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Cash and jewellery stolen in Hay Cash and jewellery stolen in Hay
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Police have warned residents to be vigilant after thieves got away with cash and jewellery during a spate of burglaries in a Powys town. Police have warned residents in Hay-on-Wye to be vigilant after the Powys town was targeted by thieves during the literary festival.
A number of shops and a café were attacked overnight on Monday in Hay-on-Wye, which is holding the annual literary festival. Shops and a café were attacked overnight on Monday, while burglars also struck at the nearby Griffin Inn in Felinfach and Talgarth Rugby Club.
Burglars also struck nearby at the Griffin Inn in Felinfach and Talgarth Rugby Club. Police said locations in and around Hay had been targeted because of "increased business" in the area.
Police said a "substantial amount" of cash and jewellery had been taken. Officers said a "substantial amount" of cash and jewellery had been stolen.
Insp Andrew Pitt of Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We believe the area has been targeted due to the increased business to local premises which have meant greater pickings for the offenders."
People with information are asked to contact Brecon police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.People with information are asked to contact Brecon police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.