Boilers and ovens stolen from new housing estate

Police say thieves broke in on two separate occasions

Fridge freezers, ovens and 22 boilers have been stolen from a new housing estate.

Gloucestershire Police said the housing development on Winnycroft Lane, in Matson, was targeted by thieves on the evening of December 4, the morning of December 5 and then again on December 16.

Gloucestershire Police said: "Officers have conducted forensic and CCTV enquiries in the area and believe three people were involved in the burglaries.

"Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or who has been offered boilers or kitchen appliances for sale is asked to make contact with police."

As well as the boilers, thieves also stole two fridge freezers, two ovens, two hobs, two dishwashers and two washing machines.

Nobody currently lives at the 85-home housing development four miles outside Gloucester.

The first residents are expected to move in 2025.