POLICE are again warning residents to keep homes safe after a spate of burglaries in Grappenhall.

Warrington South NPU said several burglaries happened on homes off Chester Road over the weekend.

They were carried out in the early evening, a time when police say homes are most vulnerable.

Valuables like phones, laptops and jewellery were taken.

Police have appealed in the Warrington Guardian for homeowners took take extra care during the winter months.

Timed security lights are strongly recommended.

For more tips go to cheshire.police.uk.

Anyone with information on burglaries in the town can call police on 101.