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Date of Incident: Thursday, 17th July 2025
Time Frame: Between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM
Location: Swailbrook Place, Kingham
Between the early hours of 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM on Thursday 17th July, a burglary occurred at a residential property in Swailbrook Place, Kingham. The offenders forced entry via the patio doors at the rear of the property, appearing to target car keys for a vehicle parked on the driveway.
Although no vehicle was stolen during this incident, there is evidence to suggest the suspects may have attempted similar activity in other streets across Kingham during the same time window.
Residents of Kingham—particularly those living near or around Swailbrook Place—are urged to check any CCTV, doorbell (Ring) cameras, or other security footage between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM on the 17th of July. Any suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activity—no matter how minor it may seem—could be relevant to the investigation.
Please report any findings to the police via 101, quoting reference number 43250359790. If a crime is in progress, always call 999 immediately. Crime Prevention AdviceTo help protect your vehicle and improve home security, consider the following: Store keys away from doors and windows – ideally in a signal-blocking (Faraday) pouch.Never leave keys in view, even inside your home.Install a steering wheel lock – a visible deterrent that also delays thieves.If your vehicle supports it, enable motion sensors or tracking apps.Consider fitting a vehicle tracker to help recover your car if stolen. Secure all doors and windows before going to bed – including patio and garage doors.Install or upgrade multi-point locking systems on rear entry points.Fit security lighting and motion sensors to external areas.Install a video doorbell or CCTV system to monitor your property. | 
