Burglary alert

Burglary alert

Good evening,

We are are investigating a burglary in which a motorcycle was stolen from a garage in the Greaves area in the early hours of Monday 26th October 2026. Fortunately, on this occasion, the motorcycle was recovered a short distance from where it was stolen.

If you own a garage, shed or any other outbuilding, we would strongly encourage you to ensure they are kept locked and are secure overnight and/or whenever you are not using them. Opportunist thieves often target locations where valuable items can be accessed quickly and easily.

Crime Prevention Advice:

Always ensure garages, sheds and outbuildings are securely locked, even when at home.

Consider fitting additional security measures such as ground anchors, security bars, alarms or CCTV.

Use high-quality locks and chains to secure motorcycles and bicycles inside garages.

Install motion-activated lighting around vulnerable areas of your property.

Mark and register valuable property to assist with recovery if stolen.

Avoid leaving garage doors open or displaying valuable items where they can be seen from outside.

Report any suspicious activity, vehicles or individuals in your neighbourhood.

Your vigilance helps prevent crime and protect our community.

If you have any information in relation to the burglary that occurred on Monday 26th October 2026 you can either respond to this message directly, contact 101 quoting log reference LC-20261026-0181 or alternatively, you can tell Crime Stoppers anonymously Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers.

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Joe Danson
(Lancashire Constabulary, NHPC 8758, Lancaster - Skerton & Vale)