NHM Update – 21/02/2025

Incident Number: 22/15679/25 / 00056_I_21022025

On 21st February between 02:30am  – 03:00am. A burglary has taken place at The Craft,  Sutton St Nicholas. It is believed the offenders were targeting a vehicle parked on the driveway but were unable to locate the keys. In the process, they took several items, including a bag they likely thought contained the keys. This bag was later found abandoned in Sutton St Nicholas.

While inside the property, the offenders disconnected the WiFi, likely in an attempt to disable any CCTV, alarms, or sensors operating on the network.

The occupants were sleeping at the time,  they were awoken & heard  a disturbance at around 2:30 AM but initially didn’t investigate. At 3:00 AM, they went downstairs and discovered that a kitchen window had been opened. After checking the house, the following items were confirmed stolen:

It is believed that two suspects entered the property through the kitchen window and then unlocked the back door to make their escape.

Anyone with information is encouraged to get in touch.

Advice & How to Help

If you live in the area and noticed anything suspicious during the early hours of 21st February, or have CCTV, doorbell camera, or dashcam footage, please get in touch via 101 quoting the above incident number. Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

To help prevent similar incidents:
✅ Keep car and house keys out of sight and away from doors/windows
✅ Ensure windows and doors are locked overnight and when leaving home
✅ Consider motion-activated lighting and external cameras

Stay vigilant and report anything suspicious.