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In recent weeks there have been reports of a burglary in your area. We would like to request that you take some moments to review the below advice with a view to taking some simple and low-cost steps to protect your home and property. Ensure that all windows and doors are locked when leaving the house. If you have an intruder alarm make use of it. Ensure all keys, including car keys, are stored out of sight and away from the letterbox. If you have a keyless entry vehicle consider storing the fob in a Faraday pouch when not in use. Always ensure your car is locked when parked up. Keep valuables like jewellery, phones and laptops out of sight of windows.- Take photographs of valuable jewellery against a plain background, place a ruler next to the item in the photograph. Store high value jewellery in a good quality safe compliant with insurance rating standards, or alternatively in a safety deposit box.
- Register your valuables for free at www.immobilise.com.
- Keep a record of electronic device serial numbers/IMEI numbers.
- Forensically mark high value jewellery and other possessions.
In the evening, close curtains and consider leaving a light on when your home is unoccupied. Make use of timer switches or smart bulbs if you have them. Consider installing home CCTV or a smart doorbell. Keep ladders and tools stored securely. Don’t leave them outside where they could be used to break into your home. Ensure wheelie bins are stored securely away from flat roofs or windows, where they could be used as a climbing aid to access your property. More advice on improving the security of your home can be found via the following links: Crime prevention advice | Staffordshire Police Or Secured by Design - The Police Crime Prevention Handbook |
