Residential Burglary

There has recently been an attempted burglary on Mariner Way, Lancaster.  At approximately 01:20 on Monday16th February2026 (log LC-20260216-0042) Three males have entered a property via an unlocked front door.  They encountered the residents of the property and immediately fled the scene.

If anyone has any information or CCTV cameras they can check during the times of the incidents, it would be very helpful.  You can contact us on 101 referencing one of the log numbers above or by replying directly to this message.

Please always be vigilant and make sure all your windows and doors are always locked and secured and if you have any valuable items, keep them locked and out of sight and if possible don't keep them in garages or sheds.  Also, do not forget to lock your car doors as most criminals are opportunists.   

On this occasion, the offenders may have been looking for any car keys hanging up in the hallway.  Try to keep keys out of reach and and of sight and if possible, not hanging up near the front door.

How protecting your garden makes your home safer

It may not seem obvious, but protecting your garden and outbuildings like sheds not only keeps bikes and other valuables safe, but can also stop burglars accessing tools to get into your home.

· Low front boundary; keep hedges and walls at the front of your house low (under one metre) so burglars have nowhere to hide.

· Secure side gate; keep side gates locked at all times. Open gates mean burglars can easily access your home without being seen by passers-by or neighbours.

· High side and rear boundaries with trellis and spiky defensive planting; keep hedges, walls and fences around your back garden high (over 1.8 metres). Add lightweight trellis to gates and fences and plant some prickly plants to make it harder for burglars to climb over.

· Gravel driveway and path; gravel driveways and paths make it harder for burglars to go undetected.

· Security light; install an outside security light so that intruders can’t approach without being seen.

· Intruder alarm system; install a burglar alarm system.

· Secure your shed; always keep your shed locked and secured, and make sure it is anchored down to prevent it from being lifted in order to gain access. Often sheds contain valuables such as power tools and bicycles.

· Never leave tools lying around; never leave tools lying around as they can be used as a way of breaking into your home. 

If you want to report a Burglary or any other non-emergency crimes, please contact us on 101 or 999 if you want to report a crime in progress or feel threatened or intimidated.  Alternatively you can report online at https://doitonline.lancashire.uk