CCTV Captures Offenders Exiting Red Car Prior to Afternoon Burglary; Additional Reports of Theft and Vandalism in Gloucestershire

In the latest series of incidents reported to Gloucestershire police, offenders have been caught on CCTV exiting a red car before committing a mid-afternoon burglary. Additionally, residents have reported multiple tyre slashing cases and the theft of a tipper truck, alongside other suspicious activities across the county.

Detailed crime reports can be accessed on the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website, which provides incident numbers, dates, and locations. The site also offers updated crime statistics, information on police community engagement events, and appeals for public assistance.

Key incidents include:

Drovers Way, Newent: Multiple reports of youths damaging car tyres—some punctured, others slashed. Residents are urged to report any suspicious behavior by calling 101 so that local officers can investigate.
Winchcombe, Cheltenham: On June 5 at around 2:20 pm, offenders gained entry to a property by smashing a rear window. CCTV footage shows individuals exiting a red car and entering the property’s rear before conducting an untidy search. Jewellery was reported stolen. The offenders left via the front door, which was left open. Anyone witnessing suspicious activity is urged to call 999 immediately or report information anonymously to Crimestoppers.
King Georges Field, Stow-on-the-Wold: A Ford Transit tipper truck was stolen sometime between 8:30 pm on June 5 and 6:50 am on June 6. Anyone with information is requested to quote incident number 60 of June 6.
Newent: Police request assistance regarding an early morning cash machine tampering at a local shop on May 30, when two males fled on foot through the churchyard possibly towards Court Road. Anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage is asked to contact officers, referencing incident 30 of May 30.
Hartpury: A suspicious vehicle was observed near properties; occupants fled at speed upon sighting. Although no link to crime has been confirmed, authorities encourage residents to report any related information (incident 494 of June 4).
Princes Crescent, Staunton: Unknown offenders accessed a rear garden but fled after being disturbed, leaving in a vehicle later seized by Roads Policing Units along with several items. This incident is numbered 620 of June 4.
Bath Place, Stroud: A black Vauxhall Zafira was entered overnight between June 3 and June 4, with cash stolen. Incident 282 of June 4 is under investigation.
College Road, Paganhill, Stroud: A red Hyundai was vandalized with three tyres punctured between June 3 and June 4. Authorities welcome any information or CCTV footage (incident 246 of June 4) and remind anonymous tips can be given via Crimestoppers.
Deans Way, Gloucester: A grey Ford Fiesta was reported stolen on May 3, between 8 am and 7 pm. Anyone with information should reference incident 434 of June 3.

Community members with information about these or other incidents are encouraged to contact Gloucestershire police via the online reporting form or call the appropriate numbers. For advice on protecting your property, visit the Gloucestershire Constabulary crime prevention page.