Shed and garage burglaries
Across the Chipping Norton area we are experiencing a high number of shed and garage break ins. Over the last few days the perpetrators have targeted Charlbury. We have received reports from victims in the Enstone Road and Ditchley Road area.
The thieves are specifically after power tools, items they can pick up easily and sell them on quickly.
Garages and sheds are full of expensive tools and equipment that can easily be stolen, or used to break into the house. Many are unprotected and lack even basic security, making them a prime target for burglars.
Never leave a garage or shed unlocked, especially if it has a connecting door to the house. Any connecting doors should be treated the same as an external door and be fitted with strong locks.
For extra security:
•make sure doors are strong and secure enough not to be kicked in
•fit strong padlocks and hardware to doors
•fit locks or bars to windows
•secure tools and machinery with anchor posts
•install a battery or mains-powered shed alarm
•mark all tools and machinery with your postcode and register them on Immobilise
•Replace all external screws with anti-tamper screws
Wesley Smith · Thu 21 Sep 2017, 09:40 · Link