Tamworth break-ins: police searching for suspects after break and enters in east Tamworth, Calala, Westdale and Matilda Place, South Tamworth

At least one car was torched and dumped in West Tamworth, after it was taken on a joyride from East Tamworth overnight on Saturday.

Eight homes were hit over the weekend in Calala, East Tamworth, Westdale and South Tamworth, and three cars stolen.

A 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, or people mover-style van, was still missing on Monday after it was stolen during a break-and-enter in Matilda Place.

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Operation Southbreak is investigating the series of break-ins and connections between the offences.

Oxley Detective Acting Inspector Jason Darcy said police were following a number of leads.

"Operation Southbreak police are investigating the offences and we would appeal for any information from the public that could assist inquiries," he said on Monday.

Operation Southbreak, which uses the Oxley Proactive Crime Team (PCT), along with general duties officers and the Oxley crime management unit, has been conducting extra patrols and was behind five arrests for aggravated break-and-enter offences across Tamworth last month.

The majority of the weekend's offences occurred late at night, or in the early hours of the morning.

"Unfortunately, some of the premises were left unsecured, and we again urge all community members to secure their homes and cars, lock their windows and doors, even if they're out the back, and remove any valuables from the line of sight," Detective Darcy said.

"This target hardens their premises and reduces the opportunity for offenders."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Tamworth police on 6768 2999.