PETROL gardening tools have been stolen from a garden in Malvern.

A rear garden on Belle View Terrace was broken into and the tools were stolen between Wednesday, August 16 and Saturday, August 19. 

West Mercia Police are now asking residents to be extra vigilant and to ensure that all sheds and outbuildings are kept locked and alarmed.

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Police are also asking for anyone who may have information relating to the thefts to come forward.

To report a crime, you can call 101 or use the online 'Tell Us About' form on the West Mercia Police website at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.