Attempt Burglary Near You -St Leonards Road

Attempt Burglary Near You -St Leonards Road

Dear Resident

You are receiving this because you live in the vicinity of a burglary that occurred on St Leonards Road, this occurred Thursday 12th November 1840hrs and 1850hrs and the method of attack was by snapping the cylinder lock to try gain entry. 

VICTIM AND SUSPECT ARE STRANGERS. ON THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION STATED THE SUSPECT HAS PULLED UP OUTSIDE THE VICTIM ADDRESS AND MADE HIS WAY TOWARDS THE FRONT DOOR AND STAYED THERE FOR AROUND 3 MINUTES BEFORE GETTING BACK INTO HIS VEHICLE.

THE SUSPECT HAS THEN PARKED AT THE BACK OF THE VICTIM ADDRESS AND GONE TO THE BACK DOOR OF THE ADDRESS AND SNAPPED THE LOCK OFF THE BACK DOOR.

THE SUSPECT HAS THEN RAN BACK TOWARDS HIS CAR AND DRIVEN OFF IN A UNKNOWN DIRECTION AFTER THE VICTIM HAS COME DOWN AND TURNED THE LIGHT ON IN THE KITCHEN.

Firstly if you have CCTV or a doorbell camera please check it between 1830hrs -1900hrs to check if you had any activations. 

Secondly if you have a door with a cylinder lock (composite or UPVC doors mainly) please check the lock. 

As a precaution, please check that your door locks are secure and correctly fitted. We recommend anti-snap locks with a 3 Star rating, certified to either TS007 or SS312 standards. These locks are available from many locksmiths and security providers.

Whilst we do not wish to alarm residents, it is always worthwhile reviewing your home security and reporting anything that seems suspicious. If you have any information regarding this or any other burglary, please contact us on 101.

Thank you for helping to keep our communities safe.