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Police investigate aggravated burglary in Atherstone

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Tuesday, 6 October 2020 07:50

Detectives are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in Atherstone on Monday 5th October.

A spokesperson from Warwickshire police said: "the incident occurred at around 1am in Stratton Street when offenders armed with a knife and screwdrivers tried to gain access to a house.

The occupants of the house were threatened with offenders demanding the key to their car.

The offenders failed to gain entry and left empty handed."

Detectives would like to identify a BMW that was in the area at the time and are appealing for anyone in the area with CCTV or dash cam footage to get in touch.

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