Police investigating after two attempted burglaries in Newport

PC Rich Edward said that two attempted burglaries have taken place at homes in Newport over the last week.

In these incidents, the offender or offenders have attempted to gain entry to two homes by forcing the locking mechanism on the doors. Thankfully, on each occasion, they did not gain entry and no items were stolen.

Police believe that offender or offenders may have been targeting vehicles parked at the address in what they call a car-key burglary - where an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

PC Edward said: "Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

"If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us."

The police said the offences in Newport may be linked to other offences that have occurred elsewhere and are being investigated.

Those with information that might help with enquires are asked to call 101 or report online at westmercia.police.uk