Community Support Officer Jennifer Arkwright has information on recent burglaries in Palmers Green Ward and advice for everyone on how to keep burglars out.
Dear Ward Member,
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.
There has recently been a burglary on Hedge Lane where entry was gained via the kitchen door being forced open as the lock hadn't engaged. An attempted burglary on Elmdale Road where the front communal door was forced open and the two male suspects disturbed who ran off. Plus an attempted burglary on The Grove where male suspects were seen to enter the rear garden via the garden gate and try the rear patio door before they were challenged by a neighbour and they drove off in a black car. Please be aware as many residents are taking advantage of the summer holidays to go away.
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 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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Regards,
Jennifer ARKWRIGHT| PCSO 7104NA
Palmers Green Safer Neighbourhood Team Dedicated Ward Police Community Support Officer | ENFIELD BOCU
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