A SPATE of burglaries has happened across Evesham, say police.

Officers have warned homeowners to be "vigilant".

Evesham police are asking residents to protect their property by checking their home security.

PC Matt Beards said: "We are urging people to be particularly vigilant to home security following reports of a number of burglaries in the Broadway and Wickhamford areas.

"If you have information about a crime or anyone you suspect may be involved in criminality, then please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website.

"If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.

"It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime."