Police are appealing for information regarding a series of residential burglaries in Warminster over the past few weeks, which officers believe are linked.

There have been six reports of residential burglaries in recent weeks and the suspect is believed to be a white man described as 5ft 9ins in height and of thin build. He has brown, receding hair and bad teeth.

DC Nick Holt said: ‘This man is causing residents a great deal of distress not to mention financial inconvenience and we need to identify him.

“If someone calls at your home and doesn’t have a good reason to do so or a pre booked appointment please call us.

“If you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area please call 101 so we can put a stop to these offences and prevent anyone else becoming a victim.”

Crime Prevention messages: By adhering to the following advice, you can reduce your chances of becoming a victim of burglary or bogus callers:

• Always keep your door shut and locked.

• If someone comes to your door and you aren’t expecting a caller it is important that you check who it is by using a spy-hole or look through a window. Do not open the door to anyone you don’t know or are not expecting.

• Official visitors will always arrange an appointment with you beforehand – if no appointment has been made, don’t open the door.

• Do not keep large amounts of cash at home – it is much safer in a bank or building society.

• Always keep purses and wallets hidden away, out of sight.

• Never keep pin numbers with credit or debit cards.

• Never agree to have work carried out by someone who is just passing, or believe such people when they claim that repairs need to be made. If you think work might need to be done get quotes from three companies and ask friends and neighbours for recommendations.

• If you see anything suspicious or think a bogus caller may have called at your door, report it to police immediately by calling 999.

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) will visit the elderly victims of these crimes. Bobby Van provides a home security service for elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout Wiltshire.

The charity operates two Bobby vans that provide mobile workshops for Bobby operators. For more information please go to www.wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk