Police urge residents to be vigilant following spate of burglaries

Glamorgan Star news 11/08/2022

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Police have released this imafe of Craig Dean who they want to speak to in relation to suspected burglaries. Photo: SWP.

Police urge residents to be vigilant following spate of burglaries:

South Wales Police (SWP) are appealing for information concerning a man they want to speak to following nine suspected burglaries in the Cardiff area.

Residents in the Llanederyn, Pentwyn and St Mellons areas are also being urged to be extra vigilant following the incidents with SWP releasing details of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the burglaries.

Since 26th July, there have been a high number of burglaries in streets including Bryncyn, Waun Fach and Heol Bennett.

A spokesperson for SWP said: “Generally, the suspect has been targeting homes where doors and windows have been left unlocked during the early hours of the morning.

“Small items are being stolen such as handbags, cash, car keys and jewellery.

“Anyone who finds discarded items such as handbags or purses is asked to please contact police.”

Detective Inspector Tim Jones said: “Being a victim of burglary is a traumatic experience and we are working hard to put a stop to this recent rise in burglaries in the east of the city.

“Extensive enquiries are on-going by detectives and extra officers in uniform and plain clothes are patrolling the key areas.

“We would ask residents to ensure doors and windows are secure at night and when leaving home.

“We would ask people to be vigilant of anyone seen hanging around during the early hours of the morning.

“If anyone is seen acting suspiciously please call police immediately.”

Police have released details of the man they wish to speak to in connection with the burglaries. Craig Dean, 46, from Pentwyn, is wanted on suspicion of burglary.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts, or Craig Dean himself, is urged to contact SWP, using any of the methods below, quoting ref: **249496.