Appeal for information about Battle burglaries

The first occurred sometime overnight on Friday, May 15, in Market Road, where a handbag was stolen.

The bag is described as black leather with leather flap and red stitching detailing on the fastening.

A small brown purse containing a small amount of cash and cards was also taken.

The second burglary took place on Saturday, May 16, in Western Avenue, sometime in the afternoon.

A burglar entered the property, searched parts of a room and took a small amount of cash from a handbag.

In both cases access to the properties was gained through insecure doors.

Any witness or anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial 0792 of 15/06 and 0957 of 16/05.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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