Burglars target sheds and outbuildings in Condover

Three premises were targeted overnight on Monday with residents waking up to find sheds or workshop buildings broken into.

Detective Inspector Sarah Wagstaff of Shrewsbury CID, said: "We want local people to be aware of these crimes so they can be on their guard and take whatever steps necessary to improve security.

"We are also appealing for any information which might assist our investigations. We have carried out house to house enquiries and conducted forensic examinations and would welcome any further information concerning the offenders or the whereabouts of the stolen property."

One of the burglaries was just 10 weeks after the same garden shed was broken into and power tools worth more than £1,200 stolen.

DI Wagstaff said: "Since then, the owner has fitted two alarms to his shed and both activated as the door and lock were forced. The alarms disturbed the intruders who fled empty-handed on this occasion.

"Such alarms can be obtained from DIY stores at relative low cost, are easy to fit and are tremendous value for the added security they provide."

Three doors were completely ruined on an outbuilding at a bungalow in the village the same night but the burglars failed to gain entry and once more left empty-handed.

But in another burglary at several outbuildings at the same address, a large number of power tools and other items were stolen. The haul included a Haytor petrol mower, several chainsaws, a hedgetrimmer, leafblower, strimmer, a red Decathlon racing road bike, a red Muddy fox child's mountain bike, an Applemac laptop and an Apple iPod.

Contact Shrewsbury police on 0300 333 3000 with any helpful information, or call the anonymous Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

Further details on how to protect your property are available at the West Mercia Police website advice centre, http://www.westmercia.police.uk/