BUGLARS have been making the most of the hot weather, sneaking into a number of homes where windows have been left open overnight.
Police in Richmond say a number of properties on the town's Cut Purse estate have been targeted by opportunist thieves, who have climbed inside in the early hours of the morning while the owners have been asleep upstairs.
Cash and personal effects have been taken from handbags and wallets left lying around.
Detectives are urging homeowners to ensure windows are closed before going to bed and not to leave valuables where they are easy to find.
In the meantime, anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Cut Purse area over the past few days can contact the police on (01748) 823055 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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