Crime round-up - more cars stolen after thieves break into homes to grab keys
SOME of the latest crimes reported to police in the Alcester area.
Alcester: An attempted break-in was made at a home in Captains Hill. Noises were heard at the rear of property before the suspects left in a vehicle at about 2.20am on 25th April. No. 0031 25/04/2024
Dodwell: Thieves tried unsuccessfully to steal a car from a property in Evesham Road. Two men broke into a house, stole the keys to a vehicle but then fled in their own car, heading in the direction of Evesham, at 2am on 25th April. 0026 25/04/2024
Dunnington: Tools were stolen after a works van was broken into at 1.15pm on 25th April. A blue VW Passat was seen to leave the area at the time. 0173 25/04/2024
Henley: A house in Blackford Hill was entered through patio doors. Several items were stolen, including jewellery, laptops, a safe, clothes, Lego sets, artwork and car keys. It happened between 7pm and 9.30pm on 25th April. 0379 25/04/2024
Little Alne: Three men wearing face coverings or balaclavas were seen on a driveway to a house looking around vehicles at 2.25am on 24th April. 0155 24/04/2024
Redhill: A suspected drink-driver was arrested on the A46 at 11.30pm on 26th April. 0374 26/04/2024
Studley: A man tried to take a charger for an electric vehicle in Watts Road. He also tried the door to the vehicle before he was challenged and walked off towards Alcester Road. He was described as white with a slim build, 5ft 9in tall and wore a grey hoodie, jeans and trainers. He was seen at 6am on 27th April. 0056 27/04/2024
Studley: Four young people were caught on CCTV spray painting the basketball court in Pool Road. They drove off in a vehicle, but descriptions were passed to police. It happened at 1.25am on 26th April. 0021 26/04/2024
Weethley: Two men were spotted with white lurchers, possibly hare coursing, on private land on Evesham Road at 6.10pm on 22nd April. The men were spoken to by police and the dogs were seized pending further investigations. 0271 22/04/2024
Welford: A black BMW X3 was stolen after thieves entered a house in Chapel Street, made an untidy search and took the car keys. It happened overnight on 27th-28th April. 0062 28/04/2024
Another house on Chapel Street was broken into and an Audi SQ5 was stolen overnight on 22nd-23rd April. 0041 23/04/2024
