Crime Alert - Criminal Damage - Goxhill

Crime Alert - Criminal Damage - Goxhill

Dear Resident,

Humberside Police are investigating a report of a Criminal Damage from Thornton Road, Goxhill.

The incident occurred around 02:00 hours on 20/10/2026. The offender(s) approached a property on Thornton Road, Goxhill. The homeowner was initially alerted to the activity when horses in a nearby field became agitated. Upon inspecting the property the following morning, the resident discovered that a window on their campervan had been smashed. Fortunately, no entry was gained to the vehicle, and no items have been reported missing at this time.

If you have any CCTV footage (including video doorbell), saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting occurrence ref: 26000148463.

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website

If you have been a victim of criminal damage, please follow the below prevention advice -

Contact the Police as soon as possible on 101, or on 999 if the incident is on-going.

Consider reviewing the general security of your property, including CCTV and lighting.

Increase the surveillance around the front of your property by restricting any boundary wall/fence to a maximum of 1m in height.

Consider defensive planting by planting spiky plants or bushes.

Keep the area around your property free from rubbish and debris as best you can.

Secure any items on your property such as wheelie bins, that could be used to cause damage.

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

Thank you

Humberside Police

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Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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