Cars being targeted at night in Swindon area

Ben Gardner

26 June 2024 at 9:20 am·1-min read

A spate of car break-ins happened in an area of Swindon <i>(Image: Getty)</i> — A spate of car break-ins happened in an area of Swindon *(Image: Getty)*

Police are investigating a series of car break-ins in an area of Swindon.

The crimes happened on the night of Saturday, June 22, in Cowleaze and Purton.

They appealed for any victims who have not yet come forward to do so, as well as witnesses and those with CCTV

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a series of car breaks that occurred in the Cowleaze Purton area on Saturday night.

“If you were a victim and yet to tell us please complete an online report via Wiltshire police website.

“If you have any CCTV in relation to this can you email the footage to Beth.butwell@wiltshire.police.uk

“Many thanks, RWB Neighbourhood team.”

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