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We are aware of a series of burglaries in Fisherton De La Mere and Wyle. If you saw anything suspicious, or have CCTV or doorbell footage that could help with our enquiries please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54230135927. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. We'd like to urge everyone to do what they can to protect their homes from burglars. We have lots of advice on our website including: Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when just in the garden. And make sure you have approved locks or bolts to all doors and windows.Never leave a spare key in a hiding place like in a plant pot or letter box - a thief knows all the hiding placesRegister all serial numbers from electrical items, tools and garden equipment with Immobilise.com the free national property register. Mark items without serial numbers with an artificial DNA property marker such as Smartwater or SelectaDNA.Use a timer to set lights to mimic your usual activity when you are not at home.Do not open the door to anyone you don't know or are not expecting. Always check by using a spy-hole or look through a window. Don't trust an ID card.Trim back any plants and hedges at the front of your property to no higher than one meter to remove hiding places.Always report any suspicious activity, note any vehicle registrations, descriptions of persons involved and direction of travel.Consider installing a monitored burglar alarm, and only use a company that is registered or certified with the NSI or the SSIAB.Take photographs of all jewellery including hallmarks and keep them safe. Make sure that you have up to date contents insurance.Keep all keys, purses and wallets out of sight and away from the letterbox.You can find more tips here: Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Wiltshire Police |
