Police investigating a high-value burglary at a country home near Oswestry, have appealed for public help in tracing the offenders.
They believe the house in the Pant area may have been under surveillance by the burglars before they broke in between 9.30am and 10.30am Monday (July 25).
A window was forced to gain entry and a large quantity of jewellery and cash were stolen.
Detective Constable Mal Normandin, the investigating officer, said: "It seems likely the property was being watched by the thieves prior to the breakin, waiting for the occupants to leave.
"This is an incident where the general public may well be able to assist the investigation. I am appealing for anyone who spotted anything suspicious in the Pant area last Monday, such as a parked car, to contact me at Oswestry police station on 0300 333 3000."
He is particularly anxious to trace the drivers of two vehicles seen near the property at the time.
"They may not be involved at all but it is important for us to eliminate them from the inquiry and I would ask the drivers to come forward.
"A red Mazda sports type car was seen making off at speed driven by a man and a white van containing two men was also seen close to the entrance of the burgled premises."
DC Normandin added information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Police Measures Help Tackle Oswestry Anti-Social Behaviour Incidents
Oswestry's Local Policing officers had a busy few days helping with measures designed to improve relations with young people and reduce anti-social behaviour.
The Oswestry Town West Local Policing Team was involved with the National Play Day event being staged at Gatacre. They also be attended a similar event in Cae Glas Park.
And on Sunday local officers and community support officers staged a soccer tournament at the Oswestry Boys and Girls Club, Park Hall for boys and girls aged nine to 11.
The activities are part of the West Mercia Police "Respect" initiative being run throughout the school summer holidays. It promotes a range of measures the police and its partners have set up to reduce anti-social behaviour. Working with young people in the community has significantly reduced such behaviour in many parts of Shropshire.
The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the impact anti-social behaviour can have on others and encourages respect and tolerance.
One of the organisers, Community Support Officer Hannah Bishop, said the all-day tournament were held to provide positive entertainment for boys and girls during their summer holidays.
"It's part of our diversion approach to young people where we work with our partner agencies to provide things for them to do. This approach has been highly successful in the Oswestry area and others parts of Shropshire in significantly reducing anti-social behaviour.
"It is also an effective way for the police to build bridges with young people and brings benefits for the whole community."
For further information about the events - which has received fund-aid from the West Mercia Police Authority - CSO Bishop can be contacted at Oswestry police station on 0300 333 3000.
The Oswestry Town West Local Policing Team was involved with the National Play Day event being staged at Gatacre. They also be attended a similar event in Cae Glas Park.
And on Sunday local officers and community support officers staged a soccer tournament at the Oswestry Boys and Girls Club, Park Hall for boys and girls aged nine to 11.
The activities are part of the West Mercia Police "Respect" initiative being run throughout the school summer holidays. It promotes a range of measures the police and its partners have set up to reduce anti-social behaviour. Working with young people in the community has significantly reduced such behaviour in many parts of Shropshire.
The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the impact anti-social behaviour can have on others and encourages respect and tolerance.
One of the organisers, Community Support Officer Hannah Bishop, said the all-day tournament were held to provide positive entertainment for boys and girls during their summer holidays.
"It's part of our diversion approach to young people where we work with our partner agencies to provide things for them to do. This approach has been highly successful in the Oswestry area and others parts of Shropshire in significantly reducing anti-social behaviour.
"It is also an effective way for the police to build bridges with young people and brings benefits for the whole community."
For further information about the events - which has received fund-aid from the West Mercia Police Authority - CSO Bishop can be contacted at Oswestry police station on 0300 333 3000.
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