POLICE have issued a warning to residents after a flurry of burglaries from property sheds in areas of the town.

Officers said there has been a spike in break-ins at sheds in the Windle and Haresfinch areas.

Police called on residents to be vigilant and to keep sheds secure and remove any valuable items from them.

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In a statement this morning, Friday, police said: "We have had a spike in shed burglaries in the Windle and Haresfinch areas.

"Please be vigilant, keep all sheds secure and remove any items of value."