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Summer Burglaries

There has been the usual seasonal increase in Burglaries across the County where residents have left doors or windows unlocked allowing easy access for thieves to enter homes and steal property. Nearly half of all burglaries happen in this way; the thief does not even have force entry to the house and is less likely to be disturbed by the householder or a neighbour.

PC Richard Beeforth of the East Riding Safe Communities Team said “ Don’t become a victim of this type of crime. If your home is insecure it may only take seconds for the thief to gain entry and steal property. If you take the following basic crime prevention measures you can reduce the risk of being targeted by burglars “

When you leave the house ensure that you lock all doors and windows and do not leave ladders or garden tools lying around outside as the thief may use these to gain entry to your home.

If you are inside your home or sat out in a garden or yard, don’t leave doors or windows that are out of view open or unlocked. Do not leave valuable property such as wallets, purses, mobile phones, car and house keys etc near to an external door or window. A thief will quickly reach in and steal these items and make off without being seen or disturbed.

At a recent attempt burglary in Leconfield the police believe that the offenders used a fishing rod to reach through the letter box and tried to steal keys.

If anyone requires further crime prevention should contact their local Neighbourhood Policing Team by ringing 0845 6060222

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