17/01/13…..Police alert following burglaries

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following burglaries on Wednesday (16/1) in Thame, Lewknor, Crowell, and Cuxham, in South Oxfordshire.

Thame
Between 2pm and 2.43pm, a property in Garden City, Chinnor Road, was burgled. Offender(s) forced entry and carried out an untidy search. Jewellery, cash and a Sat Nav were stolen.

Lewknor
Between 10.30am and 1.30pm, a property in Hill Road, was burgled. A side window was smashed to gain entry. It is believed the offender(s) may have been disturbed as nothing appears to be stolen.

Crowell, Chinnor
Between 8.30am and 3.45pm, a property in Crowell, was burgled. Offender(s) forced open a window to gain entry and stole jewellery.

Cuxham
Overnight between (16/1) and (17/1), an outbuilding at a property in Cuxham, was broken into. A blue Toyota Previa GX Estate vehicle was stolen. It is also believed the offender(s) attempted to steal a second vehicle and a digger from the same location.

Residents are advised to check their home security and property mark any valuable items. Please click on the link below to obtain details on property marking and simple and cost-effective steps to improve your home security:

http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprev/crprev-home.htm

Please be extra vigilant. If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on the non-emergency telephone number 101 and state you are responding to a Thames Valley Alert message.

Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.