Warning issued following Market Drayton sneak-in burglary
Police in Shropshire are urging people to keep their doors locked while out in the garden.
The warning follows a sneak-in burglary at the home of an 82-year-old Market Drayton woman while she was watering some plants.
A thief entered her home through the kitchen door and stole £30 from her purse inside a handbag.
“The incident serves as a reminder to keep doors to the house secure while gardening or relaxing outside,” said a spokesperson for West Mercia Police.
“It only takes a few moments for someone to sneak inside through an unlocked door and to help themselves to anything of value lying around. It’s best to be safe and secure and to keep doors locked as a precaution while outside or in the garden.”
The Market Drayton incident happened at Charter Court between 6.10pm and 6.25pm last Wednesday. Anyone with information which might help identify the offender is asked to contact Market Drayton police station on 101.
Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number by calling 0800 555 111.
