Sneaky thieves dismantle sheds to get at loot

BRAZEN thieves are breaking in to garden sheds - by dismantling them.

Police are investigating after a series of thefts where sneaky raiders - armed with screwdrivers - took the doors off of huts in an attempt to nick valuable items inside.

While residents sleep, the culprits are unscrewing hinges to try and get their hands on anything from garden furniture and golf clubs to power tools and lawn mowers.

It is understood they are also trying to steal high-value bikes.

Cops have stepped in to warn householders about thieves roaming gardens in the middle of the night.

They urged residents to be "extra vigilant" in a bid to tackle the growing menace.

With expensive garden equipment such as mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters often stored inside, sheds were considered easy pickings by thieves.

A police source said: "Thieves are always on the look-out for an opportunity to steal.

"Most average thieves does not want to attract attention, or confront homeowners, and if doors and windows are locked they will move on.

"But we're finding that more and more, they are now not moving on very far and simply targeting garden sheds and garages.

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Sneaky thieves dismantle sheds to get at loot