Appeal following theft of Christmas decorations in Cheltenham

Police in Cheltenham are appealing for information following the theft of Christmas decorations at the end of last month.

In one incident it was reported that sevens inflatables and four lasers had been stolen from the garden of a property on Brook Road in the Moors between 1am and 6.30am on Friday 25 November).

The inflatables were in the shape of reindeers, a gingerbread man, Santa with his sleigh and a present arch. They were being used as part of a display along with the lasers.

In another incident it was reported that two light up reindeer decorations had been stolen from the flat roof of a property on Oldfield Crescent in St Marks between 9pm and 10.40pm on Wednesday 24 November.

CCTV footage from the area showed two unknown men arrive in a transit van before cutting wires to the decorations and stealing them.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, including reviewing CCTV footage and house to house enquiries, and anyone who has information on either of the incidents or footage they feel may be relevant is asked to get in contact.

Information can be submitted by completing this online form and referencing the relevant incident number: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Incident 288 of 25 November: Oldfield Crescent in St Marks

Incident 56 of 26 November: Brook Road in the Moors

Alternatively you can call police on 101, speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org.