Burglars Continue To Target Homes

Stay vigilant folks. Just when you think the lockdown would deter burglars, John, from Blacon, sends me this report. Thanks again John. On the one hand it’s great that you keep us all up to date. However, on the other, it is sad that these burglars and the scammers are still about. Like in this report, “burglars continue to target homes.”

How so you may think if most people are at home.

To see how and what’s happening, have a read of this important Cheshire Police Alert. We all need to be so much more vigilant it seems on top of everything else. As if we haven’t got enough to be worrying about.

Burglars Continue To Target Homes In Cheshire Despite Coronavirus Crisis

Here’s the alert in full below:

Burglars continue to target homes in Cheshire despite the current coronavirus crisis.

In the space of a week police received reports of 50 residential burglaries across the county.

Burglars Continue To Target – Sheds, Outbuildings and Garages

Criminals have targeted sheds, outbuildings and garages stealing valuables from inside.

Specifically, there were 16 incidents reported in Macclesfield, 10 in Warrington and eight in Chester. Also, a further 16 cases reported across the rest of the county.

It is important to note that officers are continuing to carry out high-visibility patrols in the local community. Also, that they are carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace those responsible.

Residents are being urged to think about security in their home to reduce the chances of falling foul of thieves.

Superintendent Richard Rees said: “Despite the current lockdown, which is aimed at people staying at home to help save lives and protect the NHS, it is clear that thieves are still targeting homes in Cheshire.

“Criminals adapt to situations. Also they will still find ways to commit crime even during difficult times like this.

“We need everyone to ensure they are thinking about security at home.

Because, during this period people are spending a lot of time out in their garden and clearing out their garage or shed. I’d encourage you to remember to keep them locked and secure.

“Even if you don’t think a burglar would target your home, it’s not worth the risk.”

Burglars Continue To Target Homes-Follow This Advice

Residents can follow the simple safety advice below:

• Check outbuildings, sheds and garages are locked and secure.

• Keep windows shut when unoccupied.

• Also, keep personal items such as bikes and gardening tools stored away and out of sight.

• Furthermore, invest in strong padlocks to fit to sheds and/or garages or have them fitted with an alarm.

More advice can be found by visiting our website https://www.cheshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/residential-burglary/

If you have been a victim of a burglary please report it by contacting Cheshire Police on 101 or visiting https://www.cheshire.police.uk/

Message Sent By Daniel Millington (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Media Officer, Corporate Communications)

Like with all our Chester Crimewatch posts, spread the word wherever you can. Most importantly though, stay safe folks. And stay at home.

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Coronavirus News

This may or may not be related to coronavirus news. In a way it could be said that it is. In so far as the burglars have adopted a totally new approach. Therefore, without the coronavirus crisis, would they be so focused on sheds and garages etc?

Either way, it probably won’t do any harm to include this post in the newly created Coronavirus News category as well. Even though it is a new category, the posts count is building. You can see all other coronavirus news posts HERE.

Thanks for reading this “Burglars continue to target homes” post. Also thanks for taking the time to visit my website. Much appreciated.

John from Blacon sends us some really important, alerts and updates doesn’t he. Even if these alerts have prevented just one crime being committed, then they are worth it. Probably though, I imagine they have helped way more than one.

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