Burglar breaks into Ludlow house through cat flap to steal phones and jewellery
Police are appealing for information after a burglar got into a home in Ludlow by removing a cat flat and reaching up for a key or handle on the inside of a door.
Officers say the burglary happened at a home in Corve Street between midnight and 5am on Tuesday, May 30 and involved the theft of two purses with bank cards, one lady's wedding band, one laptop with bag, one silver teapot and two iPhones and some power tools.
PCSO Beth Francis, of the policing team covering Ludlow, said: "The offender or offenders gained entry to the property by removing a cat flap and reaching for the key/handle on the inside of the door.
"A number of items were taken from the address including two purses with bank cards, one lady's wedding band, one laptop with bag, one silver teapot, two iPhones and some power tools."
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact West Mercia Police online, quoting incident number 00088_I_30052023.
Or, if you aren’t comfortable contacting police directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting its website crimestoppers-uk.org
Police say there are some simple, inexpensive and effective things you can do to help secure your home and property. Security tips and advice can be found on the website westmercia.police.uk.
