Witnesses sought following spate of burglaries in Downham Market area

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a number of burglaries in the Downham area on Friday (January, 10).

It comes after a property in Norwich Road, Shouldham, was targeted between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, with a window smashed to gain entry.

Jewellery, a safe containing a watch and an air rifle were stolen.

In a further incident in Southery, jewellery, cash and documents were stolen from a house in Feltwell Road, which was broken into between 9am and 12.30pm after a window was smashed to break in.

Lastly, between 4.30am and 5pm, a property in Station Road in Ten Mile Bank was broken into with cash, 16 bottles of Jack Daniels and a Toshiba laptop was stolen.

The home was broken into after a glass door was smashed.

Officers believe the incidents are linked and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the areas mentioned.

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Claire Twite at King’s Lynn CID on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.