Boy, 15, arrested over Telford shed and garage burglaries

A 27-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of theft. Both have been released on bail.

An address in Mill Bank, Wellington was raided by police and a number of the items have been recovered. Suspected stolen items have also been recovered from a second hand store in the town.

Items recovered by police include LPs, drills, a tool set, a lawnmower, sanders, grass trimmers, bikes, scooters, a cycling helmet and a games console.

DS Deborah Bentley said: "We're keen to return these items to their rightful owners and would ask anyone who has been a victim of a burglary in recent weeks and had similar items stolen to come forward as it may be this is their property."

Police said there had been an increase in the number of sheds and garages broken into in and around Holyhead Road, Roseway and Limekiln Lane over the last few months.

Sara Giles, a crime prevention officer for West Mercia Police, said: "It is really important to secure sheds and outbuildings, most of these burglars are opportunists and will take advantage of poor security. Taking a few moments to ensure you have an adequate lock on the door and windows and that it is secured could make all the difference."

For more crime prevention advice visit westmercia.police.uk/Home-security