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Burglary Alert

Our local police SNT have warned us about an increased spike of domestic burglaries occurring throughout Barnet, Brent and Harrow (although Golders Green ward has not been affected yet).
 
The suspects involved, equipped with crowbars, have targeted homes during the hours of darkness whether the occupiers were present or not. When disturbed, the suspects promptly flee leaving damage to properties, mainly front doors.
 
The suspects involved consist of masked and gloved individuals described as of white heritage working in a group of as few as 2 to as many as 5. They primarily target jewellery, watches and cash.
 
They tend to use high value vehicles with cloned registration numbers.

Please stay alert.  For crime prevention advice visit this site.

Autumn nights – Anti Burglary

Naz Gungor, a PCSO in the Cricklewood Safer Neighbourhood Team writes:

As the nights draw in, we will be concentrating on residential burglary as part of our Autumn Nights campaign. We know it’s a matter of great concern for our residents.

Burglars are opportunistic and observant; they will look for homes with windows or doors left open, or with vulnerable features they can exploit.

Many burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passer-by, they are more likely to feel vulnerable and choose somewhere else.

Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not very secure and contain tools with which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry into a home.

Please be also aware of distraction burglars who pretend to be someone they are not in order to enter your home to steal. Common methods include:

  • Pretending to be from a utility company investigating a gas or water leak.
  • Asking for help to leave a note for a neighbour.
  • Claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get into your home quickly.
  • Working in teams where one person distracts you while the other searches your home.

For more crime prevention advice please visit our website.