Lost Dogs and Artifice Burglaries

Lost Dogs

A couple from the Links Estate are looking for their two dogs which escaped from their garden in Leamington Avenue yesterday afternoon.

The two dogs are a Siberian Husky and a black and white Cocker Spaniel. Both are micro-chipped.  If you hear or see anything please email us at leracontact@gmail.com.

Artifice Burglaries


There have been four possibly linked burglaries in the Borough using the Water Board method of entry. A male asks to enter your house as there is a water leak down the road. He states that he has to turn your taps on. Whilst the (elderly) victim is distracted another suspect comes in and burgles your property. The suspects are white males, one aged 40-50 approximately 5'10, the other around 30 years, approximately 5'08, both wearing high visibility jackets.

Please be vigilant, spread the word where possible amongst your family, friends and neighbours. Please report any suspicious activity on the 101 number and 999 if burglary is being committed.


This may be completely unrelated but there have been a group of three men ringing on doorbells asking to talk about security and asking whether you have a burglar alarm.  They said they were from ADT but we don't know whether this was genuine or not.  You should not enter into discussion with them at all.  Just to let people know and beware.