Three burglaries on the same day in south Shropshire
Police are advising residents in south Shropshire to be vigilant after three burglaries took place on the same day in different areas.
One break-in happened at Upton Cressett, one at Cleobury Mortimer and one near Tenbury Wells with power tools and cash targeted.
The first took place some time overnight between 10pm on Tuesday and 8.30am on Wednesday at a property on Clee Hill Road, north of Tenbury Wells. The unknown offenders entered an outbuilding there and took a power tool.
Later on Wednesday police were called to a premises in Upton Cressett, near Bridgnorth, that had been burgled between the hours of 9am and 1pm.
The offenders had entered the property and took a handbag and wallet, before making off in an unknown vehicle.
Finally a third burglary took place between 10.20am and 3.49pm in Cleobury Mortimer, where unknown offenders forced entry to the premises and left with a number of power tools.
Inspector Jeff Morris said police were appealing for anyone who may have witnesses to come forward and warned people to ensure their properties were secure.
He said: "We continue to work with local communities to reduce incidents of burglary and advise people to take some simple precautions to reduce the chances of them falling victim to this particular type of crime.
"We would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the areas mentioned around these times."
Home security tips and advice can be found on the West Mercia Police website www.westmercia.police.uk, he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.
