Business Crime Alert

Business Crime Alert

Dear Business Owner

Please be aware of two recent commercial burglaries in the area:

Overnight between 10th and 11th October, an empty unit had it's door forced open on Belshaw Court, Billington Road, Billington Industrial Estate.

Overnight between 13th and 14th October, a unit on Farrington Court, Farrington Industrial Estate was broken into after offender/s cut off the gate padlock and forced the door. Tools, machinery and a diagnostic machine were stolen.

As the exact times of these offences remain unknown, we would ask businesses to check any available CCTV footage from the relevant dates and report any suspicious persons, vehicles or unusual activity in the area. Please reply to this email if you have any information.

Please review your security measures and ensure alarms, CCTV, lighting, doors and locks are fully operational. We also recommend that no tools, equipment or other valuables are left in vehicles overnight.

If you notice any suspicious activity, please report it via 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress.

Thank you for your assistance in helping protect local businesses.

Sharon

PCSO 7399

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Sharon Clark
(Lancashire Constabulary, PCSO 7399, Burnley-Coalclough & Deerplay)