Avon and Somerset Police are investigating after more than twenty vehicles had their windows smashed and contents stolen across the Bath area in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 4th January.
Twelve were damaged in Weston Road, next to the Approach Golf Course, five in Warminster Road, four in Bathwick Hill and three in Mill Lane. A total of three more vehicles were damaged in Sydney Road, Lansdown Grove and Bathampton Lane.
The value of the items stolen from the vehicles is unknown, but small items are known to have been taken including loose change, sweets, audio cables and a satnav. Others have said nothing was taken, or are not yet sure if anything is missing.
Police officers carried out house-to-house enquiries in the areas affected by the incidents and they would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious around the time of the attacks.
A number of people reported seeing the damaged vehicles while on their way to work, often before the owners were aware, and officers are grateful for their help.
Neighbourhood Inspector Adrian Fallows said: “I would always encourage people to lock their vehicles and set the alarm and immobiliser, especially when leaving it overnight.
“I’d also ask anyone who hears smashing glass and a car alarm sounding to have a look and call us straight away on 101 if property has been damaged or 999 if you see a suspect.
“We did have a number of calls from people on their way to work who had noticed damaged vehicles and taken the time to contact us, and I would like to thank those people.
“Officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the areas affected by these incidents and we’d like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in these streets overnight.”
Anyone with any information that could help the investigation can contact Avon and Somerset Police online via their form at www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 97 of Wednesday 4th January.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers via www.crimestoppers-uk.org, or call 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.