Friday, 18 May 2012

Distraction Burglaries - all areas

Distraction Burglaries
Over the last month there were a number of incidents in neighbouring areas (Finaghy, Carryduff & Bangor) where two males posed as members of the Water Service "checking taps for blue dye".
Very vague descriptions - one described as swarthy skinned, no vehicle identified.
Please be wary of bogus callers - proper representitives of any agencies will have photo identification and will be patient to wait for you to check credentials with the relative agency.
Please ensure elderly and vulnerable family and neighbours are aware.

Garages and Sheds - All areas


As we approach the brighter nights and the gardening season the local police and Community Safety Partnership would like to remind residents of a few simple crime prevention techniques that can help deter criminals and help prevent thefts from garden sheds and garages.

By following a few simple steps you may be able to avoid becoming a victim of this sort of crime;

Ensure you always lock your shed or garage

On sheds use a Hasp lock (this is a plate that covers retaining screws)

Fit curtains or blinds to your shed or garage to stop persons looking in.

Consider coverage of your shed or garage by a censored light.

Make sure all property in your shed or garage is properly marked (postcode and house number).

Consider fitting a portable PIR alarm (less than £15 from any DIY store) or one linked to your house alarm.

Make sure all ladders and tools that could assist the criminal are locked away securely.

Help to make your community safer, and deter criminals by securing your property, by reporting suspicious activity promptly to police, and by demonstrating that you are switched on to crime prevention