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Good Morning!

Apologies if you have seen this message on our social media accounts, but I am aware a lot of you on here will not have seen it. 

It only takes a minute to lock your doors, but takes a lot longer to replace your belongings if you become a victim of burglary.

As the end of the year draws near, take some time to check your home's security - it's better to be safe than sorry!

Don't advertise your lovely new presents - either by posting photos on social media of that new gadget or gaming device you got, or by leaving their packaging by your bins  

Make sure your front and rear doors are shut and locked – both when you leave the house but also on your return. We’ve found most burglaries happen via unlocked doors as opportunistic thieves seek out any opening that they can take advantage of.

The most common items taken in a burglary are car keys, cash and bank cards so keep them out of sight and not within reach of windows or letterboxes.

If you have a keyless entry system for your vehicle, then a cheap and effective way to prevent the frequency being relayed is to put them in a signal blocking box or pouch.

Consider installing external lighting – makes coming home and leaving in the dark safer, but it also acts as a good deterrent for burglars too! Having your lights on a sensor so it activates at dusk to dawn is ideal. 

Use a timer to switch on lights to make the house appear occupied, even when it isn't - LED energy saving bulbs can help keep the cost down and reduce fire risk as they don’t heat up 

Look out for our property marking events in your local area as this is another great way of safeguarding your belongings.

Find more advice by searching 'crime prevention advice' on our North Yorkshire Police website

Report any suspicious activity via our website, or call 101

In an emergency, call us immediately on 999

And remember that crime is extremely low in Richmondshire, so let’s do our best to keep it that way.

I would be really grateful if you found this message useful, that you would take the time to respond below, so I can monitor future content and do hope you have a lovely day.

Regards

Martin