POLICE are encouraging residents to look out for their neighbours after a call from a passer-by led to the arrest of two men on suspicion of burglary in Frampton Cotterell.

Officers were just before 8pm yesterday by a witness who had become suspicious after seeing two men running along the road and hearing a burglar alarm sounding.

The witness was able to describe the suspects’ clothing to officers, and when patrolling officers attended, they were able to search the area, supported by a specialist dog handler.

Two men were arrested in School Road just after 8.30pm, but have since been released without charge.

Officers found a house had been broken into and a watch, wallet, bank cards and cash had been stolen.

Inspector Clive Summerill said: “I’d like to thank the witness for taking the trouble to call us. Their call, as the incident was happening, undoubtedly led to the arrests.

“We know that communities where people look after each other in this way, for example through Neighbourhood Watch, have lower levels of crime.

“This sends a message to criminals that Frampton Cotterell is not an easy target. Our investigation continues and I’d also ask anyone else with information which could help to get in touch.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries are also to call 101 immediately, quoting reference 5216237171 or by reporting online through https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact-us/