Attempt theft of Motor Vehicles

Dear Resident

We are investigating attempts made in the early hours of this morning 15th July of various vehicles on the Kidderminster North areas of Kidderminster and we want to reassure residents we are doing everything we can to trace those responsible. The attempts were all made between 3am - 4am. 

A Land Rover Discovery was entered on Shrewsbury Road, and a Ford Focus on Truro Drive Habberley where untidy searches were made in each vehicles, but nothing of note stolen. Both vehicles were parked on driveways and were left with doors wide open   

We were then made aware of two males seen wearing dark grey tracksuits and balaclavas attempting to get into the rear of properties in Woodland Avenue and Fairfield Lane, Wolverley. We believe there was a waiting get away car, possibly a dark BMW saloon. Both of these attempts were thwarted by neighbours and owners dogs that were in the property raising the alarm.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101.

You can also report a crime here: 

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 

The information we receive from the public is essential in bringing criminals to justice. 

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. 

Kind regards