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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. There has been a sudden increase in burglaries on Camberwell Green ward, below are the details of three recent burglaries.
Attempted Burglary of a flat in Mirlees Court, 50 Coldharbour Lane on 18th Dec at 5pm. A male tried to trick his way into a flat, stating that he needed to check on a water leak. The male then tried force entry when the occupant refused entry. He made off prior to police arrival. If you have information, call 101 and provide crime reference 01/8336434/25.
Burglary on a house on John Ruskin Street on 19th Dec at 9pm. Male suspect arrived on a red cycle before forcing open the front door, which was only secured on the latch lock. A neighbour saw the door open with the cycle outside and called police. The suspect exited with the victim’s shopping trolley filled with stolen goods, the neighbour challenged the suspect and recovered the stolen items. Suspect managed to escape after a brief police chase. If you have information, call 101 and provide crime reference 01/8341196/25.
Burglary at Roth Court, Caspian Street on 20th Dec at 6:54pm. Three males used a 9-meter ladder to access the 2nd floor balcony, smashing a window to gain enter. The suspect’s stole jewellery and passports. If you have information, call 101 and provide crime reference 01/8344764/25.
Top tips to reduce your risk of burglary:
1) Install a doorbell camera, this can act as a deterrent and provide great evidence.
2) Make it look like someone is at home, leave lights and television on or use a timer switch.
3) Use all available locks on windows and doors, lots of suspects will test to see if the door has the deadlock in use. The latch lock can easily be slipped or forced open so do not rely on it!
4) Register the serial numbers of valuables, for free, with crime prevention charity www.immobilise.com this allows us to return any recovered stolen property and prosecute offenders. Instructions on the website.
5) Register the serial number of cycles for free with www.bikeregister.com Instructions on the website.
 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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