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Dear Resident, A burglary has occurred between the hours of 00:00 on 29/08/25 to 10:30 hours on 30/08/25 in the area of Stockton Road. Entry was gained through the back door breaking the lock and a black mercedes was taken. Always lock all doors and windows. Double check that your key fob has locked the car and remove all valuables from within. Keep house and car keys away from the letterbox and public view in a signal-proof (faraday) pouch, including spare keys. Switch keys off when not in use.Use steering wheel locks and security devices for gear levers and clutch pedals for your vehicles. Read more at www.soldsecure.com Look at anti snap locks, patio door security lock Consider installing collapsible bollards. Keep your car’s computer system updated and consider fitting a tracker. Visible, working and switched-on security lights and alarms (connected to all doors and windows).Fit all doors with bells to alert you if they are opened and internal doors with locking bolts.Let a neighbour know if you are going out so they can be wary of suspicious sights and sounds and ask if you can park your car on their driveway or in their garage. Cancel deliveries if you are away for anything more than one evening.Consider “beware of the dog”, “property marking in place” or “vehicle tracked” signage. Make your home appear occupied: draw curtains and leave a light on. Use timers for lights and radios when you leave the house. Regularly review home security, checking the grounds of your house are properly secured with sturdy fencing or spiky shrubbery. Consider putting gravel on driveways and paths. Join or create a WhatsApp, Facebook or Home Watch group with neighbours to share information and watch out for each other: www.ourwatch.org.uk Report all suspicious people or vehicles (anything unusual) with as much detail as possible to police. Call 999 in an emergency, 101 in a non-emergency, or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/contact Regards Lisa lisa.gamble@cheshire.police.uk 07976 582 198 | 
