Cotswolds villages targeted as homes raided for cash

The Cotswolds village of Spelsbury, near Chipping Norton, is the latest to have seen a burglary after a home was broken into overnight on Friday, May 15.

Offenders reportedly broke through the back door of the house and carried out a ‘messy’ search of the property, taking cash and jewellery.

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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police, quoting reference number 43260242669.

The report from Thames Valley Police closely matched one from earlier this week, when a home in Churchill, a Cotswolds village very near Spelsbury, was similarly targeted by burglars.

The incident occurred in the village at about 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 13.

Police said multiple offenders went to the rear of a home and smashed through the patio doors, before carrying out a ‘messy’ search of the house looking for cash and jewellery.

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Thames Valley Police asked anyone with information about the burglary in Churchill to get in touch, quoting reference number 43260237641.

The force also issued 10 recommendations to prevent burglaries, which included locking doors and windows even when home, lighting the property, installing visible CCTV and strengthening entry points.

Homeowners are advised to make the house look occupied when no one’s home, remove hiding places, test alarm systems, know your neighbours, protect your keys and use smart tech to monitor your home when out.