“He knows where you live, so do we” – message to Northants burglars this Christmas

Detectives from Northamptonshire Police’s Burglary Team are sending a special message to burglars in the county this Christmas.

Christmas cards addressed to known burglars, or people suspected of burgling, are currently hitting doormats across the county as part of Operation Crooked – the Force’s campaign to reduce burglary.

Since the campaign was launched three years ago, burglary has reduced by more than 40%.

Head of the Force’s Burglary Team - Detective Superintendent Emma James, said: “Historically, burglary rises in the winter months as burglars use the cover of darkness to carry out their crimes.

“But we are not taking our foot off the gas in our determination to reduce burglary even further than has been done already, and these Christmas cards are another tool in the box to continue sending that zero-tolerance approach message.

“It may seem like a bold move sending these cards, but I want there to be no confusion here – we absolutely do not tolerate burglary in Northamptonshire and we will catch up with you if you are an offender. We know more about burglars than they would like to believe, including where they live.

“If you are a burglar, you are not welcome in Northamptonshire and I hope the people who receive these cards take them as a friendly message to have a fantastic crime-free Christmas.”