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Bristol Post
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Estel Farell Roig

Burglars climb up Bristol balcony to break into flat

Burglars climbed up a balcony to break into a Bristol flat.

The thieves then stole cash in sterling and Hong Kong dollars, as well as a Superdry wallet and a Louis Vuitton purse.

Police are now investigating the burglary, which happened in Westbury-on-Trym on Monday, December 14.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re seeking witnesses and information after thieves broke into a flat in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, and stole cash in sterling and Hong Kong dollars.

"The burglars forced entry after climbing up to a balcony of the first-floor property in Maskelyne Avenue at about 5.15pm on Monday.

"They took a Superdry wallet and a Louis Vuitton purse containing the cash and left through the front door.

"The householder had left the property at about 4.15pm and returned at about 5.20pm to find the balcony door smashed."

The police statement said the suspects were believed to be two men.

"Both were wearing face masks, green coats and dark-coloured trousers or jogging bottoms. One also wore a grey beanie while the other had a navy and white bobble hat," it said.

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"Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the Maskelyne Road area on Monday afternoon? Do you have any dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage which could help?"

Police are asking people with any information to call 101 and to give the call handler the reference number 5220280299.

The force reminded witnesses to pass on vehicle details and descriptions.

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