POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a spate of burglaries in Tavistock last week.

Two businesses on Westbridge Industrial Estate, Pixon Lane, were broken into between 8pm on June 19 and 8pm on June 20. Tools were taken from both premises.

One vehicle was stolen from one of the business but was recovered close by.

Police from Tavistock Police Station believe these incidents are linked.

If anyone has information, contact the police on 101 quoting crime reference numbers CR/054185/18 and CR/054392/18.

• AN attempt was made to break into Lawsons on Parkwood Road, Tavistock on the morning of Wednesday, June 20. The door to the business was forced open but no damage was done. CR/054137/18.

• POWER tools and batteries were stolen from a workshop at a property in Whitchurch between 10.30pm on June 21 and 5am on June 22. Entry was gained to the workshop after the padlock was cut. CR/054941/18.