A RUNCORN building site has been burgled.

Tools, wacker plates and other machinery were stolen from a housing development on Ashbury Close, Runcorn, between 3pm on Saturday 10 February and 7.30am on Monday 12 February.

It is one of three building sites burgled across Cheshire in less than four days.

Boilers, thermostats, an oven, a hob and a washing machine were taken from four plots at a housing development on Winnington Lane, Northwich, between 4.30pm on Friday 9 February and 7.30am on Monday 12 February.

Five radiators were stolen from a housing development in Chester Road, Malpas, between 11pm on Thursday 8 February and 7am on Friday 9 February.

Police are urging witnesses and anyone with any other information that may assist with their investigations to come forward.

Detective Inspector Glyn Leech said: “In all three incidents entry was forced and items were stolen from housing developments that are in the process of being built.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the burglaries and I urge anyone who saw anything suspicious at or near the building sites to get in touch.

“With housing developments being targeted, I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to people living in the vicinity of building sites in Cheshire to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report any concerns to the police.

“Burglary is a serious crime and we are determined to do all we can to catch offenders and bring them to justice.”

Anyone with information about the burglaries should call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.