Theft from Outhouses

Theft from Outhouses

We are appealing for residents to remain vigilant following a recent shed break-in on Trusley Gardens, and a suspicious male seen on Stevenson Place.

Offenders often target sheds and outbuildings looking for valuable items such as bicycles, power tools, gardening equipment, and other property that can be quickly sold on. We would like to remind everyone to review their security and take simple steps to help protect their belongings.

Crime Prevention Advice:

🔒 Always lock your shed, garage, and outbuildings with a good quality lock.

💡 Install sensor lighting and consider CCTV or a video doorbell covering entry points.

🚲 Secure valuable items such as bicycles and tools with additional chains or ground anchors where possible.

🏷️ Mark and register valuable property using a property marking scheme and keep a record of serial numbers.

🌳 Keep hedges and fencing maintained to reduce opportunities for offenders to hide.

🚪 Ensure side gates are locked and secure, particularly overnight.

👀 Report any suspicious activity, unknown vehicles, or individuals acting suspiciously in the area.

If you have CCTV, doorbell footage, or any information that may assist with enquiries relating to this incident, please contact us via our non-emergency channels quoting the location of the incidents.

Together we can help keep our neighbourhood safe.

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