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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Dear residents,
Please keep your homes safe from opportunistic burglars .
Safeguard your building
• Lock all windows and double lock doors when you go out, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
• Make your home look occupied: use timer lights when the nights get longer, and cancel deliveries if you’re going away.
• Make sure your locks are strong enough to keep burglars out.
Secure your outside
• Keep gates, sheds and garages locked and don’t leave tools lying around as they can be used to break in.
• Keep hedges at the front low and install outdoor lighting, so burglars have nowhere to hide.
• Install trellises and spiky plants to stop burglars from climbing over fences.
Other useful tips:
• Make sure communal doors in flats are closed and secured, not left on the latch.
• If you’re going away, cancel post deliveries.
• Not sure if you’re going to be in to accept your order? Nominate a neighbour or safe place for your delivery.
For more advice on how to keep your home safe, visit www.met.police.uk/burglary.
Please stay safe!
Coningham SNT
 While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables.
Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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