Dear Resident

On 30/12/2024 between 01:35 to 30/12/2024 01:38 a burglary took place on Byron Avenue.

OFFENDER(S) HAVE FORCED ENTRY TO THE PROPERTY THROUGH THE PVC FRONT DOOR WHICH WAS NOT LOCKED. THEY HAVE BEEN DISTURBED BY THE OCCUPANTS OF THE ADDRESS WHO WERE HOME AT THE TIME. ONE OFFENDER WEARING A FACE COVERING HAS GRABBED SOME KEYS, INCLUDING CAR KEYS, WHICH WERE HANGING IN THE HALLWAY, AND MADE OFF OUT OF THE ADDRESS. A SECOND SUSPECT WAS WAITING OUTSIDE ON A MOTORBIKE. VICTIM HAS LEFT THE ADDRESS TO GO AFTER THEM AND NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON THEIR VEHICLE WERE ON AND THE DOOR OPEN.  OFFENDERS HAVE MADE OFF ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND VICTIM HAS CHASED THEM DOWN THE ROAD BUT DID NOT MANAGE TO ID A VEHICLE INDEX FOR THE MOTORBIKE. DURING H2H ENQUIRIES THE KEYS WERE FOUND UNDER A NEIGHBOURING VEHICLE AND RETURNED TO THE VICTIM.

If you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime, or if you have captured any relevant footage on your CCTV or doorbell camera, please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/110957/24 Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Please be vigilant and do report any suspicious activity or behaviour in the area.  

Tips to prevent burglary:  

Check downstairs windows and doors are securely locked before you leave or go to bed.   

Secure UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features.   

Don’t leave keys, phones or other valuables on windowsills or in any other visible place.  

Securely lock rear gates, sheds and garages.   

Keep tools and ladders locked away, as they could be used to break into your home.   

Use laminate glass where possible for any rear doors or windows. If this is not practicable, consider the use of security film over existing windows.   

Use a “Fake TV” or timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home.  

Consider using a doorbell camera, interior camera, or a monitored burglar alarm.   

Consider adding trellis to any side or rear boundaries to add extra height up to a maximum of 2 metres.  

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For more detailed advice, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website: Crime prevention advice | Hertfordshire Constabulary (herts.police.uk)