Summer sneaks still getting in
Friday 6th August 2010
Wakefield District Police are making another plea to residents to stop
summer sneak-ins.
Insecure doors and windows are still being blamed for around half of all
house burglaries across the Wakefield district.
Police today urged householders to be vigilant and to keep their homes
secure.
Detective Inspector Paul Harrison said: ?Whilst burglaries are not as
prevalent across Wakefield district as they are in other areas of the
county, despite our repeated warnings, we are still seeing a number of
sneak-ins. These offences could so easily be prevented by householders
taking a few precautions to ensure they are not targeted by opportunist
thieves.
?People need to remember that easy points of access, like front doors, need
to be kept locked when relaxing outdoors in the warmer weather. At night
ground floor doors and windows should be locked.
?A handbag, wallet, mobile phone or keys left next to an unlocked front
door or open window can present an incredibly easy target for opportunist
burglars who can take them in just a few seconds.The message couldn?t be
simpler. Lock your door or lose your valuables.
There are a number of things people can do to prevent a sneak-in theft:
· Lock all doors and windows when working in the garden or garage
· A simple security chain from DIY stores can be installed to prevent
unwanted entry into the home
· Never leave keys in the locks of doors or windows
· Avoid leaving valuables near windows, for example mobile phones,
handbags, jewellery, expensive ornaments and keys
Further crime prevention advice is available from the West Yorkshire Police
website at
www.westyorkshire.police.uk or by contacting your local Crime
Reduction Officer on 0845 6060606.