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Bank cards stolen from car in early morning theft on Norwich Road

Police are appealing for witnesses after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle on Norwich Road in the early hours of Monday and used fraudulently.

26 November, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

The details: The theft occurred on Monday, 24 November, at approximately 01:40-01:45 on Norwich Road in Ipswich. The stolen bank cards were subsequently used for fraudulent purchases.

Can you help? Anyone with information about this incident should contact Suffolk police quoting crime reference 37/66535/25 via:

Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Phone: Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form.

The bottom line: Suffolk police continue to remind members of the public to remove all belongings from vehicles and ensure they are locked.

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