Clothing bank broken into in Thetford

Police are urging communities to be vigilant after a number of charity clothing banks, including one in Thetford, were targeted by criminals.

Officers are investigating three incidents were charity clothing banks were damaged in an attempt to break into them at Tesco in Kilverstone, Thetford, Tesco in Yarmouth Road, Caister, and Morrisons, in Fakenham.

There were also further incidents at Morrisons in Dereham, where banks were broken into but it is unknown whether anything has been stolen.

All the incidents happened between Saturday, January 19 and Monday, February 4.

Sergeant Toby Gosdon said: "We are investigating whether these incidents are linked and I would urge anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in these areas in recent weeks to contact police.

"I would also like to remind people to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour by calling 101 or dial 999 if a crime is in progress.”

Anyone with information should contact Sergeant Toby Gosden at North Walsham Police Station on 101, or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.