CREDITON Police have issued an awareness alert following two burglaries at Newton St Cyres between Crediton and Exeter.

The burglaries occurred in the Sand Down Lane area of Newton St Cyres in which offenders entered the properties and stole personal belongings, money and items of high sentimental value.

Crediton PCSO Lisa McMillan said that the burglaries were believed to have happened between January 16 and 18.

She reminded residents to ensure that their property is secure and all windows and doors are locked.

She added that crime prevention advice can be found on the Devon and Cornwall Police website: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk .

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by email at: [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting crime reference CR/005409/20 or CR/005028/20.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org .