17-02-2025
Burglars flood home and make off with Audi RS 5
AN AUDI has been stolen and a Herefordshire home flooded in an early-hours burglary.
The car, an Audi RS 5, disappeared from a driveway in the Redstone area of Burghill on February 13, said police community support officer Adam Westlake.
The home was empty at the time of the offence, and it is believed it was specifically targeted for the vehicle, the PCSO said.
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It is believed that the burglary took place at around 4am, with the crime later discovered by a neighbour.
It was found that the offenders had entered the home's driveway and used a tool to snap the lock on the rear UPVC door, gaining access to the property's utility room.
"Inside, they deliberately damaged the toilet plumbing, causing flooding in the ground-floor bathroom next to the point of entry," PCSO Westlake said.
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"The offenders then conducted a search of the lower floor, located the car keys, and stole the Audi RS 5."
Police are warning locals to consider upgrading locks, keep car keys out of sight, using additional deadbolts or sash jammers on rear doors, and installing motion-sensor lighting, as well as setting up timed lights, installing CCTV, and fitting alarms.
"If you have any information or CCTV footage that may assist in the investigation, or have any further information in relation to this, please contact West Mercia Police quoting incident number 00150_I_13022025," PCSO Westlake said.
