Police are appealing for Wrexham householders to make sure they lock their front and backdoors when they go out, go to bed or occupy some other part of the house such as the living room to watch TV.
There have been ten burglaries in Southsea, Brynteg, Hightown and Whitegate over the last two weeks, where thieves have entered homes though unlocked doors.
Some incidents have occurred while occupants are in bed and others while they have been watching TV in the living room, with entry gained though unlocked kitchen doors.
Thefts have included laptop computers and handbags. Detective Sergeant Roz Miorgan of the burglary unit said: “I would urge residents to be vigilant and not to tempt opportunist thieves by leaving their homes insecure, even when they are at home.
“We have arrested and man and women in connection with offences of this nature, however, further offences are still being reported.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line) 0845 607 1002 (English line) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
If anybody would like advice on security for their property then please contact your local neighbourhood policing team. Contact details for CBM’s and PCSO’s are available via the force website – www.north-wales.police.uk
