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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We had two burglaries on Saturday 29th November:
Ingleboro Drive
Crime Reference: 01/8263715/25
The victim returned home to find the front door barricaded and was unable to gain entry. The rear back door glass panel had been smashed, and several chisel marks were visible around the frame.
Inside, an untidy search had taken place in all bedrooms, with contents tipped onto the floor and beds. Jewellery and cash were stolen.
The property backs onto Riddlesdown Common, and it is suspected the offender(s) gained access to the garden via the common.
Penwortham Road
Crime Reference: 01/8261749/25
Suspects broke the lock on the garage door, forcing it open and causing damage. They also smashed CCTV cameras belonging to a neighbour.
Once inside, they rummaged through the garage, including fridge freezers, leaving them open. The only items believed missing are heavy-duty shopping bags.
The garage is located at the rear of the property, accessible via an alleyway from Victoria Avenue, which suspects likely used.
 While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables.
Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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