Bromsgrove Burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Bromsgrove in which a computer, jewellery and other items were stolen.

It happened at a flat in Austin Road between 12 noon and 4.30pm on Saturday 22^nd September.

Damage of £500 was caused to the door. Items taken included a black Dell laptop worth £150, an X Box worth £150, a small Yale safe worth £35, a Fila watch worth £70, a Kahuna watch worth £35, a silver ring (value unknown), and a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone worth £100.

Last week West Mercia Police launched Citadel, a new initiative aimed at driving down the number of burglaries committed in the force area

It involves the use of a range of operational tactics, such as greater analysis of crime patterns, coordinated use of new technology such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition software, partnership work and high visibility patrols in burglary hotspots, along with a targeted crime prevention advice campaign. 

Witnesses or anyone with information about the Austin Road burglary are asked to contact PC Samantha Pengelly at West Mercia Police on the non-emergency number 101 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Issued: Monday, 24 September 2012