Burglary Alert

An attempted residential burglary occurred on Nicholas Way on 24th September 2025, at around 1.20am. 

The attempted burglary was committed by the suspects, who had gained entry by jumping over a fence at the rear of the property, then damaged a door lock at the rear of the property, to try and gain entry, but were then disturbed by the property alarm, the suspects then made off out of the rear again, nothing taken.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL YOUR DOORS ARE LOCKED AND SECURE, IF YOU HAVE A UPVC FRONT OR REAR DOOR, JUST CLOSING THE DOOR IS NOT SECURE, THESE DOORS MUST BE DOUBLE LOCKED, PLEASE LIFT THE HANDLE AND LOCK.

REMOVE KEYS, AS TO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE DOORS AND LEAVE THEM IN A SAFE PLACE, THIS ALSO INCLUDES ALL OUTER DOORS, EVEN MORE SO ANY SIDE GATES OR GARDEN GATES.

Did you see or hear anything suspicious? You can let us know via OWL, or by ringing 101 and quoting crime reference 01/8008924/25. You can also provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111.

Please take care to secure your property.  The attachment provides basic crime prevention advice on how to make your home safe. You can also help build a safer street by encouraging your neighbours to sign up to OWL free at https://www.owl.co.uk/ Further helpful burglary and crime prevention advice can be found by following this link https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/