Dear Friends,
Please read below Burglaries that have occurred in Crawley and Horsham, West Sussex. They may come in to your area which is why I am sending this to you now, fore armed is fore warned, please be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
Sussex Police are currently investigating a number of burglaries across West Sussex over the last few months where gold is being stolen by criminals because of its high value. However it is important to emphasise that this does not appear to be a series aimed at victims because of their race or religion
A black Audi A3 vehicle has been seen in Crawley and Horsham and it is believed that the vehicle is being used by a group of men to commit these burglary offences. The vehicle has been using cloned number plates and has a distinctive red " Rembrance Day "poppy emblem on the grill at the front of the car located to the side of the number plate . The vehicle also has a distinvtive childs sun visor on the rear passenger door window . Any sightings of the vehicle please call in to 101.
It is worth reiterating how you can use the following basic crime prevention tips to reduce the chance of you becoming a victim:
- If you leave your house empty - even when you are in the back garden - lock all the doors and windows and make sure fanlight windows are closed. Be especially careful about those on the ground floor and above flat roof areas.
- Put your garden tools and any ladders away into a secure garage or shed after using them. They could be used to break into your home or that of your neighbours.
- Double check fences and boundaries to make sure they keep burglars out.
- When you leave a room unattended, close and lock windows and doors - especially on the ground floor.
- If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened, or make sure they are not large enough to allow access to a burglar.
- Keep all wallets, purses, credit cards, car keys and other valuables out of sight.
- Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars.
- Put your garden tools and any ladders away into a secure garage or shed after using them. They could be used to break into your home or that of your neighbours.
- Double check fences and boundaries to make sure they keep burglars out.
- When you leave a room unattended, close and lock windows and doors - especially on the ground floor.
- If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened, or make sure they are not large enough to allow access to a burglar.
- Keep all wallets, purses, credit cards, car keys and other valuables out of sight.
- Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars.
If you would like a visit from a crime prevention officer, contact your local PCSO by visiting www.sussex.police.uk.
If you have any information about burglaries, please call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk. If you see or hear a burglary taking place call 999 immediately.
Copied from email from Inspector Rachel Carr, Crawley Police
Regards
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| Sussex Federation Neighbourhood Watch | |
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