A CRIME spree across Warrington is now under investigation by detectives following a spate of burglaries and car thefts in the town.
In the last week thieves have been breaking into houses, searching for car keys and stealing the owner’s vehicle.
The first incident happened on Saturday, August 13, just after 5am on Burnside Avenue in Stockton Heath.
Thieves then struck on Sunday, August 14, at 9pm and Monday, August 15, at 2am on Woodbridge Close, Appleton.
Further incidents were reported to police between Monday, August 15, at 11.30pm and Tuesday, August 16, at 5:50am on Braemar Close in Fearnhead.
Officers want to remind residents to be extra vigilant, to keep car keys hidden and away from view and to report anyone acting suspiciously in the area.
Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 213 of August 13 for Stockton Heath, 170 of August 15 for Appleton and 132 of August 16 for Fearnhead.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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