Recent reports to Gloucestershire police highlight a series of thefts and break-ins that have raised concerns across the county. Among the incidents are tools stolen from a property under renovation, a hairdryer and cash taken from a vehicle, and multiple high-value items, including laptops, an Xbox, and an iPhone, taken after a back door was left open.
For detailed information about these incidents, including crime reference numbers, dates, and locations, visit the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website. This platform also shares police updates and advice, as well as Neighbourhood Watch event details.
Key incidents reported include:
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Albany Street, Gloucester: A Vauxhall Vivaro van was broken into between 9pm on June 20 and 5am on June 21. A mobile phone and bank card were stolen (Incident 122 of June 21, 2025).
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St Ann Way, Gloucester: A VW Polo was entered between 11:30am and 2:45pm on June 21. A Dyson hairdryer and cash were stolen (Incident 266 of June 21, 2025).
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London Road, Gloucester: A car was broken into between 9pm on June 20 and 2pm on June 21; a wallet containing bank cards was taken (Incident 279 of June 21, 2025). Police advise ensuring vehicles are locked and no valuables are left inside.
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Edwards Way, Berkeley: Between 2am and 6am on June 16, a Skoda Octavia was entered, resulting in the theft of a bag and cash (Incident 412 of June 22, 2025).
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Scar Hill, Minchinhampton: Two electric Banchie Going Active bikes were stolen during a garage burglary between June 18 and 19 (Incident 183 of June 20, 2025). Residents are encouraged to use battery shed alarms, which are affordable and effective.
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Upper Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh: A black VW Troc was stolen during a burglary between midnight and 7:20am on June 21 (Incident 155 of June 21, 2025).
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Albert Road, Cheltenham: A 1976 blue Honda CG125 motorbike, chained to railings, was stolen after offenders cut the chain around 1:45am on June 22 (Incident 250 of June 22, 2025). The bike has a distinctive rusted blue fuel tank with a dent filled with putty.
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Chestnut Road, Brockworth: Around 3:30am on June 22, unknown offenders entered a property through an open back door. They stole laptops, a wallet, an Xbox, and Apple devices including an iPad and iPhone (Incident 091 of June 22, 2025).
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Painswick Road, Cheltenham: A property was entered between 9pm on June 19 and 6am on June 20 by unscrewing window locks. Stolen items include a Dewalt combi drill, impact driver, batteries, and a charger (Incident 302 of June 22, 2025).
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Townsend Street, Cheltenham: During the evening of June 19 through the morning of June 20, offenders cut the chain to access a property under renovation. Various hand tools and an iPad were stolen (Incident 203 of June 20, 2025).
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Brooklyn Road, Cheltenham: Between 10:22am and 1:30pm on June 22, offenders smashed a front door’s glass to gain entry. Approximately £400 in cash and a Network Rail uniform were stolen (Incident 474 of June 22, 2025).
Police urge all residents to remain vigilant, secure their properties, and report any suspicious activity to help combat these crimes.