The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Police investigating a string of 20 burglaries and attempted burglaries at homes of elderly people seized property at a Spalding home on Thursday (June 1).
A search warrant was executed at a house in Halmer Gate. No arrests have yet been made.
“We are asking for the community to be vigilant, to look out for their neighbours, and to report any suspicious activity when it is happening.”
Spalding: Hoekman Way, Parkside Crescent, Chepstow Close, Holbeach Road, Ash Court (six offences), Oakley Drive, Hawthorn Bank, London Road, Water Lane.
Pinchbeck: Horsepit Lane, Brownlow Crescent, Surfleet Road
Cowbit: Stonegate
Moulton: Orchard Close
Moulton Chapel: Roman Road
A police statement said: “It appears there are at least two male offenders, who are wearing balaclavas at the time of the offences. They are using a large dark coloured saloon car.
“The offenders are targeting the homes of the elderly and vulnerable by ripping key safe boxes from the exterior walls of premises, taking them away, and forcing them open, before returning to enter the property with the key.
“The offences are being committed during the hours of darkness and the offenders have no regard for the fact the occupants are often asleep in their beds at the time of the offence.”
Police say they have increased patrols as a result of the incidents.
