Police believe that several break-ins over the past few days are linked to the recent spate of burglaries, where 40 homes were entered in the space of a fortnight.

After two burglaries in Peel, where jewellery was taken from houses in Ballatesson Meadow, police are investigating break-ins in Tynwald Road and in Rheast Lane, both in Peel, as well as a house on Lag Birragh in Onchan and, last night, another burglary in Vicarage Park, Braddan.

Inspector Derek Flint said: 'Unfortunately, our concerns of some similarities with the spate of burglaries earlier in the year have proven well founded. We have had some further reports in the past few days that would appear once again to suggest a possible link.

'There is certainly a continued need for heightened vigilance for us all, as we are certainly now content another spike in activity is underway. We are particularly interested in unidentified vehicles or people that you may not recognise. In the meantime, we are working on the new information and intelligence these latest offences have brought to light.'


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