HUMBERSIDE police have warned village residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity after a spate house burglaries.
On Wednesday October 10 thieves entered a property on Foston Lane, North Frodingham by smashing a double glazed upvc window with a rock and opening the window from the outside. The french doors leading into the ground floor living room were also smashed to allow access to the house.
The broken windows and doors will cost thousands of pounds to repair and replace.
A gentleman’s wedding ring, two gentleman’s signet rings and a telephone router were stolen from the scene.
It is believed that the thieves also made a failed attempt at entering the property through a ground floor, conservatory window which was attacked with a tool, possible a crowbar or a large screwdriver.
Police are pursuing several lines of enquiry but ask anyone who has any information about this burglary to contact the police on 101 and quote crime reference number 1935135.
During the day on Thursday October 11 a semi-detached house on the A614 in Thornholme was approached while the owner was away.
Thieves entered the house by smashing a small glass panel in the front door.
The house was searched and several items were takren including two sets of diamond earrings, a silver and mother of pearl wristwatch with gemstones on the numerals, an xbox games console, a Nintendo wii games console and an Apple Ipad.
Forensic evidence being investigated and retailers dealing in second hand jewellery have been made aware of the stolen items.
If you have any information about this burglary please contact the police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 1935552.
Overnight on Saturday October 13 a decorative, metal sign was removed from a house on Applegarth Lane in Bainton.
The sign is described as being a circular, black and yellow AA road sign with a winged crest at the top.
Written onto the sign is; “Driffield, Bainton, Market Weighton, London” with their mileages.
Whilst the owner of the property was in bed an unknown offender moved a pile of logs to stand on so that they could reach and remove the sign which was attached to the gable end of an outbuilding which faces the main street.
The sign had been carefully removed so that there was no sign of damage to the outbuilding.
Anybody with any information about this theft is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 1935897.