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
Thank you
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Jane Thirsk
Watch Officer
