Shed/garage burglarys

Shed/garage burglarys

Dear resident

There has been an increase in reports of shed burglaries in your area. However, many of these burglaries can be avoided by following a few simple crime prevention tips.

Therefore, please take a moment to read the below advice:

LOCK sheds with two large hasps, staples and padlocks.

STOP the theft of tools that can be used break into houses.

CHAIN expensive items to something secure such as an anchoring device.

SECURE ladders with a chain to an appropriate fixed point.

BLOCK out the windows of your shed, or if possible fit grilles.

PROTECT your shed contents by property marking them with your postcode.

LOCK tools in steel boxes fitted to the floor of your shed.

THINK about installing a battery-operated shed alarm.

CHECK to see if any damage has occurred to your shed after the winter months and repair it.

If you wish to purchase crime prevention items such as shed alarms, padlock alarms and specific signage, please refer to Secured by Design website at www.securedbydesign.com

By working in partnership with the community, we have had a significant success in reducing crime in your area, and by working together we can ensure that this trend continues.

Therefore, if you have any information relating to crime or any issue that is important to you, please contact your local neighbourhood police team

Alternatively, you can telephone the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Yours faithfully,

Stourbridge Neighbourhood Team

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Melanie Wakeman 31516
(police, pcso, Dudley West - Stourbridge T2)