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Police appeal after paving stones, garden furniture and logs thrown at houses in Bucklebury





The first incident occurred between 10pm on August 26 and 7am on August 27 in Broad Lane, Upper Bucklebury.
During the incident offenders smashed a ground floor front window but fled the scene when they were disturbed.
The second attempted burglary happened just after midnight last Thursday (30) at a property in Paradise Lane, Chapel Row
Police say the offenders drove across five fields to access the rear of the dwelling, but fled towards Beenham Road after an alarm was activated.
Then on Friday (31) at about 11pm a total of eight houses in Byles Green, Little Lane and Briff Lane had paving stones, garden furniture and logs thrown at them.
Meanwhile, one vehicle had its windscreen smashed and another had its wing mirror damaged.
Police say voices of young men were heard in the area, possibly teenagers or in their early twenties.
Police community support officer Andrew Whitaker, from Downlands neighbourhood team, said: “I would urge everyone to contact the police immediately if you suspect criminal damage may be taking place to give the best possible chance of catching any suspects.”
Anyone with information about these incidents should contact police via the 24-hour police enquiry centre on 101.
If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.



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