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Crime Alert - Burglary

Dear Resident,

 

Humberside Police are investigating a report of a number of sheds that have been broken into at Woodbine Park Allotments.

The incident occurred overnight between the 25th & 26th August 2025. The offender(s) approached a number of allotment plots, forced entry into sheds and stole gardening equipment from within.

If you have any CCTV footage (including video doorbell), saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting occurrence ref:  25000119936.

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

 

🔐 Shed Security

  • Use a Strong Lock

    • Fit a closed shackle padlock or a hasp and staple lock with coach bolts.

    • Consider a shed alarm — many are inexpensive and motion-activated.

  • Reinforce Doors and Hinges

    • Use hinge bolts or security screws to prevent doors being unscrewed.

    • Add a security bar across the inside of the door for extra strength.

  • Secure Windows

    • Fit wire mesh or grills inside windows.

    • Use frosted film to obscure the view of valuables inside.

    • 🧰 Tool and Equipment Protection

  • Mark Your Tools

    • Use UV pens, engraving, or forensic marking kits like SmartWater or SelectaDNA.

    • Clearly label with your postcode and allotment plot number.

  • Lock Tools Away

    • Store tools in a lockable cabinet or box inside the shed.

    • Avoid leaving tools out overnight — they can be used to break into the shed.

  • Record Serial Numbers

    • Keep a list of serial numbers and photos of valuable items.

    • Register them on www.immobilise.com — a free national property register.

    • 🌱 General Allotment Safety

  • Install Lighting or Solar Motion Sensors

    • Even basic solar-powered lights can deter intruders.

  • Fencing and Gates

    • Ensure perimeter fencing is secure and gates are locked when not in use.

    • Consider planting thorny bushes like hawthorn or pyracantha along boundaries.

    • To assist us in identifying stolen property please consider property marking high value items using Forensic Marking or UV pens.  You are also advised to register property at www.immobilise.com which is a free on-line property register used by police forces nationwide to reunite stolen goods to their owners. All you have to do is register on-line and then upload properties electrical items serial numbers.

    If you have a burglar alarm ensure it is set and working.

    Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

     

    Thank you

    Humberside Police

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    Kev Horsfall
    (Humberside Police, PCSO, Scunthorpe Rural)
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