POLICE are investigating a number of crimes including burglaries and break ins that have happened at locations along Astwood Road in recent days.

The crime has happened along the road, between Merrimans Hill and Brickfields, as well as in other nearby roads all in just 10 days.

On Tuesday, November 21, between 10.45am and 7.30pm, cash and jewellery was stolen from a property in the road after a break in.

It is believed the offender climbed over the side gate gaining access to a first floor window.

Between Sunday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 22, an offender gained access to a shed after removing a fence panel to get into the garden.

The double glazed window at the back of the shed was then smashed, and several items were stolen.

Another shed at a property in the road was broken into between 9pm on November 24, and 6am on November 25.

Items were also taken from vehicles, after they were broken into in the road.

Between 5pm on November 25 and 12.10pm on November 27 a vehicle was broken into, and items stolen.

Overnight the following night, November 26 to 27, a vehicle was broken into and items were taken.

There has also been further crimes in the area.

Between 8.30pm on November 21 and 3pm on November 23, a vehicle had its light smashed and was also broken into and a rucksack was stolen from the inside in nearby Rainbow Hill.

Sergeant Carl Jones of Worcester Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "We have received a number of reports relating to burglaries and vehicle crime in the Astwood Road area in the past 10 days or so.

"Officers, including Special Constables, will be continuing to provide high visibility reassurance patrols throughout the area, and have been conducting house-to-house enquiries as part of ongoing investigations.

"Due to the location of a number of these incidents we are remaining open minded about any possible links and continue to urge members of the community to contact us if they see or hear anything suspicious.
 
"I would also like to remind people to remain vigilant and take a few simple steps to help prevent opportunistic thieves from targeting their property.

"Never leave anything on show in your car and take belongings with you after you've parked, preferably in a well lit, secure area where possible.
 
"It is also a good idea to check that all locks on windows, doors and sheds are in good working order and again, try to secure valuable items out of sight wherever possible.
 
"More information and advice can be found on the Arboretum and Claines SNT webpage (westmercia.police.uk/article/2207/Arboretum-and-Claines)."

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call police on 101.