Man arrested after Mansfield car key burglary

Mansfield Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested a suspect after a home was burgled on Main Road, Kings Clipstone.

An offender is reported to have entered the property in Mansfield and took the home owners’ car keys before stealing their vehicle.

The victims were in the living room while their wallet, which contained their bank cards, were also stolen as part of the car key burglary, which is believed to have happened overnight.

A 31-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of burglary and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Stuart Temple said: “Nottinghamshire Police take reports such as this very seriously and will always proactively and thoroughly investigate reported incidents and work hard to make arrests.

“I would like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public to be vigilant. Burglary is usually an opportunist offence with burglars looking for the easiest way of getting into your home without being seen or disturbed.

“Many burglaries happen because a door has been left unlocked or window has been left open, which is really an open invitation for burglars.

"We can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure your front and back doors are locked and your windows are closed and locked, even when you’re in the house.”

For more information on how to protect your home, read this advice published by Nottinghamshire Police.

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