WITNESS APPEAL AFTER LONG EATON BURGLARY

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a house in Long Eaton on Wednesday evening (3rd June). The incident happened sometime between 8.30pm and 9.15pm at an address in Rydal Avenue. It is understood that the burglar entered the house while the owner was upstairs inside. The back door to the property had been forced open. A wallet was stolen during the incident which contained a bank card and a quantity of cash.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious, or anyone who may have video footage that could assist police with their enquiries – be that dash cam footage or private CCTV footage – is asked to contact them. Please quote reference number 2*282039 and the name of the officer in the case PC Max Malster, in any correspondence. Any video footage should be downloaded to a separate, secure device ready for officers to view.

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·         Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact

·         Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

·         Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.