Police are looking for a car following a series of 2-in-1 burglaries in Hartlepool in the last few months.
Last night (Monday, July 11 into Tuesday, July 12) alone there were two burglaries, and a car is still missing.
Entry to both addresses was via unlocked doors, one on Mereston Close and one on Park Avenue.
A black Audi A5 with registration KY65WWC was stolen from Park Avenue and at this stage it has not been located.
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Hartlepool CID is asking the public to keep an eye out for it and report any sightings to Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting reference 120949.
There have been nine similar burglaries across the town between Sunday, May 1 and Friday, July 8 where suspect(s) have approached houses from the back and then forced entry, stealing vehicle keys and sometimes bank cards, before leaving in the householder’s vehicle(s).
On Monday, July 4, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of several residential burglaries.
Both were questioned and released on conditional bail until later this month. Enquiries are on-going.
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On Saturday, July 9, a 15-year-old boy was arrested following a report of a 2-in-1 burglary in Broomhill Gardens where a vehicle was stolen.
He was questioned and released on conditional bail until the beginning of August.
On Sunday, July 12 another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a residential burglary in Throston Grange Lane when two vehicles were also reported stolen.
Following questioning this juvenile has been released on conditional bail, also in early August.
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Hartlepool CID is also reminding residents to ensure their homes are locked and secured, especially overnight, and to hide valuables like vehicle keys and bank cards.
Anyone with information/CCTV/doorbell footage or dash cam which could help all the above investigations, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number.
If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.
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