Patrols have been increased in the Bakersfield area of Nottingham following a series of suspicious incidents. Nottinghamshire Police are investigating three reports of suspicious behaviour and an attempted burglary that took place on Friday, February 10.
Officers are working to reassure residents in the area after concerns were shared on social media about more serious offences. Chief Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have been made aware of a number of concerns about aggravated burglaries occurring in the Bakersfield area where people have forced their way into homes.
“I’d like to reassure residents that no incidents of this nature have been recorded on our systems as being reported to us over recent days. We are, however, aware of four other incidents on Friday and have increased patrols in the area as a result.
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“If anyone has any concerns I’d urge them to speak to an officer. We also want to hear from anyone with information, CCTV or dash-cam footage which could help with our inquiries into these incidents.”
Officers are investigating a burglary in Dovedale Road, where a lock was reportedly cut to allow an offender to access a rear garden but no items were stolen. Nottinghamshire Police is also carrying out inquiries after it was reported up to four men and a woman were acting suspiciously on Ferndale Road.
It is alleged that the group were knocking on doors to ask for money at around 9.15pm. Reports were also received about a woman knocking on doors in Langdale Road and a gate being kicked open in Ipswich Circus.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 799 of 10 February 2023. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.
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