Appeal to track down burglars after homes are targeted by thieves
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The first burglary happened at 7.30am on Sunday, November 5, in Wilfred Street in Pallion.
A man was seen in the rear yard of an address.
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He was disturbed by a neighbour and made off.
The offender is described as early twenties, skinny build, dark hair and unshaved with stubble. He was wearing a long sleeved grey hooded top and light blue faded jeans.
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Hide AdThe second burglary happened on Thursday, November 9, at around 11.30am in Cresswell Court in Ashbrooke.
Among items stolen in the burglary were a TW Steele watch with a brown strap and white face, a silver D&G watch and a black flatscreen TV.
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Officers are carrying out enquiries into both burglaries – that are not believed to be linked and are being treated as separate incidents – and are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference OIC962 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.