Creeper Burglary Advice D Division

D District Community Safety Message


Sept 2011 `Creeper Burglary` Alert

A `Creeper Burglary` is when the thief targets a house with a view to breaking in, when the householders are asleep or out of the house but close by, to steal car keys and other property and leave in the householders car.

Unfortunately across D District some have occurred.

Police would offer you the following advice on how to prevent it;-

1 Always ensure you lock all windows and doors in your home when working outside, going out or going to bed at night.

2 If you have a house alarm, use it – even if going out for short periods of time.

3 When you go to bed alarm the downstairs

4 Security lighting can be a BIG deterrent for the burglar

5 Secure property normally outside the home, such as bicycles, garden tools, sheds, etc with good quality locks or remove altogether.

6 Never leave car keys, handbags, mobile phones or house keys downstairs at night.

7 Don’t keep large amounts of cash at home

8 You should always mark personal property such as electrical goods etc with UV pen – (Postcode & House number) or smart water

9 If you see something suspicious, report it IMMEDIATELY to police on 0845 600 8000

10 If you see a crime in progress, ring 999 IMMEDIATELY

Unfortunately a high number of domestic burglaries are through insecure doors or windows (This may affect your insurance claims)