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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 have seen an increase of burglaries in recent weeks all have entered the addresses by entering via the rear patio doors and items such as cash and jewellery have been taken. We urge that with the nights getting darker earlier and many people out during the evenings you to follow the steps below and let family and friends know:
These are some steps that we as advise:
• Check alarms or install one if you haven't already.
• Check locks, look into upgrading locks if needed.
• Install a dusk to dawn light or motion detection lights, this increases visibility and can deter burglars.
• Remember to cancel deliveries if you are going away.
• Don't leave parcels in the sight of thieves, inform the delivery company of a safe place to leave parcels if you are not in.
• Think about what thieves can see from the street, don't place valuables in sight of thieves.
• Keep jewellery and heirlooms safe.
• Keep sheds and outbuildings secure.
• Leave a light on when you are out, don't leave your house in complete darkest.
• Keep hedges low, Tall hedges mean burglars have a place to hide behind.
• Don't leave doors open, residents who live in flats make sure you know who you are letting in and make sure the door is closed behind you.
• An open window is an open door.
• Don't publicise boxes and rubbish of expensive items: TV's, play stations, phones, ETC
• Lock vehicles, remove valuables and secure the vehicle with steering wheel locks.
• Hide car keys away from sight, faraday pouches/boxes stop the signal escaping preventing thieves from relaying it and gaining access to your vehicle.
• Secure bikes, lock up in secure sheds or garages.
• Stay vigilant, look out for your neighbours, let neighbours know if you are going away and ask if they can keep an eye on the house.
• Report suspicious activity, Contact police if you see anything unusual Call 999 or 101.
 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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