Police have received a report of a burglary on Eastwick Crescent which is believed to have occurred at 740pm on Saturday the 8th of March. Suspects have gained entry to the property by smashing a glass panel by the front door. A messy search has been conducted inside the property. It is not known if anything has been taken from the property at this stage.

The crime reference number is 41/22147/25.

Tips to prevent burglary:

  Check downstairs windows and doors are securely locked before you leave or go to bed. 

  Use a “Fake TV” or timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home.

  Don’t leave keys, phones or other valuables on windowsills or in any other visible place.

  Secure UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features.

  Consider using a doorbell camera, interior camera or a monitored burglar alarm. 

  Securely lock rear gates, sheds and garages. 

  Keep tools and ladders locked away, as they could be used to break into your home.

For more detailed advice, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/ProtectYourHome