A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of 'multiple burglaries' after the public responded to calls to keep a close lookout. 

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Wickhamford and Broadway. 

DI Dave Knight of South Worcestershire Proactive CID said: "Following reports from members of the public on Wednesday officers on patrol responded to their concerns and a Honeybourne male aged 20 was arrested in the area of Childswickham on suspicion of committing multiple burglary offences.

"He remains in Worcester Custody where he is being processed by the South Worcestershire Burglary Team."

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The arrest came after officers warned homeowners to be "vigilant".

Evesham police asked residents to protect their property by checking their home security.

PC Matt Beards said: "We are urging people to be particularly vigilant to home security following reports of a number of burglaries in the Broadway and Wickhamford areas.

"If you have information about a crime or anyone you suspect may be involved in criminality, then please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website.

"If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.

"It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime."