Residents are being urged to review home security after five burglaries were committed in one part of Leicester last night.
Officers from Spinney Hill Park police station are investigating five break-ins at houses in the Thurncourt ward.
They were all committed between 4.30pm on Friday and the early hours of this morning.
Two occurred in Wintersdale Road, one in Nursery Road, one in Flamborough Road and another in Brook Road.
In two of the burglaries the thieves got in through insecure upstairs windows.
The thieves stole cash and small items.
Sergeant Dave Cleaver, team leader for the Thurncourt Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "It is very worrying to have this number of burglaries in one part of the city in such a short space of time. Officers are carrying out inquiries in the area this morning, exploring any forensic opportunities and speaking with neighbours. Foot patrols in the area will also be increased to offer reassurance to residents.
"I urge residents to review their home security. Please ensure that all windows and doors are left secure every time you leave your home, even windows on the first floor."
Officers from Spinney Hill Park police station are investigating five break-ins at houses in the Thurncourt ward.
They were all committed between 4.30pm on Friday and the early hours of this morning.
Two occurred in Wintersdale Road, one in Nursery Road, one in Flamborough Road and another in Brook Road.
In two of the burglaries the thieves got in through insecure upstairs windows.
The thieves stole cash and small items.
Sergeant Dave Cleaver, team leader for the Thurncourt Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "It is very worrying to have this number of burglaries in one part of the city in such a short space of time. Officers are carrying out inquiries in the area this morning, exploring any forensic opportunities and speaking with neighbours. Foot patrols in the area will also be increased to offer reassurance to residents.
"I urge residents to review their home security. Please ensure that all windows and doors are left secure every time you leave your home, even windows on the first floor."
