Speaking of lads hanging around on bikes – we had a break in in Devonshire Road between 5.30 and 8.30 p.m. on the 23rd Sept. Two lads on bikes were seen beforehand hanging about. Scaffolding went up that afternoon at the rear of our block. The scaffolders left the ladder down to the ground and part of the side fence open. Which makes me wonder....?.
Literally within a couple of hours of the scaffolders leaving someone broke in through the bathroom window.
Got off fairly lightly – lost a bedroom TV (Samsung) and an Asus Zen book laptop (fully backed up). Took some other bits and pieces that might catch them out; two pairs of almost unique but not valuable cufflinks (1950s designs) and an empty Lewis tweed wallet.
They had to break down the flat door to get out. Unfortunately none of our neighbours were yet home. Heard that there was also a car waiting for the loot.

Stematt