Appeal after series of burglaries across Plymouth
Police think they could be linked
Last updated 8th Oct 2026
Police are appealing for information, after a series of burglaries in Plymouth, which officers believe may be linked.
The incidents being investigated occurred on 24 September, with detectives also exploring potential links to four burglaries reported in Barne Barton, on 23 September and a further two burglaries reported in Plymstock and Glenholt, on 5 October.
Officers have received reports of men trying vehicle door handles in the Glenholt area over recent days and there are concerns that parts of the city may have been specifically-targeted.
The burglaries have typically involved offenders entering properties through insecure doors, or windows, before searching for and stealing vehicle keys from within the property.
Extensive house-to-house inquiries have been carried out in the affected areas and local neighbourhood policing teams are conducting additional patrols and reassurance activity.
T/Detective Constable Rapson said: "We are continuing to investigate a number of burglaries across Plymouth and are keeping an open mind, as to whether these incidents are linked.
"Our inquiries have identified a common pattern, whereby offenders are targeting insecure properties, entering homes and stealing vehicle keys, before making off with vehicles, or other property.
"We would urge residents to ensure all doors and windows are locked and secured, particularly overnight and to store vehicle keys away from doors, windows and letterboxes, where possible.
"We are also keen to hear from anyone who has seen suspicious activity in their neighbourhood, particularly during the early hours of the morning.”
Anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam recordings, which may assist inquiries, is asked to contact police via the website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 50260256054.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org