellington Square, Cheltenham, where a purse and bank card were stolen overnight into January 8. Quote incident 56 from that day if you have any leads.
Two cars were entered on Priors Road in Cheltenham, with a purse and bank card taken from one. This happened overnight into January 7. If you know anything, quote incidents 85 and 28 from January 7 and 2025.
In Tewkesbury, a business on Severn Road was hit, with copper piping and air conditioning units stolen between January 4 and 6. If you have any info, quote incident 172 from January 6.
In Cheltenham, a distraction burglary occurred when a man pretending to be from the water board entered a house and stole cash and a bank card. This happened on January 6. If you saw anything, quote incident 358 from that day.
In Kingsway, Gloucester, a front number plate was stolen from a Volkswagen between January 5 and 6. If you have any info, quote incident 145 from January 6. Using anti-theft screws can help with this too.
In Northleach, both front and rear number plates were taken from a white Transit van between December 20 and January 6. If you know anything, quote incident 227 from January 2025.
On January 6, a black Land Rover Discovery was stolen from a driveway in Leighterton. If you have any info, quote incident 500 from that day. Police are urging everyone to stay alert and report anything suspicious.
If you see anything odd, don’t hesitate to call the police. And remember, if you think a crime is happening, dial 999. You can also report info anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online.
For tips on preventing crime, check out the Gloucestershire police website.
