Two break-ins, including one burglary, took place in Brockhampton, near Ross-on-Wye yesterday (Thursday, June 2nd), and police have confirmed that they are connected.

In the first incident, a locked outbuilding was entered and tools were stolen. The lock was prised off and the top of the door was kicked in to gain entry into the outbuilding. The tools that were taken include a spirit level, a stone carving, tools and hand tools.

In the second incident, which took place at the neighbouring property, a van was damaged. Crow bar marks were found on the rear doors and a side sliding door was left open, but nothing appears to have been stolen.

Police are investigating, and if you have any information about either one of these burglaries, please report it by calling 101. The reference for the first incident is: 96-S-020616. The second is:?118-S-020616.

Alternatively, if you want to give information but don’t want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form. Crimestoppers are not part of the police, when you contact them you won’t be identified. The only person who knows you have given information is you.