Police warning after spate of burglaries in West Lancs

There have been a number of recent burglaries in the West Lancashire area including Aughton, Halsall, Burscough and Lathom. We’re working hard to keep you and your family safe, but there are steps you can take to help us.

Try to get into the habit of following your own course of action when you lock up your home. This will ensure that you don’t forget anything.

Here’s what we recommend you do before you go out:

Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes
Double lock any door
Make sure that any valuables are out of sight
Keep handbags away from the letterbox or cat flap and hide all keys including car keys, as a thief could hook keys or valuables through even a small opening.
Consider using a Faraday pouch for keyless entry cars.
Never leave car documents or ID in obvious places such as kitchens or hallways
In the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on
If you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights and a radio on at night
Set your burglar alarm
Make sure any outside gate is locked
Lock your shed or garage
Lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor
 

Thanks, Stay Safe

West Lancs Neighbourhood Police Team