Distraction Theft from Vehicles
Don’t let thieves drive you to distraction.. Advice from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Five steps to keeping your garden safe
Most of us have gardens. Before you step outside, it's worth considering protecting any precious possessions that are kept outside. And when 60 per cent of burglaries happen through the rear or side windows and doors, making your garden secure will help keep thieves out of your house. Here are some top tips for guarding your garden.
1. The basics
Just because it's a garden doesn't mean that it doesn't need protecting. So it's worth remembering some basics: Fences should be kept in good condition. If they are falling down or there are holes then a burglar can get past it. Garages and sheds should have locks on their doors, which should be locked at all times. A heavy duty padlock, hasp and staple would be ideal, and a mortise lock for garages are a solid investment. Out of sight is out of mind: many thieves are opportunists so keep your valuables locked away.
Advice on Distraction Burglary, Doorstep & Pressure Salesmen.
Many callers to our homes are genuine, but some are not. They could be confidence tricksters, high-pressure salesmen or even thieves. That is why it is very important to take precautions when people call at your home. Not all burglars have to break in; some trick their way in by telling a story and then steal property such as purses, jewellery and the like.
THIS IS SOMETIMES CALLED A DISTRACTION BURGLARY!
Incident Reporting
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