Alert issued after multiple burglaries in Sheffield suburb

Vehicles were stolen along with their keys during multiple burglaries in a Sheffield suburb.
By Alana Roberts
Published 25th Oct 2019, 19:11 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2019, 18:25 BST
Police have warned residents to be vigilant following a series of burglaries in Hillsborough and OughtibridgePolice have warned residents to be vigilant following a series of burglaries in Hillsborough and Oughtibridge
Police have warned residents to be vigilant following a series of burglaries in Hillsborough and Oughtibridge

PCSO’s from the Sheffield West Neighbourhood Policing Team have been visiting properties in Hillsborough and Oughtibridge today following a number of burglaries in the area last night.

In a bid to develop evidence and intelligence to assist in the identification of the offender, the officers have been speaking to homeowners and sharing crime prevention techniques.

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In a statement, they said: “Please ensure your property is secure at all times and keys are not in sight or near the letterbox. You may have received a letter requesting information if we missed you.

“Should you have any information about this crime, or any other, then please make contact with us via 101, the Sheffield West Neighbourhood Facebook page or direct to our Neighbourhood email address of [email protected].

“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Please remember to visit our South Yorkshire Police Internet site for further information on your local Neighbourhood Policing Team of Crime Prevention Advice.”