News In Brief

Police are appealing for information after a parked car was set alight on Midland Road in Gloucester in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). At approximately 12:50am a white Mercedes E250 was set alight by unknown offenders which resulted in extensive damage. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or anyone with information to help identify who is responsible, to call 101 and quote incident 16 of 20 June. Alternatively you can call independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We're appealing for more information about the theft of motorbike number plates which has taken place in Pitman Road, Cheltenham. The rear number plates of a Kawasaki bike have been stolen three times in the past week and we would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this. The plates were first found to have been stolen last Monday (11 June), last Thursday (14 June) and last Sunday (17 June). If you witnessed this or know who may have taken the number plates please call 101 with incident 64 of 18 June.

Police in Gloucester have recovered items from a property which they believe have been stolen and are trying to identify the owners. Some of the items include coats, watches, phones, sunglasses and jewellery. Please call police on 101 and quote incident 262 of 14 June if any of the property pictured above is yours.

Police are investigating a burglary which happened in Woodford, Berkeley on Wednesday 13 June. Between 7.45am and 4.30pm offenders entered the property in Damery Lane and after an untidy search stole a number of items including jewellery. Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who saw any unusual activity in Damery Lane or is aware of any jewellery being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 366 of 13 June.

We're appealing for witnesses to a criminal damage incident which took place at a supermarket car park in Tewkesbury. At around 3.30pm on Sunday 27 May, the victim's car was parked in the Aldi car park on Gloucester Road. The victim found a note on their car and when they questioned this their Honda was punched by a man who was driving a blue convertible Vauxhall Astra. This caused damage to the rear drivers side of the car. The offender is described as a white man of big build who had a bald head and is thought to be around 45-50 years old. If you witnessed this or have any information please call 101 quoting incident 301 of 27 May.