Burglary at Educational Premises - Crime Prevention Advice

Burglary at Educational Premises - Crime Prevention Advice

We would like to make residents and local businesses aware that a burglary has recently occurred at Ambitious College, Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, Clyde Road, South Tottenham, N15 4FY.

During the incident, a number of laptops and mobile phones were stolen from the college.

Enquiries are ongoing; however, this incident serves as a timely reminder for businesses and residents to review their security measures and take steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary.

Business Crime Prevention

Businesses, schools and educational establishments are encouraged to:

✅ Secure all doors, windows and access points.
✅ Lock away laptops, tablets, mobile phones and other valuable equipment when not in use.
✅ Ensure CCTV systems are working correctly and recording high-quality images.
✅ Maintain intruder alarms and regularly test security systems.
✅ Keep external areas well-lit and free from concealment opportunities.
✅ Restrict access to keys, fobs and security codes.
✅ Consider property marking and maintaining accurate asset registers.
✅ Report suspicious activity promptly.

Home Crime Prevention

Residents can help protect their homes by:

✅ Keeping doors and windows locked, even when at home.
✅ Using quality locks on doors, windows, sheds and garages.
✅ Keeping valuables out of sight.
✅ Using timer switches on lights when away from home.
✅ Installing alarms, CCTV or doorbell cameras where appropriate.
✅ Recording serial numbers and marking valuable property.
✅ Reporting suspicious persons or vehicles in the area.

Metropolitan Police Crime Prevention Advice

For further crime prevention information and security advice, please visit:

🔗 Metropolitan Police Crime Prevention Hub
https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Reporting Crime

📞 999 - Emergency or crime in progress
📞 101 - Non-emergency reporting
📞 Crimestoppers (anonymous) - 0800 555 111

If you have any information relating to crime or suspicious activity in the Tottenham Central Ward area, please contact police.

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