Raiders hit nine Wolverhampton homes in spree

Nine homes were burgled in one area of Wolverhampton during a 24-hour crime spree, police revealed today.

The burglaries all happened in the Penn area at properties in Goldthorn Crescent, Goldthorn Avenue, Westbourne Road, Alexandra Road and Belmont Road.

Four happened during the day on Thursday and five overnight into yesterday.

In all the cases the thieves broke in through porches or windows.

At one property in Belmont Road a camera, iPod and laptop were stolen while at another address in the same street credit cards were taken.

Thieves struck at four addresses in Alexandra Road taking a purse and bag and more credit cards.

Sergeant Ron Price from West Midlands Police said: "Penn is obviously a target.

"I would be keen to hear if anyone has had any callers lately offering services such as window cleaning or driveway repairs." Patrols have been increased.