Police are linking three home break-ins in Broughton Astley

One of the incidents took place when thieves broke into a house in Broctone Close, Broughton Astley between 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Tuesday, October 7.

They entered the house through the back of the property but the burglars were disturbed by a burglar alarm, causing them to leave without taking anything.

The second incident took place between 2.30pm and 3pm on the same day, when burglars broke into the rear of a home in Popple Close, Broughton Astley.

Police said the burglars stole a large number of watches, gold bracelets, chains, earrings and rings.

The third took place between 9.40am and 5.35pm the day after – Wednesday, October 8 .

Burglars broke into the rear of a house on Richardson Close, Broughton Astley, and stole a several items of jewellery.

They included a woman’s’ platinum wedding ring with nine diamonds set in three clusters of three, a platinum engagement ring with three diamonds, a platinum half eternity diamond ring, a gold charm bracelet, gold diamond stud earrings and an iPad.

Det Con 4433 Melanie Fisher, who is investigating the incidents, said: “We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any of the incidents or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at these times.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who may have any information about the stolen items or is offered any of items matching their description for sale in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for the officer and when prompted key in the officer’s ID 4433.

Police went on to say that these incidents illustrate how home security measures are the best way of reducing the chance of being burgled.

They issued the following advice.

When going out, even briefly, make sure you lock your doors and close your windows.

Window locks are relatively inexpensive and can serve as a deterrent – burglars are less likely to break in if they have to smash a window.

Hiding spare keys outside your home is an open invitation to thieves.

Avoid leaving keys in an obvious place near doors or windows.

Visible burglar alarms and security lighting are good deterrents.

Most burglars only tackle empty homes. If you are out of the house all day or if you are going away, try to make it look like someone is in.