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14:19 08/01/2020
Since late November last year, Cleveland Police have received thirteen reports of burglaries at properties where jewellery has been targeted.
In the wake of these incidents, crime prevention officers are again repeating their advice to members of the public to remain vigilant.
Three of the incidents took place in Stockton, eight in Middlesbrough and two in the Redcar and Cleveland area.
No arrests have been made at this time, however, enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible.
Officers made an earlier appeal after three incidents in three days on Spenborough Road in Elm Tree in Stockton on Tuesday 26th November, Virginia Gardens in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 27th November and Chalford Oaks in Middlesbrough on Thursday 28th November.
Thousands of pounds worth of family jewellery was stolen in the burglaries, and Cleveland Police crime prevention team are advising people on how to keep their jewellery safe, by issuing advice including:
Anyone who may have information regarding the incidents is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.