Bag of coins left at the scene of a burglary. Are they yours?

A burglary occurred at an address in St Catherine's Rd, Littlehampton during Wednesday 6th January. Entry was gained to the address via an insecure rear door. Once inside the premises, the burglar searched a number of rooms and stole £220 in cash, a black purse and a Natwest cheque book and card. The householder did find a small cloth drawstring bag which contained a number of old coins which had not come from the property.


Sgt Peter Allan of Littlehampton Police said, "Sadly this latest burglary is another reminder that the offender is able to gain access via insecure doors. I would like to remind people that doors should be locked at all times, even if you are at home. I would also ask anyone who owns a cloth drawstring bag of old coins to check that they are still where they were last seen. Due to the nature of some of the items stolen in previous offences, it has been some time before the owners realised their loss.

" If anyone has any information in relation to this burglary please contact DC Jamie Carruthers of Littlehampton CID, or calls can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."