Good Morning,

Our colleagues in the Criminal Investigation Department have identified a male for four house burglaries in Mansfield over the last couple of weeks, three in the Eakring area and one in Mansfield Woodhouse. 

The male was yesterday arrested, charged and remanded for court this morning. 

Whilst this is an excellent result, I would be remiss not to mention that three of the four burglaries involved the suspect entering the addresses through an unlocked door (the third was an unoccupied property up for sale). Could I therefore please take this opportunity to remind residents to please lock your door (whether in or out of the address) and secure your property. 

There are several pages on the Nottinghamshire Police website regarding target hardening in your home and securing your home further:

Checklist for securing your home when you leave it | Crime Prevention | Nottinghamshire Police

Door and window lock advice | Crime Prevention | Nottinghamshire Police

Window security | Crime Prevention | Nottinghamshire Police

Many Thanks,

Inspector 3705 Kylie Davies.