GAMING machines are being stolen in a spate of recent pub burglaries, police have warned.

A number of pub burglaries have taken place in Reading, with most of the offences are happening overnight.

Entry is being gained by forcing ground floor windows.

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A pub in Norcot Road, Tilehurst was broken into last night (March 10), and offenders gained entry by breaking a window.

Nothing was stolen in this instance. The reference number for this break-in is 43200082386.

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Thames Valley Police (TVP) advise reporting any incidents, sightings or information to the TVP Enquiry Centre on 101, as well as checking CCTV cameras.

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