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Craven residents urged to review home security following burglaries

3:40pm 25th April 2018 Police appeal for Craven residents to review their home security following a spate of burglaries. Craven Inspector Geoff Crocker has issued an appeal to residents within the district to be vigilant against burglaries and report any suspicious activity to police, following a spate of break-ins. Since February 2018, 35 homes, sheds and outbuildings have been burgled. Eight of these burglaries have involved criminals using a blowtorch on a UPVC door to expose the lock and then gain access to the property. The properties which have been targeted are in the Sutton-in-Craven and Crosshills areas, with similar incidents being reported over the border in Keighley and Bradford. In most cases, the properties burgled have had a car of significant value on the driveway and thieves have gained access to the property and gone on to take the car keys and make off with the vehicle. Speaking about these crimes, Inspector Crocker said: “I want to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to apprehend the criminals who are committing these crimes. “We are actively targeting the border we share with West Yorkshire and my officers are carrying out high visibility patrols. Our investigations are ongoing to locate those responsible and bring them to justice. “However, communities defeat crime by working together. Let’s make it as hard as possible for these criminals to target our area. That’s why I am appealing to the public to report any suspicious behaviour they witness to police on 101, or in the case of an emergency via 999. “I would also recommend that residents review their home security arrangements and consider having snapsafe locks fitted to external doors front back and patio doors. Euro-cylinder locks can be fitted to wood as well as UPVC doors, so it’s advisable to check. All DIY stores carry replacement Euro-cylinder locks and they are quite straight forward and easy to replace." If you do need any help with door or window locks, Craven District Council, working with Yorkshire Housing Home Improvement Agency and Police, are currently running a scheme which could assist. Funding, made available by the Police and Crime Commissioner, is available for residents who can apply for free locks to improve the overall level of their home security. More information is available on the Craven District Council website – www.cravendc.gov.uk or by calling 0345 366 4405. Compared to the rest of the UK, Craven is still one of the safest places in the country, with the levels of crime and burglary down in comparison to previous years. However, this is of little comfort to those whose homes have been invaded. North Yorkshire Police say they are not complacent and are doing everything they can to keep Craven safe and appreciate the steps residents take themselves to protect their property. Share This Story
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