Dear Resident,

We are investigating a report of a car key theft that occurred on Charlton Rise, Ludlow.

At around 04:30hrs on 28/11/24, persons unknown gained entry to a property and retrieved keys for an Audi RS5 which was taken as well as some cash which was located in a purse inside the address. 

We are glad to report that the vehicle which was taken, was later located and recovered and will be used to assist with our investigations into the incident. 

We are asking members of the public who live in the vicinity of Charlton Rise and the surrounding area to please review any CCTV or doorbell camera footage that they might have to help us identify any suspicious persons or vehicles around the time and date stated above. 
Please can any suspicious activity be reported to Ludlow SNT on ludlow.snt@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident reference 00060_I_28112024.

The information we receive from the public is essential in bringing criminals to justice. 

Please see the below for more information relating to car key burglaries:

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. 

Kind regards,

PCSO Francis 40287