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Burglary Break Ins
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tek-monkey
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What area? I get emails of the police but can't remember dates, and I think they mainly tell me about ones in my area. Either that or I live in a bad area!
tek-monkey
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I got put on a list when I got my bike tagged, and they email a lot of neighborhood watch style stuff. Another one is happening on Saturday as it happens:
http://www.staffordshire.police.uk/news/news_releases/140127_fm_bike_tagging_event/
http://www.staffordshire.police.uk/news/news_releases/140127_fm_bike_tagging_event/
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Trevor
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tek-monkey
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proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
Er, sounds like a fob-off mate...
tek-monkey
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The latest police email mentions burglaries:
http://www.owl.co.uk/a/?i=9214ede5a56f4c2a8e8becd2a8bb69f0
Door to Door Sellers suspected of Being Linked to Burglaries
There have been a number of burglaries in different areas across the county, where in the preceding days residents have reported being visited by door-to-door sellers or where other suspicious incidents have been reported.
Whilst the recent offences can't be formally linked directly to each other or to the doorstep traders, please remind neighbours not to open the door to strangers and to report any suspicious doorstep callers or other suspicious activity to the police immediately by calling Staffordshire Police non-emergency telephone number 101 (in an emergency call 999).
A criminal posing as a cold caller can glean a lot of information on the doorstep: Most importantly, that the resident is willing to open the door to strangers. Is there a dog in the house? (Which may alert the resident to a future attempt burglary). Did the resident unlock the door to open it (or was it insecure), did the resident put the chain on before opening the door? Does the resident appear to live alone? Is the resident wearing a good quality watch or gold jewellery? If the resident purchases something from the doorstep caller – how much money is in the wallet or purse?
Help to deter burglars by taking simple precautions:
To report a crime in progress dial 999. To pass information about a crime or criminals anonymously, ring the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
http://www.owl.co.uk/a/?i=9214ede5a56f4c2a8e8becd2a8bb69f0
Door to Door Sellers suspected of Being Linked to Burglaries
There have been a number of burglaries in different areas across the county, where in the preceding days residents have reported being visited by door-to-door sellers or where other suspicious incidents have been reported.
Whilst the recent offences can't be formally linked directly to each other or to the doorstep traders, please remind neighbours not to open the door to strangers and to report any suspicious doorstep callers or other suspicious activity to the police immediately by calling Staffordshire Police non-emergency telephone number 101 (in an emergency call 999).
A criminal posing as a cold caller can glean a lot of information on the doorstep: Most importantly, that the resident is willing to open the door to strangers. Is there a dog in the house? (Which may alert the resident to a future attempt burglary). Did the resident unlock the door to open it (or was it insecure), did the resident put the chain on before opening the door? Does the resident appear to live alone? Is the resident wearing a good quality watch or gold jewellery? If the resident purchases something from the doorstep caller – how much money is in the wallet or purse?
Help to deter burglars by taking simple precautions:
- secure passageways and side entrances, make sure sheds and garages are fitted with proper security locks, and put tools away so they can‟t be used to break in to your home
- if you have to leave ladders outside, make sure they‟re on their side and securely fixed to a wall or permanent fixture
- keep wheelie bins secure and away from your property to stop thieves using them to get through first floor windows, or over fences and gates
- when darkness falls close curtains and blinds to stop would-be intruders window shopping
- mark items with your postcode and house number using an ultra violet „invisible‟ pen available from DIY stores. This makes stolen property easier to identify
- ensure valuable items are not left in plain view and keep them away from windows and doors
- fit mortise locks to all front and back doors and locks to windows that are in easy reach
- keep house and car keys safe and away from doors, windows and letterboxes – NEVER leave your car running while it‟s defrosting
- keep garages and sheds secure
- fit low cost security lighting as a deterrent.
To report a crime in progress dial 999. To pass information about a crime or criminals anonymously, ring the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
tek-monkey
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Another police notice, Stone Road this time:
There has been a burglary at a property in the higher numbers of the Stone Road.
It happened sometime between 7.15am & 6pm yesterday Thursday 17th July when offenders forced a rear door at the property but it’s not known what, if anything, was stolen.
Anyone who was in the area yesterday, and who may have seen anything suspicious, is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 606 of 17th July.
Could you also please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
There has been a burglary at a property in the higher numbers of the Stone Road.
It happened sometime between 7.15am & 6pm yesterday Thursday 17th July when offenders forced a rear door at the property but it’s not known what, if anything, was stolen.
Anyone who was in the area yesterday, and who may have seen anything suspicious, is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 606 of 17th July.
Could you also please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
Another near Balfour:
There has been a burglary at a property in Bradshaw Way.
It happened sometime between 10.30am & 6pm yesterday Tuesday 22nd July when offenders removed the catflap to gain entry before making a search of rooms and stealing property including driving licences and passports.
Anyone with any information regarding this burglary is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 630 of 22nd July.
Could you also please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
There has been a burglary at a property in Bradshaw Way.
It happened sometime between 10.30am & 6pm yesterday Tuesday 22nd July when offenders removed the catflap to gain entry before making a search of rooms and stealing property including driving licences and passports.
Anyone with any information regarding this burglary is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 630 of 22nd July.
Could you also please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
A red Felt Q220 Mountain Bike has been stolen from an insecure garage at a property in Burton House Gardens, Burton Manor.
The theft occurred sometime overnight Wednesday 23rd/Thursday 24th July and anyone with any information as to it's whereabouts is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 214 of 24th July.
A picture of an identical bike is below.
The theft occurred sometime overnight Wednesday 23rd/Thursday 24th July and anyone with any information as to it's whereabouts is asked to contact the police quoting incident number 214 of 24th July.
A picture of an identical bike is below.
tek-monkey
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This is a warning to residents.
There has been an increase in burglaries at properties across Stafford during the past couple of weeks whereby entry has been gained either by forcing doors or offenders getting through insecure windows.
The burglaries appear to be occurring between 12 noon and midnight and once inside the properties offenders are using furniture to block doors to prevent owners entering should they return home.
Among items stolen have been cash, jewellery and electrical items.
Could you please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police immediately.
There has been an increase in burglaries at properties across Stafford during the past couple of weeks whereby entry has been gained either by forcing doors or offenders getting through insecure windows.
The burglaries appear to be occurring between 12 noon and midnight and once inside the properties offenders are using furniture to block doors to prevent owners entering should they return home.
Among items stolen have been cash, jewellery and electrical items.
Could you please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and to make sure their properties are as secure as possible at all times.
Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police immediately.
