Residents should be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police, following a report of a burglary at a property on Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge. The incident happened overnight on 2nd/3rd October. The offender/s forced a ground floor window to gain entry but may have been disturbed by the occupant at approx. 3.30am. Crime number: 54415/10.

Also, between 2nd-4th October, offenders forced entry to the compound of business premises on Bingwoods Trading Estate, Whaley Bridge. Once inside, they have stolen a quantity of hollow cut steel. Crime number: 54595/10.

If you have any information about these incidents, please call 0345 123 33 33, quoting the relevant crime number.