Nottinghamshire Police has issued a warning to people in the Arnold and Carlton area after burglars targeted properties in both towns while owners were away on holiday.
The break-ins have mainly occurred over the past fortnight and the Woodthorpe and Porchester areas have been particularly affected.
Nottinghamshire Police are currently investigating these offences and would like to hear from anyone with information about the burglaries.
Andrew Berryman, local neighbourhood police inspector for Gedling North and South, said: “Both the Arnold and Carlton areas have experienced a number of dwelling burglaries in the last fortnight and it has been apparent at a number of these attacked addresses that the occupants have been away on holiday.”
He also offered the following advice to those going away on holiday over the next few weeks.
“Please ensure that you protect your property when not at home and particularly when you are away for any length of time.
“Ask a relative or neighbour to visit your address and make it appear as if the address is being used, by drawing the curtains, and switching lights on and off. Ensure that you cancel milk and newspaper deliveries. Timer switches can be inexpensive, and can be used to make the address appear occupied.”
If you have any information as to who is responsible. Please contact Nottinghamshire Police via the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
