At least four metal grates covering cellar windows have been stolen from outside houses in Beechcliffe in recent weeks.
Police have delivered warning letters to householders and ask anyone seeing suspicious behaviour to ring the non-emergency 101 number.
A spokesman said: “As the grates are heavy a vehicle may be involved, so if possible the registration number should be taken.”
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