GARAGES AND SHEDS ARE BEING TARGETTED IN YOUR AREA
A spate of recent burglaries have nealy all been opportunist where entry has been gained via an insecurity to a garage or shed. Regularly reviewing your security can prevent this. Please consider the following actions:-
1. Fit burglar alarms and good outside security lighting, check regularly to ensure they work.
2. Lock all windows and doors before you go out.
3. Remove keys from locks and keep out of reach of windows and doors.
4. Ensure your house is secure, even when you are in the house or garden.
5. Ensure side gates and sheds are locked.
6. Keep valuables safe and well hidden
7. Postcode your valuables with a UV pen
8. Leave a light on and draw the curtains if you go out at night.
9. Look out for your neighbours property
10. Consider joining a Neighbourhood watch scheme.
11.Cancel newspapers, milk etc when you go on holiday.
12. Make sure callers to your home are genuine, always ask for ID
BEWARE DOORSTEP CRIME
Cold calling, money saving offers, refunds – they really are too good to be true!
Police in North Cumbria are warning households to be on their guard against doorstep criminals such as bogus callers and rogue traders.
Police have received a number of complaints from concerned members of the community recently, complaining of people calling unannounced with promises of too-good-to-be-missed deals, and refunds on items such utility bills.
Unfortunately, these doorstep criminals tend to target the most vulnerable members of the community, so officers are urging people to look out for friends and neighbours, and pass on their simple security advice.
Community Officer PC 2009 Joanne FRENCH, from Carlisle’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Police advice is simple - if someone calls at your door with an offer that sounds too good to be true, then it almost certainly is. Never let strangers into your home unless they are from a reputable company, hold the correct identification, and have arrived on a pre-arranged visit approved by yourself. If in doubt keep them out!”
COMMUNITY MEETING EVENT
On Friday 23rd March 2012 from 1pm to 3pm at Belah Community Centre, your neighbourhood policing team are joining up with other agencies and holding an event to provide information and advice. Come along and meet us. Refreshments will be provided. Amongs other things we can discuss Burglaries, Bogus Builders, Internet Scams and Cold Calling. There will be representatives there from the Police, Age Uk, Trading Standards and others.