Police have reported two burglaries in Packington over the past few days.

In the separate incidents, a BMW car and tools were stolen from properties in the village.

The Ashby Beat Team reported the thefts via their Neighbourhood Link newsletter today (Sunday).

It says: "Unfortunately we have had two burglaries in Packington recently.

"Between 00:53 and 13:15 hours on July 12, a property was entered on Heather Lane.

"A BMW X5 was stolen using keys taken from the property.

"Entry was gained employing the lock snack method to a patio door."

The team also described the second incident and said: "Between 20:30 hours on July 12 and 06:00 hours on July 13 a property under renovation was entered on Vicarage Lane.

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"Tools and other items were stolen."