Burglars festive season raid spree targeting villages near Cambridge

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Burglars have targeted villages near Cambridge in a festive season raid spree.

Police are appealing for information after thieves struck in Great Shelford, Great Abington, Little Abington and Thriplow and warning residents to make sure their homes are secure.

Officers are investigation a burglary in Cambridge Road, Great Shelford which happened on Monday, December 29, during daylight hours. The criminals have smashed the rear patio door glass and entered the property. One inside they ransacked the home but nothing has been reported stolen.

And a burglary was reported after a home in High Street, Great Abington was targeted on Saturday, December 27 at about 8pm. Offenders have used garden equipment from the location to force open a rear ground floor window. Once inside the property the suspects have gone to the main bedroom and conducted an untidy search. The offenders were disturbed by the occupants.

There was another burglary in the same street at about the same time when thieves have gained entry to the property by forcing open the rear patio doors from the garden to the kitchen.

Police said this appears to have been done by forcing a tool into the wooden frame and damaging the locks. Once inside the thieves ransacked the home and made off with items of jewellery.

And an attempted burglary was reported after a home was targeted in Ivan Clarks Corner, Little Abington. The incident occurred between Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23 . Offenders have attempted to force open a UPVC double glazed side door with a blunt instrument.

And criminal damage was reported after an attempted raid in Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow. This occurred between Sunday, December 28 at 4pm and 9am the following day. The offenders have cut through a section of the wire chain link fencing at the rear of the site. But they failed to get into any of the buildings or storage containers.

A Cambridgeshire force spokesman said: "If you have any information on the above crimes, please contact the Police by calling 101. As always please remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, again by calling 101, or 999 if something is happening at the time."

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Burglars festive season raid spree targeting villages near Cambridge