Hello Residents

A resident of Barry Street reported that sometime on Saturday 20th April 2024 they had been burgled whilst the property was empty. The rear window had been forced to facilitate entry inside with an untidy search conducted with jewellery, watches, trainers & house keys stolen. 

If you have witnessed anything or have any CCTV that could assist us please call 101 (non-emergency) & quote log ref LC-20240426-0515. 

Many Thanks

What can I do to protect my property against burglary? There are several simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of burglary:

🚪 Close and lock your doors and windows when you go out, even if you are just in the garden

🚨 Fit a burglar alarm and test it frequently

🔐 Where possible, fit dead locks to the doors and don’t leave the keys where they can be seen or reached through the letter box

💡 Install security lights

💡Leave a light on in a room and draw the curtains when you go out at night

🏡 Buy home insurance. It’s cheaper than paying out to replace any stolen possessions. 

Your shed, garage or outbuilding could also be a target for criminals. These tips will help you to secure your valuable items: · 

🏚️ Make sure all outbuildings are in good condition and if they aren’t, don’t leave valuable items inside

🔐 Use good quality padlocks with covers so they cannot be easily cut off

🛠️ Never leave tools or ladders lying around in the garden

🏚️ Make sure side gates/sheds are locked and keep boundary fences, walls and gates in good repair

📸 Take photographs of valuable property so that if the police recover it after a burglary, it will be proof that they are yours

Protecting electronic devices Gadgets are hot property. Stolen and sold on quickly, electronic devices are easy wins for thieves. Keep electronics safe by:

·         Considering taking out insurance

·         Registering your gadget free with Immobilise on 0870 1123123

·         Never leaving electronic devices unattended, especially when out and about

·         Always locking your device with a PIN code

·         Keeping a note of the make and model, your phone number, the serial/IMEI number. This is the 15-digit number which helps to identify your phone. It can be accessed by keying in #06# into most phones or by looking behind the battery of your phone)

·         Downloading a Find My Phone App to protect your phone and the personal information held on it

·         If your device is stolen or lost, block it immediately across all networks by phoning your network provider or Immobilise on 0870 1123123 if you’ve registered