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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 wanted to share some encouraging news with our community about the strong results the Homerton team has achieved over the past two weeks. Thanks to focused patrols, proactive investigations, and teamwork, we’ve taken meaningful action to keep our neighbourhood safer.
Last week, officers arrested a prolific burglary suspect linked to offences committed across the Homerton sector over the past two months. The individual was charged with three burglary offences, appeared in court, and was found guilty. He has now been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, bringing a series of distressing crimes to an end and providing reassurance to affected residents.
The team also secured a four-month prison sentence for a suspect arrested for sexual harassment. This outcome reflects our commitment to taking reports of this nature seriously and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
In addition, a prolific shoplifter was arrested and charged on Wednesday. This arrest is part of our ongoing work with local businesses to tackle repeat offending and support shopkeepers who are impacted by theft.
These results are a direct reflection of the hard work of the neighbourhood teams and the information and support we receive from the community. Your reports make a real difference, and we encourage you to continue working with us as we keep pushing for a safer Hackney for everyone
 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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