Four Cambs Post Office branches targeted by thieves over bank holiday weekend

There have been multiple burglaries and attempted break-ins at post offices across South Cambridgeshire

A series of post office break-ins have taken place across South Cambridgeshire over the bank holiday weekend. Cambridgeshire Police are now asking for anyone with information concerning any of the burglaries or attempted break-ins to come forward.

Thieves took cash from the Linton Post Office on the High Street on Friday, May 1, at around 3.50am. Cash was also stolen from Burwell Post Office, in The Causeway, on Saturday, May 2, at around 3.25am.

Tobacco was stolen from Barton Post Office, in Comberton Road, on Sunday, May 3, at around 5.45am. An attempted break-in was reported at Stow-cum-Quy Post Office in Albert Road, on Thursday, April 30, at around 3.05am.

Cambridgeshire Police are carrying out enquiries into the incidents including looking at CCTV, forensic opportunities, and increasing patrols. The police are asking for anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour around the stores and any vehicles driving or parked nearby at unusual times to come forward.

Anyone with information should report it online on the Cambridgeshire Police website or call 101, quoting the relevant reference number: Stow-cum-Quy 35/32266/26, Burwell 35/32694/26, Barton 35/32873/26, Linton 35/32361/26.

You can also report anything anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111.

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Lockwood, from the Southern Acquisitive Crime Team, said: “We recognise how upsetting and disruptive these incidents are for the post office owners, staff and the wider community who rely on these vital local services. We want to reassure people that we are taking these offences seriously and are actively working to identify those responsible.

“We’re asking anyone who noticed anything unusual over the bank holiday weekend to please get in touch. Information from the public can be crucial in helping us progress our enquiries.”

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