Secure the front door
Thames Valley Police has warned of an increase in residential burglaries where properties with uPVC and composite front doors which are not double locked, are being targeted.
The majority of burglaries in recent weeks have involved this method of entry.
CCTV and camera doorbell footage shows offenders who have been defeated by a fully secured door just moved on to neighbouring properties where they have succeeded because the door was not properly secured.
uPVC doors can be easily opened from the outside if they are not locked with the key. Simply lifting the handle does not completely secure the door. Burglars have also been known to put their arm through a letterbox or cat flap and use a tool to push the handle and gain entry to homes.
Take just few simple home security steps to thwart thieves
•Deadlock your door with the key - do not just lift the handle
•Keep house and car keys upstairs or store them somewhere safe.
•Use all door and window locks fitted to your home
The majority of burglaries in recent weeks have involved this method of entry.
CCTV and camera doorbell footage shows offenders who have been defeated by a fully secured door just moved on to neighbouring properties where they have succeeded because the door was not properly secured.
uPVC doors can be easily opened from the outside if they are not locked with the key. Simply lifting the handle does not completely secure the door. Burglars have also been known to put their arm through a letterbox or cat flap and use a tool to push the handle and gain entry to homes.
Take just few simple home security steps to thwart thieves
•Deadlock your door with the key - do not just lift the handle
•Keep house and car keys upstairs or store them somewhere safe.
•Use all door and window locks fitted to your home
