Police warning after spate of sneak-in burglaries on Stockport street

Patrols have been stepped up after sneak thieves targeted homes on a Stockport street searching for unlocked doors.

The burglaries happened on Hillcrest Road, Offerton, between Sunday (February 28) at 9.30pm and 12.30pm the following day.

Residents woke on Monday to discover their homes had fallen victim.

One had a coat and clothes worth a total of 600 taken, another had boots valued at 150, pet accessories and 2 in cash stolen.

At least two other homes or sheds were targeted but the thieves were unable to find anything to steal.

Inspector Steve Gilbertson, from Stockport police, said officers had been giving the area extra attention.

He added: "People can leave things in the porch that individually may not be worth that much but can soon add up.

"We have four victims of crime on the same street so we want to raise awareness that there are people who will take a chance and be opportunistic, taking what they can."

Another warning has been issued after two houses on Broadway, in Bramhall, were also targeted.

A thief sneaked into a home on Wednesday (February 25) at 11.15am and took the keys to a blue Ford Sirocco before escaping in it.

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