Burglary alert

Morning Everyone,

There have been a couple of linked residential burglaries, over the last few days, very close to the Whitton Ward.

In both cases the occupiers were away, which may suggest the suspect/s have been looking around the area, in a car or on foot. 

Frustratingly, there has been no CCTV images of any possible suspects, but if you think you may have some information regarding these two crimes, please let me know. 

I have included some details, a small map of the burglary locations and some burglary crime prevention advice below:-

The first - STRATHEARN AVENUE, WHITTON, TW2 – 01/ 02/06/2026 –  between 1700hrs – 1800hrs, victims currently away - glass broken in the rear kitchen door and found open - untidy search upstairs drawers found open in the bedroom and jewellery found laid out on the bed but not taken - victims are still away so unsure as to what has been stolen

The Second - STRATHEARN AVENUE WHITTON, TW2 – 01/ 02/06/2026 - between 1700hrs – 1800hrs, victims currently away- entry via the rear door which had been smashed - untidy search of wardrobes - no property stolen.

Here are ten top tips for securing your homes and out-buildings

1. Don't leave your keys or ID documents within easy reach of doors, letterboxes, or windows.

2. Close and lock all doors and windows. If you have multi-locking door handles, lift the handle, lock it with the key, and remove it. Remember - LIFT - LOCK - REMOVE. Put the key in a safe place out of sight in case of fire.

3. Lock garages and sheds so garden tools and ladders can't be used to break into your home.

4. Keep side gates locked, and wheelie bins stored behind them.

5. Use timer switches linked to lights and a radio, so it appears that someone is at home.

6. Invest in a safe for valuables and sentimental items and securely fix it to a solid surface.

7. Install a visible intruder alarm system - burglars don't want to be seen or heard.

8. Install low level 'dusk till dawn' lighting to increase visibility and deter burglars.

9. Keep side and rear boundaries high to restrict access and front boundaries low to remove hiding places.

10. Photograph and mark valuables and sentimental items with your postcode and house number/name.