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We are working alongside officers from Cheshire Constabulary to remind residents in rural communities to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries near the border of both counties.
It comes after vehicles and valuables have been targeted by thieves.
Most recently on Friday 29 March, a white Mercedes E300 displaying cloned plates was seen in the Leek area following a burglary in Macclesfield.
Officers from the Moorlands local policing team are working with our colleagues from Cheshire to remind communities to ensure properties are secure, valuable items are hidden from view and to be vigilant for neighbours in remote areas.
PC Adam Tonks, from the Moorlands local policing team, said: “We are working with officers from Cheshire Constabulary in carrying out enquiries into recent burglaries and it’s vital that you tell us about anything suspicious as soon as possible so we can bring those responsible to justice.
“Burglary can have a significant and long-lasting effect on victims and we are continuing to crackdown on residential burglaries as part of our commitment to attend all reported incidents across Staffordshire.”
Since we pledged in 2020 to attend and investigate all reported residential burglaries unless there is an exceptional reason for us not to do so, we have:
There are a number of ways in which people can limit the chances of being targeted by opportunists, including:
For more advice on protecting your home and making it secure, visit: Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Staffordshire Police
Please report any suspicious activity or incidents to us on 101 or message us using Live Chat on our website. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.