burglary Archives - Bradley Stoke Journal

Photo of police cordon tape at an incident scene.

Thursday 15th October 2020 SH (Editor)

Man remanded in custody following Stanley Mead burglary

An 18-year-old man from Bristol has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with aggravated burglary following a break-in at a property in Stanley Mead, Bradley Stoke on Sunday 11th October.

Friday 15th November 2019 SH (Editor)

Police issue warning following spate of patio door break-ins

Police are warning residents in Bradley Stoke and Patchway to report any individuals acting suspiciously and ensure their doors and property boundaries are secure, following a number of recent burglaries across these areas. A total of eight break-ins in properties across Bradley Stoke and Patchway have occurred between Wednesday 30th October and Friday 8th November. All of the incidents have

Thursday 1st November 2018 SH (Editor)

Police appeal after stolen BMW found abandoned in Bradley Stoke

Police are appealing for information after a BMW car stolen in a residential burglary in Alveston was found abandoned in Bradley Stoke. Thieves broke into a house between 5pm and 9.15pm on Friday 26th October, smashing the back door. They stole car keys, two Samsung televisions and jewellery including a gold necklace with an ‘S’ pendant, two Pandora bracelets, a

Friday 8th June 2018 SH (Editor)

Car and keys taken in burglaries at two homes in Bradley Stoke

Police are investigating after two burglaries were reported in Bradley Stoke this morning, Friday 8th June. Officers were called just after 9.30am by a householder who disturbed two people after the dog started barking. It’s believed the intruders gained access to the house off Hawkins Crescent through the ‘dog flap’. They made off immediately on realising someone was at home,

Monday 16th April 2018 SH (Editor)

Witness appeal following Ellicks Close burglary

Avon and Somerset police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Bradley Stoke last Tuesday (10th April). The burglary, at a property in Ellicks Close, is believed to have taken place sometime between 12.30pm and 4.30pm. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 5218076321. Sources close to the burglary

Friday 10th November 2017 SH (Editor)

Preventing a repeat of winter burglary spate

Mindful of the unprecedented number of burglaries (16) which occurred in Bradley Stoke last November, town councillor Tom Aditya has requested that local police step up high-visibility patrols, deploy unmarked cars and ramp up intelligence work to combat organised burglary gangs. In an open letter written jointly with local resident Dr Hemanth Balehithlu, organiser of a public meeting held in

CCTV image of two men whom police are keen to trace.

Thursday 5th October 2017 SH (Editor)

Bradley Stoke home targeted in series of gold burglaries on same day

Police are appealing for information after items of gold jewellery were stolen during break-ins at homes in Bradley Stoke, Filton and Shirehampton on Monday 2nd October. A fourth break-in, also on Monday, at a property in Westbury-on-Trym, is also being investigated. The first happened in the Three Brooks Lane area of Bradley Stoke between 8.45am and 12.45pm. The thieves scaled a six-foot garden fence to

Library image of someone climbing over a wall.

Friday 9th June 2017 SH (Editor)

Police warning after four burglaries in one day across the Stokes and Filton

Police are urging residents to be aware after four burglaries were reported in the Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford and Filton areas on the afternoon of Wednesday 7th June. The first happened in the Kings Drive area of Stoke Gifford, between 12.30pm and 1.50pm, when police were called after a postal worker spotted that a window had been smashed. Officers attended and found that

Photo of police inspector, residents and MP.

Friday 14th April 2017 SH (Editor)

MP discusses Bradley Stoke burglaries with police inspector and residents

Local MP Jack Lopresti has met residents and Avon and Somerset Police Inspector Clive Summerill to discuss the high number of burglaries that have taken place in Bradley Stoke and surrounding areas in recent months. The meeting was arranged after concern had been expressed that families who may own gold jewellery are being specifically targeted by organised gangs. According to

Public meeting to discuss burglaries in Bradley Stoke.

Monday 13th February 2017 SH (Editor)

Over 200 attend public meeting with police after surge in burglaries in Bradley Stoke

Well over 200 people attended a public meeting at Holy Trinity Church, Bradley Stoke on Tuesday 24th January to share their concerns over a surge in burglaries in the area, and in particular the proportion of these incidents in which so-called ‘high value gold’ was stolen. The meeting took place just days after properties in Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke;