Information sought following burglary in Hemel Hempstead

Police are appealing for witnesses and information as part of ongoing enquiries into a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Hemel Hempstead.

At around 12.10pm on Monday 16 September, jewellery was stolen from a property in Scriveners Close after a glass panel at the rear of the address was smashed to gain entry (crime reference 41/77389/24).

At around 12.23pm on the same day, a garage door handle was tried in Seymour Cresent. No entry was gained (crime reference 41/77242/24).

A few minutes later, police received a call stating that entry had been gained to a rear garden at a second address in Seymour Cresent and that a security camera had been damaged. No entry was gained to the property (crime reference 41/77283/24).

Detective Constable Carina NG, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “At this time, we’re treating the incidents as linked. A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains on bail while our enquiries are continuing.

“As part of these enquiries we’re appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. Did you witness any suspicious activity in these areas around the time stated? Did you capture any CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage? If you have any information at all, please get in contact. Thank you.”

Anyone with information is asked to email Detective Constable Carina NG.

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting the relevant crime reference number above.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.