Gloucestershire Police have issued Community Alerts following a series of recent thefts and break-ins in Bishop’s Cleeve and surrounding areas.
In a notable incident, a man was observed crawling out of a property around 4:30 a.m. on November 7 carrying a till. Police report that the suspect smashed the windows to gain entry, and the till was later found destroyed along a nearby path. The man is described as approximately 6 feet tall, wearing dark clothing. This incident is recorded as incident number 051 of November 7, 2025.
Additional reported crimes include:
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A motorcycle theft involving a white and blue Suzuki, stolen between 5 p.m. November 6 and 7 a.m. November 7. Anyone with information is asked to reference incident 071 of November 7, 2025.
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A burglary at a property where entry was forced by prying open a conservatory window and breaking a patio door. The property suffered a disorganized search, and a vehicle was stolen. Details correspond to incident 295 of November 6, 2025.
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The theft of a Honda 2.6i portable generator from a vehicle being loaded and unloaded between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on November 3. The heavy generator likely required two people to move. Please quote incident 170 of November 6, 2025.
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A Riverside 520e bike with a luggage rack was stolen from a garage; the bike’s lock was cut. The theft occurred between 6 p.m. November 3 and 3 a.m. November 4, referenced as incident 246 of November 6, 2025.
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A burglary at a dwelling, during which jewellery and silverware were stolen between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on November 6. Those with relevant information should refer to incident 490 of November 6, 2025.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact Gloucestershire Police through their online form, quoting the corresponding incident numbers.