Warning to residents after series of attempted break-ins

Residents are being urged to ensure their windows and doors are locked and secure after a series of attempted break-ins over the weekend.

Police have received reports of three separate incidents in the Colwyn Road, Bright Street and Peel Street areas of town.

A thief attempted to gain entry to a house in Peel Street by trying a door handle at around around 4:45am and a house in nearby Bright Street around 5:10am today.

Nothing was stolen, but pots were damaged in one backyard.

Sgt Steve Arnold said: “We’re asking residents to ensure that their windows and doors are locked and secure – and that valuables are hidden away out of sight.

“There is an ongoing investigation into these incidents and we would ask residents to contact us with any further information.”

Residents are reminded to lock windows and doors before going to bed. A thief attempted to gain entry to a house in Peel Street #Wrexham around 4.45. am and a house in nearby Bright Street around 5.10. am today. Nothing was stolen, but pots were damaged in one backyard.

— HGC Trêf Wrecsam / NWP Wrexham Town (@NWPWrexhamTown) August 12, 2019