Stanground has recently experienced a spate of house burglaries. Cambridgeshire Police want to assure residents, they have already actioned plans involving specifically deployed patrols to try and eliminate further burglaries being committed.
Local team knowledge and intelligence led policing will be key to locating the offenders. If you have any knowledge of recent incidents or you have any information which may be useful, please contact the Stanground neighbourhood policing team on 0345 456 4564 or alternatively telephone Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111. They will not trace your call.
Many burglaries are crimes of opportunity. A burglar only needs to spot an open window, an unlocked side gate or dodgy alarm to make their move. Statistics suggest that properties with little security are more likely to be burgled than those with good visible security.
Police offer the following advice:
Try to avoid becoming a victim –
Keep your doors and windows locked.
Do not leave spare keys outside or in your garage or shed.
Visible burglar alarms and good lighting can be a deterrent.
Remember to secure your sheds and garages and items within. Fitting a good lock to the door, securing the windows and using fixed anchor points for valuable items is a cost effective security measure.
Keep it safe, Keep it hidden, keep it locked.
Getting insurance is cheaper than paying out a small fortune to replace stolen belongings. At least for your most valuable possessions such as electrical and jewellery. Remember: if you don’t lock your house, your insurance may not cover you.
Mark important and expensive possessions with your postcode and your house number using security markers. Keep a record separate from the item. Write down details of the make, model, serial number and where you purchased the goods. If police recover these after a burglary, this will be proof that they are stolen goods and that the goods are yours.
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