Van Theft Link? Men Fleeing Light Near Berkeley Spark Police Interest

Four men fled after being found near a van in Berkeley. Police suspect they are linked to other thefts in Gloucestershire.

Van Theft Link? Men Fleeing Light Near Berkeley Spark Police Interest
Van Theft Link? Men Fleeing Light Near Berkeley Spark Police Interest

Recent crimes occurred in Gloucestershire. Four men were disturbed during a break-in attempt and multiple home burglaries also happened. Gloucestershire police recorded these and other incidents following these events.

A farm workshop was broken into, and tools vanished. There were also many car break-ins. You can find crime details on the Your Community Alerts website. It lists dates, locations and reference numbers.

The website offers tips for home security, helping you learn ways to protect your property. It also lists police events and Neighborhood Watch meetings, delivering community safety information.

In Lower Stone, Berkeley, a van break-in was attempted early January 7, 2025. The owner found four men on their property near a van on the driveway. The men fled when a light came on, and police believe they caused other van breaks. The incident number is 0024 07.02.25.

A home in Ryton, Dymock, was burgled on February 4. The burglars forced a rear door open and searched messily, looking for cash or jewelry. Report information quoting incident 187 of February 4, 2025.

On February 6, a bike vanished from outside a Post Office on Bath Road, Cheltenham. The thief rode toward town. Report information quoting incident 80, Feb 6, 2025.

A car on Sherborne, Cheltenham was entered between 10:45 AM and 1 PM on February 5. A purse, cash, and cards were stolen. Incident number 218 of February 4, 2025 applies.

A burglary occurred on Bell Lane, Poulton, between 1:30 PM and 8:40 PM on February 5. Incident number 483 of February 5, 2025 applies. Another burglary occurred in Stratton, Cirencester, at Holm Oaks. Someone discovered it on February 5 at 7:50 PM, and incident number 457 of February 5, 2025 is relevant.

A burglary happened on Gardner Way, Cirencester, on February 5 between 7 PM and 8:05 PM. Use incident number 459 of February 5, 2025 when reporting. In Northleach, someone broke into a workshop and stole power tools around 6 AM February 5. Refer to police incident 71 of February 5, 2025 for details.

Another Northleach burglary happened on Mays Crescent between 8 AM and 7 PM on February 5. The incident number is 442 of February 5, 2025. A car on Hobbs Way, Gloucester was broken into between February 3 and February 5. A purse and cash were stolen, so report data quoting incident 180 of February 5, 2025.

Someone broke into a car on Pilford Avenue, Cheltenham, gaining entry without damage. An MP3 player and change were stolen. Two hooded men later tried other doors around 12:55 AM, Feb 5. The relevant incident number is 412.

A car on Charlton Lawn, Charlton Kings was broken into between Feb 4 and Feb 5. Tools like a Milwaukee M18 kit vanished. A wallet with bank cards was stolen too. The incident number is 431.

Number plates were stolen in Cheltenham on St Peters Close between midnight and 6 AM on February 5. The incident number is 386 of that day. A car cover disappeared in Brockworth on Albion Road and was missing at 4:45 AM on February 5. Someone took it between 10 PM Feb 4 and that time. Quote incident 223 of 05/02/2025.

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