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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. Met Engage Burglary advice.
A reminder to residents.
Observations were noted while officers were on local patrols. It does echo some of the already highlighted advice.
We have noticed on our patrols; households are leave their large green and brown (garden waste) wheeled bins up against or Infront of side gates/fences leading to the rear of the property.
These could allow easy access, giving thieves an easy way to step up and over any fence or gate.
Bins left out can also indicate that there is no one at home.
Sometimes this can be overlooked, as storing away so many large waste bins and recycle boxes can be difficult to do.
If you can, remove Garden furniture or any bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.
Wooden pallets can also act as a short ladder, consider storing these out of view or behind a fence/gate where possible.
 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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