West Mercia Police have issued a warning following an increase in burglaries in the Bromyard and Golden Valley areas of Herefordshire.
A press release issued by West Mercia Police said:
We are aware that there have been a number of burglaries in and around Bromyard and Golden Valley.
Chief Inspector Greg Tudge said “I would like to reassure our communities and those who have been victims of burglary that we are doing everything we can to prevent these crimes and to catch those responsible.
“I appreciate that some victims have invested in considerable security however please note there are some key crime prevention tips below.
Sheds and outbuildings
• Sheds should be kept in a good condition and be located in a visible position.
• Use high quality locks, doors and hinges and ideally block off all windows.
• Use tamper proof screws or drill out screw heads.
• Visibly mark property and record the serial numbers for free on www.immobilise.com, the police’s national property register, to aid recovery of any stolen items.
Alarms
• If you have an alarm, make sure there is a procedure in place to respond quickly, both to interrupt any crime and to avoid unnecessarily disturbing any local residents.
Inspector Tudge added: “Anyone who has been a victim of a burglary or theft from their shed or garage, please contact us and if a crime is in progress or it’s an emergency please call 999.
“Should members of the public want a more information on keeping your shed or allotment secure, it can be found here https://www.westmercia.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/non-residential-burglary/secure-shed-garage/
“Finally, if you have any information that can help our investigation, we would like to hear from you. It may be that perhaps you have seen suspicious vehicles or activity and have captured something important on your car’s dash cam, ring doorbell or mobile phone; so please do get touch.”
