Burglary in your area

Burglary in your area

Good evening

I would like to make all residents in the ward aware that there has recently been a small number of residential and garage burglaries and in the area.

Whilst enquiries are still ongoing I believe these are isolated incidents. However, I am reminding everyone to continue to be vigilant, take steps to secure your home and property. Make sure your windows and doors are locked when you leave. Please also remember to lock your external doors when you are inside your home to avoid anyone being able to walk into your property.

If anyone would like any advice on security measures, please email me on annabel.allinson@cleveland.police.uk I will be happy to assist you or direct you to our Crime Prevention Team.

Please may I also ask that you look out for your neighbours, especially if they are elderly, immobile, disabled or vulnerable.

If you see anyone acting suspiciously, or have any information or CCTV/video footage that may assist police enquiries, please report it via 101 or through the police website or on the COPA app. As always, if you see a crime in action or someone in immediate danger, please call 999 immediately. If you have any CCTV, ring doorbell, dashcam or other video security please can you review to check if there is any suspicious activity that could be new information to assist in investigating these recent crimes.

I understand that these incidents can cause alarm within the community, however, please let me reassure you that your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to patrol in your area and work with residents to help keep your community safe.

Please see below ways to further secure your home and property:

Lock all external doors even when you are at home

Keep all windows locked when not at home

Ensure valuables such as handbags, wallets, keys, laptops and mobile phones are out of sight and high value items such as watches and jewellery are locked away in a safe place

Avoid delivery companies leaving parcels in public view at the front of your property, arrange for a safe place drop off

Remove car and house keys from entry ways or within sight and reach of windows and letterboxes

Use security lighting, timers or smart lights to make your property appear occupied when you are away

Avoid leaving curtains open on an evening or when the property is not occupied

Remove valuables, money and tools from vehicles, especially when left overnight. Check vehicles are locked and windows up

Keep your garages, sheds and outhouses locked

Make sure to keep your ring doorbells, security lights etc charged

Look out for your neighbours

Check cold callers ID before engaging. Never let them into your home. If unsure, politely refuse their trade. A professional and genuine company will understand and move on without issue.

Report suspicious activity immediately, do not assume someone else has reported it.

If you need further advice, email me annabel.allinson@cleveland.police.uk

As always, thank you for your continued support and when you see me patrolling - call me over for a chat!

Kind regards

PCSO Annabel Allinson

Neighbourhood Policing Team

annabel.allinson@cleveland.police.uk

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