Two burglaries were reported on Thursday, March 21, one in Whitworth Crescent and another nearby in Athelstan Road, while four others were reported in the area earlier in the week. {!jomcomment}

 
In addition, Bitterne Police also tweeted on March 20 that there had been burglaries this week at Oaktree Road, Manor Farm Road, Midanbury Lane and Woodland Close.

The Whitworth Crescent burglary took place between 1.30 and 3.30pm. Electrical items and jewellery were taken.

And jewellery and cash are believed to have been taken at around 3.45pm at an Athelstan Road property. A member of the public reported seeing four men trying to get into the garden of a house. Police say they were swiftly on the scene, and found four men who ran off in different directions. Two men, aged 31 and 21, were arrested, but police are still hunting for the others.

• The police can be contacted by phoning 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.