Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after several suspicious incidents were reported in Stone and Oulton Heath during the early hours of Thursday 10th April 2025.

A group of five individuals was seen moving across private properties in Oulton Heath and the Granville Terrace and The Avenue areas of Stone between 1:14 am and 2:30 am. Officers are now asking residents in affected areas to check their CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage for anything unusual.
The incidents unfolded across the following times and locations:
- 1:14 am to 1:43 am – Old Road, Oulton Heath
- 2:08 am – Granville Terrace, Stone
- 2:30 am – The Avenue, Stone
While the exact route taken by the group is unknown, it is believed they travelled between locations on foot. Officers are particularly interested in footage from streets nearby, including Longton Road and Field Terrace.
The clothing worn by those involved has been captured on camera, and images are available to help residents identify any suspicious activity they may have recorded.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said:
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have seen this group or has footage from the areas and times mentioned. These reports are being taken seriously, and community information is essential in helping us investigate further.”
If you live in or around the affected areas and have footage, or if you believe your property may have been approached or entered during the night, you’re encouraged to get in touch.
- Send footage or information via email to 6583@staffordshire.police.uk
- Report online at Staffordshire Police website
- Call 101 for non-emergencies
- In an emergency, always dial 999
Police say investigations are ongoing and reassure residents that patrols in the area will continue.








