KEEP THE BURGLAR IN THE DARK!
Here is a reminder of how you can keep your property safe from
theft and burglary over the winter months ...
Burglary Dwelling
- Make sure you shut and lock all windows and doors when you go out
and when you
go to bed
- Fit a five lever mortice deadlock to your front and rear doors
- Fit locks on windows particularly any vulnerable ones
- Install an exterior light with a sensor
- When you leave your property during the hours of darkness
take a minute
to check that it looks like it does when you are in and
use more
timer switches
- Check perimeter security for easy access points and
consider
planting prickly plants to make access more difficult
- Consider installing an intruder alarm
Distraction Burglary
- Remember that you do not have to let any uninvited caller into
your
property
- Remember the following advice:
STOP – Is anyone expected?
CHAIN – Put the chain on before opening the door
CHECK – Check the Caller’s ID before opening the door and
if necessary use a phone book or directory enquiries to
find the company telephone number to call them up and ask about
the caller
- People will use any excuse they can in order to gain
access to your
property. They may claim to be from the Utility Companies,
Housing
Associations or perhaps a plain clothes Police officer. Other
excuses include children loosing balls or someone claiming
to be
ill and asking for a drink of water; treat them all with suspicion
- If possible set up a password with your utility company
when you arrange for them to call; most
companies have schemes that will let you do this
Vehicle Crime
- Don’t leave valuables such as mobile phones, sat navs etc on display
- Always lock your vehicle even if you only leave
it for a minute; especially when filling up with fuel
- Make sure your car keys are not easily accessible
when your car is parked
up overnight; out of site from the outside
- If you have a garage or a drive please make sure you use them
to park your
car
Please report anyone or anything suspiscious to the police on 0845 458 0000
Additional guidance
JANE THIRSK
Watch Officer
Cheshire Police
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371
