Police investigating several car break-ins have thanked members of the public for their help.

But they have also issued an urgent plea for footage.

The break-ins occurred overnight on October 21 in Royal Wootton Bassett and officers have arrested several suspects, who are being held in custody.

Despite working with the public and the town council to apprehend the suspects, they are appealing for anyone with footage of the offences to contact them.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “Yesterday we informed the local community that we were investigating a number of car breaks that occurred overnight on October 21.

“I am pleased to report that yesterday evening thanks to some excellent work by the local priority tasking team (LPTT) the suspects have been located and arrested and are currently in custody.

“I am grateful to those that have come forward with footage already including members of the public and the town council.

“However, I would like to again make a further plea to the community that if you have footage of the car breaks from Sunday night into Monday morning that you contact the Royal Wootton Bassett neighbourhood team.

“Either on email - RoyalWoottonBassettAreaNPT@wiltshire.police.uk, via 101 or the Wiltshire police website.

“This latest incident demonstrates excellent working between your neighbourhood team, LPTT, the council and you, our local community.

“Together we can work to make Royal Wootton Bassett and surrounding area safe and combat crime in our communities.”

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