Homeowners need to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries in Kent, police have warned.

Four homes in the Folkestone district were targeted by thieves during a two day spree last week.

Police can not confirm if the incidents are all connected, but say they are keeping an 'open mind'.

Cash was taken from a home in Pilgrim Spring, Folkestone last Thursday between 8am and 1.15pm.

The next day a diamond ring, some gold watches and an emerald ring were reported stolen from a home in Octavian Drive in Lympne between 12.30pm and 3.50pm.

Then between 7pm and 7.45pm on the same day, cash and jewellery were taken from a house in Dymchyurch Road, Hythe.

There was also an attempted burglary at around 1.10pm on the Thursday in Whitby Road, Folkestone.

The occupants were at home when they saw three men causing damage to a window.

After one of the victims made a noise, the three men ran away.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Officers investigating the reports are keeping an open mind as to whether they may be linked."

An appeal for witnesses has now been launched.

Anyone who may have seen anything should contact the force on 01843 222289 quoting the relevant crime reference number - Whitby Road (crime ref 46/213990/19), Pilgrims Spring (crime ref 46/214135/19), Octavian Drive (crime ref 46/215020/19) and Dymchurch Rooad (crime ref 46/215293/19).

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Kent Police is also offering residents advice on how to keep their homes secure.

This includes keeping jewellery, cash, keys and expensive items out of view, avoiding having large amounts of cash at home and using a good quality safe, bolted to a solid wall or floor and hidden in a cupboard.

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