Police are investigating after reports of “someone trying door handles” in an area of Scunthorpe.
Following enquiries made into the incidents, a 17-year-old was arrested and later released on bail. It comes after a “be vigilant” alert was issued by police, following burglaries at two addresses in the same area.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We received reports of someone trying door handles on Mendip Road in Scunthorpe last week (Wednesday, April 17).
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“Following lines of enquiries, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of 12 counts of burglary. He has since been released on bail with conditions.
“Anyone with information or footage that may assist with our enquiries can contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 24*52545. Alternatively you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
A Brumby community policing burglary alert was put out on social media last week that said: “There has been two reports of dwelling burglaries in the Mendip Road area of Scunthorpe which have taken place overnight. Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious on 101 and if it’s a crime in progress call 999. Keep windows and doors locked.”
One local resident said they had shared footage with police that they captured late at night of a person in a ski mask, trying their front door, as well as car doors, and looking through car windows. The person could also be seen crouching behind a hedge.
The resident said: “I had nothing stolen, but just make sure people lock everything. A car was stolen and there was a break-in down the road.”
The resident added it was “unreal” how the person was walking along the road in a balaclava. They said: “It’s not nice for the people who have been left feeling violated and maybe they don’t feel safe in their own home.”
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