Thieves steal family car during Telford burglary
Police in Telford are investigating after thieves carried out a burglary in Leegomery overnight stealing the family car to leave the scene.
Thieves entered the home on Merganser Close sometime between 10pm last night and 6am this morning.
Whilst the family including two young children who asleep upstairs, the thieves broke into the house by forcing open a kitchen window. They then climbed in through the window, which is at the back of the house, and carried out a search of the downstairs rooms before stealing a number of items and making their escape.
They left the property via the kitchen door and used car keys they had stolen to leave the scene in a grey Citroen Xsara Picasso SX - registration number W421 KFG which was parked on the drive at the address.
A police spokesman said: "Among the items taken in this burglary was a 32inch, Sony flat screen television and it seems likely the thieves decided to take the car - once they had found the keys - to help them transport this item away from the property.
"A Nikon camera and two Nokia mobile phones were also stolen during this break-in.
"Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have information about this burglary, or anyone who may have seen the stolen Citroen since the early hours of this morning.
"Anyone who believes they may have information that could aid the investigation into this burglary is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 - the force's new non emergency telephone number - or call 0300 333 3000.
"Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather not get directly involved yourself."
