RUGBY: Robbers wake up residents at gunpoint in two raids

Robbers wake up residents at gunpoint in two raids

ROBBERS burst into two homes in the early hours of this morning (Friday) and threatened the occupants with guns.

Police are investigating whether two burglaries that occurred within minutes of each other in Binley Woods may be linked.

In the first incident, three men broke into a flat in Arden Court, Court Leet, and pointed what was believed to be a handgun at the occupants.

They stole £50 and a mobile phone.

A police spokesperson said: "It's believed the males arrived in a stolen red Ford Escort Saloon and this was later discovered abandoned in the middle of Woodlands Road with the lights on and wipers going.

"This vehicle was stolen sometime between 2pm and 8.10pm on Thursday, October 11 from Squires Road in Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby.

"The three males are described as Asian males wearing hoodies, scarves and gloves. One of the males is described as being around 18 years old, clean shaven, slim build and approximately 5'8" tall. The other two are described as slim and wearing dark clothes."

About the same time, burglars broke into a house in Saxon Close.

A police spokesperson said: "After searching the property the burglars stole the keys to a blue BMW 325D M SPORT saloon registration number FR03 WEN from an upstairs bedroom where the occupants were sleeping.

"The offenders are believed to have jumped over a locked garden gate before using the keys to steal the BMW from the driveway. As they drove off they collided with an unattended stationery vehicle knocking the wing mirror off it.

"The occupants discovered the burglary shortly after it occurred."

Police were called at 3.37am and alerted patrols cars to search the area.

Extensive police enquiries are being made into both incidents and any witnesses are please asked to contact DC 108 Vinod Dhokia in Rugby CID on 01788 541111 ext 3771 or voicemail 10108. You can also provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11

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