Posted: Fri 24th Mar 2023

Police warn licensees in Flintshire to be vigilant following spate of break-ins

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Friday, Mar 24th, 2023

A spate of burglaries across Flintshire and Wrexham has led to an appeal for information and increased vigilance from the police. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

In recent weeks, homes, vehicles, and licensed premises have been targeted, with the authorities now focusing on locating those responsible. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Officers are particularly interested in a blue Ford Focus and a white Mercedes C Class, both of which are believed to be connected to the incidents. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The public is urged to report any information or suspicious activity involving these vehicles to the police immediately. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah-Jayne Williams acknowledged the invasive and distressing nature of these crimes, stating, “Regardless of whether possessions are stolen, the thought of a stranger intruding in your home or business can be highly distressing and leave people traumatised.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

She further advised homeowners and licensees to remain security conscious and vigilant. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

DCI Williams also provided security recommendations, urging residents to lock up their homes, public houses, and vehicles, while ensuring valuables and car keys are hidden from sight. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Additionally, she stressed the importance of maintaining operational CCTV systems to record clear images. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Anyone who has witnessed suspicious activity, particularly involving the vehicles mentioned, is encouraged to contact the police on 101 or via the North Wales Police website, here. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

For further information on safeguarding your property, visit the Crime Prevention Advice page on the North Wales Police website. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

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