Concerns are rising following a spate of burglaries that all happened yesterday in and around the Stroud area.

Police are appealing for help and information from residents following reports of residential burglaries in Bisley, Eastcombe and Bussage throughout Saturday.

These burglaries are suspected to have been committed between 1130am and 8pm yesterday

Officers are currently investigating burglaries of one home in each of Windyridge, Bussage, Farmcote Close in Eastcombe and Geralds Way in Bussage.

In each case the offender(s) has smashed a rear door to gain entry. In two cases these were glazed patio doors and would have made a considerable noise.

Officers remain at the addresses to gather evidence and assist the homeowners.

Scenes of crime officers will also be attending.

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "We ask that local people think about who they have seen in the area today, either people on foot or with vehicles, and report anything suspicious to us." Please consider using the link below and quote incident number 376 of today's date.

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/