Police launch investigation following a number of attempted burglaries in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 18th Apr 2024

A group of men tried to break into a number of homes near Sapphire Drive, Milton (SWNS).
A group of men tried to break into a number of homes near Sapphire Drive, Milton (SWNS).

Police say they are investigating following a number of attempted burglaries in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (17 April).

CCTV shows a group of men trying to break into homes near Sapphire Drive, Milton, at around 2.30am.

The men were wearing tracksuits and balaclavas and police think they left the scene in either a white Ford Focus or a white Nissan Qashqai.

A group of men tried to break into homes near Sapphire Drive (Google).

Nothing was reported stolen.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "If you have any information or dashcam footage of the area that could help us with our enquiries, call 101 quoting 372 of 17 April, or message the LiveChat on our website.

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

------------

READ MORE: Plans to partly demolish Newcastle shopping centre set to be approved

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Stoke Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our city.

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter email HERE - just click the 'SIGN UP' button.

Please consider following Stoke Nub News on Facebook or Twitter.

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
stoke vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: stoke jobs

     

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide stoke with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Stoke-on-Trent. Your City. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience