Burglary at St John The Baptist's Church Wakerley

Burglary at St John The Baptist's Church Wakerley

Burglary at St John The Baptist's Church Wakerley.

Dear Resident

We are appealing for information about a burglary at St John The Baptist's Church Wakerley which is located off Main Street, Wakerley. The burglary happened between the 1st of August 2025 at 00:00 and 16th of September 2025 at 00:00

The offender or offenders forced open a wall safe which is located at the church and stole an unknown amount of money.

Did you witness anything? Did you see anyone or any vehicle(s) in the area that looked suspicious? If so, then please contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting ref: 25000547948. Alternatively you can report online here.

You can also pass on information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Residential or business burglary crime prevention advice below:

Residential Burglary

Burglars often break in at the rear of properties. Ensure your rear garden is secure at all times with 1.8m perimeter fence/wall/gate and keep all gates locked

Make sure the front of your property is easily seen – fences and hedges should not be more than 1 metre high

Install dusk to dawn lighting above your front door

Keep your doors locked at all times – so many burglars just walk in – don’t make it easy for them!

If you’re not in the room, close the window

Make sure your house looks occupied, leave lights on when you’re out. Use timer switches for when you’re away

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Business burglary

Ensure your premises are alarmed. If you are in a remote location, your alarm should be remotely monitored and any confirmed activations forwarded directly to police for response.

Make sure your premises has good lighting covering access points and dark or hidden areas

Invest in CCTV to deter and detect crime

Retailers should leave their tills empty overnight with till drawer left open to avoid any damage

Valuable items should be stored within a securely locked cupboard/cage within the building

More crime prevention advice can be found on the Northamptonshire Police website and on the Neighbourhood Watch website.

If you would like to contact your local policing team, search in the Your Area section of our website.

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PCSO 7007 PAGE

East Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Policing Team

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