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Dear Resident,
Between 04/07/2026 00:01 hours to 07/07/2026 23:59 hours, a burglary took place at GILLS HILL LANE where the offender(s) have stolen a pedal cycle taken from the garage.
The bike was a blue Raleigh Motus with a step/through frame and had rear black pannier bags over the back wheel, it had rough track tyres on both wheels and had a postcode starting with: WD7 8D… (I have anonymised the last digit for the victim's privacy) scratched into the frame just below the handlebars. Please see photo below.
If you have any information relating to this crime you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or contact the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/64532/26 or through the online reporting portal at Contact us | Hertfordshire Constabulary
Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Suggestions for protecting your bicycle can be found by searching online for Herts Police Crime Prevention Bicycle, or this link will take you there: Protect your bike from theft | Hertfordshire Constabulary
Tips to prevent burglary:
Check downstairs windows and doors are securely locked before you leave or go to bed. Secure UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features. Don’t leave keys, phones or other valuables on windowsills or in any other visible place. Securely lock rear gates, sheds and garages. Keep tools and ladders locked away, as they could be used to break into your home. Use laminate glass where possible for any rear doors or windows. If this is not practicable, consider the use of security film over existing windows. Use a “Fake TV” or timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home. Consider using a doorbell camera, interior camera, or a monitored burglar alarm. Consider adding trellis to any side or rear boundaries to add extra height up to a maximum of 2 metres.
Please be vigilant and do report any suspicious activity or behaviour in the area. If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.
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
Please consider completing the Priority Survey which feeds into the next round of the Local Neighbourhood Police Team Priorities:
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