Police warning after house burgled in Richmond

Police are investigating a house burglary in Richmond

The incident happened at a property in John’s Court.

It is thought to have occurred sometime over the past week.

Following the burglary, police are urging residents to check their home security.

A spokesperson for Richmond neighbourhood policing team said: “If you have older style door locks it would be a good idea to have them surveyed to ensure they are up to modern security standards.”

In a separate incident, a van was stolen from the Barton area this week.

The white Citroen Luton van, registration MW16 RYK, was taken between 9pm on Sunday and 9.45am on Monday.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting the reference 12230045361.