Local Priorities Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins) Concern Update

Local Priorities Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins) Concern Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

We are having reports of persons spraying a substance on the lens of cameras outside of properties, impacting what they can record.

Please can you check your cameras including ring door bells to ensure they are not affected.

If you notice this, please report to us via the usual means and clean the lens to ensure the camera is able to record.

Any descriptions of those doing this, please provide this within your report to us.

We will be patrolling those areas affected to provide reassurance and support to anyone who needs it.

Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered the services of Victim Support. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0808 168 9111 or visiting their website www.victimsupport.org.uk. 

Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk.

Not all advice, or security products recommended are the same, or necessarily fit for purpose. 

If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch website.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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