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09:04 14/06/2023
With many people welcoming the hot weather we are currently experiencing, Northamptonshire Police is issuing tips to prevent people becoming victims of opportunistic burglars.
Statistics show that more than a quarter of summer burglaries happen when people leave keys in locks or within reach of open windows, doors unlocked, or windows ajar when they leave the room or go out.
While the only person to blame for a burglary is the burglar themselves, officers are issuing seven tips that everyone can use to prevent themselves from being a victim of burglary this summer.
Detective Inspector Alan Rooney from Northamptonshire Police’s Burglary Team said: “As in previous years, we’re seeing an increasing number of burglaries where offenders have simply been able to let themselves into a property through unlocked doors and open windows.
“These kinds of offences are preventable but no less distressing for victims, who have to deal with the loss of their possessions and also the emotional impact of a burglary.
“It’s entirely understandable people want to keep Their homes cool during warm weather, but you also need to keep home security in mind. Check out our seven tips and don’t let a burglar in to help themselves – always lock up to keep your home and valuables safe.”