CREDITON Neighbourhood Police Team have received reports that a number of sheds and garages have been broken into during the last few days in the Crediton and Sandford areas.

Gardening equipment has been stolen and damage has been caused to locks and doors.

Advice to residents is to please ensure that all belongings are stored securely and any suspicious activity should be reported to Police by calling 101.

Crediton Neighbourhood Team have a limited supply of alarmed padlocks which are priced at £7 each. Anyone interested in purchasing one should please email: [email protected] .