Local Priorities Burglary Message

Dear Resident

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Following a series of shop/commercial premises burglaries over the last two weeks, the suspect has been arrested, charged and remanded to appear court today.

Carl Richardson DOB 05/10/1980 of no fixed abode, was arrested yesterday following a proactive operation to locate him after he was identified in relation to a series of burglaries. He has now been charged with 8 offences in relation to these, and will also be recalled to prison following his appearance at court today.

Officers from South West burglary team led the investigation into these offences, assisted by proactive units and neighbourhoods teams to collect evidence and bring the suspect before the courts.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you:  

• Double lock your door every time you leave the house  

• If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.  

• Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows.  

• Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through.  

• If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house.  

• Make sure all valuables are out of sight. 

• Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps.  

• In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on.  

• Set your burglar alarm 

• Lock your  shed or garage 

• Mark, register or record your valuables. 

Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

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