🔒 Lock Up Before You Step Out This November 🔒

🔒 Lock Up Before You Step Out This November 🔒

Good Morning

With the darker evenings now here and many of us heading out to enjoy Bonfire Night celebrations and Diwali events, it's worth taking a minute to make sure your home is properly secured before you leave.

Burglars often look for easy opportunities, and a few simple steps can make all the difference:

✅ Lock all doors and windows
✅ Secure side gates, sheds and outbuildings
✅ Keep jewellery, keys and other valuables out of sight
✅ Leave a light on or use timer switches to make your home appear occupied
✅ Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property if you are away

Even if you are only popping out for a short time, taking a moment to check your home's security could prevent a crime and save a great deal of distress.

Please help spread the message by sharing this advice with family, friends, neighbours and local community groups.

🔒 Lock Up Before You Step Out

For further home security and crime prevention advice, visit: https://www.gmp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/

Thank you 

Inspector Matthew Harvey

Trafford Neighbourhood Team