WITH the clocks going forward this weekend, Thames Valley Police is warning residents to be on their guard for thieves.
They say that with the warmer weather, more people will leave windows open and unlocked while they are in their gardens. This puts them at a higher risk of being burgled.
They encourage people to ensure their homes are securely locked before leaving them.
Expensive garden equipment should always be locked away in a safe and secure location when not in use, the same goes for bikes, which prove to be a tempting target if left unattended and unsecured.
Other tips include:
- Lock your doors while working in the garden.
- Close your windows that in areas that are accessible to a thief, such as from a flat roof or from standing on garden furniture.
- Close ground floor windows and doors whenever leaving your home,
- Keep an eye on neighbours’ homes. If you have a trusted neighbour consider asking them to open and close curtains, pick up parcels, post, when you go away on holiday, and offer to do the same for them.
For more ideas, log on to: www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/protecting-your-home-and-belongings/burglary
