Spate of burglaries across the county

In the past two weeks there have been five incidents in Biggleswade, three in Sandy and two each in Shefford and Stotfold. Arlesey, Flitwick, Haynes and Potton have also been affected.

Community Policing PS Gary Kidd said: “It is unusual to have so many burglaries in such a short space of time across these areas so we are alerting the public to take 
extra precautions.

“The locations might seem rather random but there are a number of common features – cash and jewellery are the preferred items stolen and usually doors and windows are being forced.

“Residents should ensure their cash, jewellery and 
other valuables like laptops and game consoles are locked up securely.”

He added: “We know 
burglars like familiar properties and will often return to a burgled property within a fortnight of the original 
offence once stolen property has been replaced, and, if that property is now secure, will simply burgle a neighbouring property instead.

“So if your neighbour has been burgled there is a possibility that you might be a 
victim yourself.”

Police advise local residents contact them with any information on the 101 number regarding any burglaries they may have 
witnessed and stress they can remain anonymous.

Alternatively you can 
contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.