RESIDENTS in Wrexham have been warned to be vigilant after shed break ins appear to be on the rise.

In the Offa area, North Wales Police have asked households to be aware of shed security after reports of break ins have increased.

A spokesman for the force said: “Shed break ins are on the increase in the Offa area of Wrexham.

“Lock small items in a site box, Mark your tools, CCTV and shed alarms are a great deterrent, invest in a good lock and use tamper resistant screws.”