Police warn of car key theft risk after home photographed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

An unknown person photographed a Worcestershire home before leaving, prompting police to warn of car key burglaries in the area.

An unknown individual came through a hedge line onto a property on Elgar Way in Lower Broadheath and photographed the house before leaving the area at around 10.45pm on Wednesday 21 October. Police said the reasons for the behaviour are unknown, but the incident occurred amid a series of car key burglaries across Worcestershire.

Car key burglary involves breaking into a home specifically to steal car keys and subsequently the vehicle. Offenders often target properties based on the value and desirability of the cars parked there. West Mercia Police urged residents to remain vigilant and to keep vehicle keys out of sight.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the Elgar Way area around the time of the incident, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. Residents have also been advised to consider locking vehicles in a garage if possible and to use high-quality alarms and immobilisers.

How it is being reported

• Car key theft warning after stranger photographs home in villagePolice have warned Worcestershire residents after a suspicious incident where an unknown person photographed a home in Lower BroadheathWorcester News · 25 Oct, 09:38
• Car key theft warning after stranger photographs home in villagePolice have warned Worcestershire residents after a suspicious incident where an unknown person photographed a home in Lower BroadheathMalvern Gazette · 25 Oct, 09:38

In this story: West Mercia Police · Worcestershire · Lower Broadheath · Elgar Way

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