Cops appeal for info on spate of Lanarkshire break-ins

Nov 5 2009 by Charlie McGarry, Hamilton Advertiser

POLICE are this week appealing for witnesses after a spate of break-ins to homes in Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall.

Officers are probing at least eight thefts from houses across the area over the weekend. These include:

Between 8.20am on October 29 and 6.45am the following day, thieves made off with jewellery, two digital cameras and a HP laptop after breaking into a property in Cheviot Road, Hamilton.

Between 5.50am and 6.30am on October 30, a householder disturbed a female would-be thief at a property in Larkhall’s Roselea Street.

At 8pm on October 30 a raider stole a Intel laptop and various other items from a home in Don Court, Hamilton.

About 4.10am on Ocotber 31, a prowler forced open a shed door in Larkhall’s Wallace Drive.

Between 11pm on October 30 and 7.30am the following day, thieves made off with a BMX bike and fishing equipment from a garden shed in Hamilton’s Mill Road.

On October 31 between 11am and 1.50pm thieves made off with a DVD recorder from a property in Blantyre’s Coatshill Avenue.

Between noon on October 29 and 9am on November 1 raiders stole golf clubs, a wheelbarrow and a lawnmower from a garage in Hamilton’s Comely Bank.

On November 1 thieves made off with a Compaq laptop and various items of jewellery after they broke into a property in the Strutherhill area of Larkhall.

Inspector Fraser Lamb, Community Police Inspector for Hamilton said: “We would like to remind all householders to remain vigilant with their property, particularly since the nights and days are darker.

“Often, would-be thieves take advantage of this time of year to target homes and garages.

“Householders should take the necessary steps to protect their property.

“Securing your home should be high on the priority list and you should remember to lock doors and windows when leaving the house or retiring for the evening.

“Also, you may wish to consider buying timer switches that turn your lights on even when you are away from home. These can be bought from many DIY stores or supermarkets.”

Anyone with any information on the above incidents should contact Hamilton Police Office on 01698 483300, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.