Burglaries through insecurities - Check your windows are securely closed

There has been a recent increase in burglaries in Nottinghamshire predominantly through insecure doors and windows, and sometimes whilst homeowners are at home. A number of burglaries have occurred where people have failed to lock front/rear doors or windows at night before going to bed. Please ensure you do not become a victim of burglary, because you haven’t locked your doors and windows.

Please ensure that any items of value, such as laptops, cameras, handbags, keys, wallets etc are NOT left in view of windows.  It only takes a burglar seconds to reach through an open window and grab items, so even if you are only leaving rooms for a few moments, it allows a thief the opportunity to take items quickly.

If you are spending time in another area of the house or garden, make sure doors and windows are not left open and insecure.

General Advice:

For additional security advice please see the attached home security guide.