January 9, 2012
Detectives received four reports of burglary and three reports of attempted burglary at addresses in Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade. Power tools, fishing equipment, a vacuum cleaner and alcohol were taken from the garages sometime between 6pm on Friday January 6 and 4.40am on Saturday January 7.
In most of the incidents, it appears that offenders have used a bladed item to force the garage lock and gain entry to the premises.
Detective Sergeant Jim Mallen, who is investigating the series of raids, said: “It is quite unusual for a number of properties in the same address to be targeted in such a short space of time.
“We would really like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone else who may have information – however small or insignificant they think it is – that could help us. Don’t dismiss your information as unimportant – even tiny details which don’t seem relevant now might become useful later on in the investigation.”
Bedfordshire Police are reminding residents that taking some simple measures can help reduce the chance of their house, garage or sheds being broken in to:
If you have information relating to this incident, contact DS Jim Mallen, in confidence, on 01234 274151, the non emergency number 101, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111,or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Did You Witness Garage Burglaries?
BEDFORDSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of residential garages in Biggleswade were broken in to over the weekend.
Detectives received four reports of burglary and three reports of attempted burglary at addresses in Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade. Power tools, fishing equipment, a vacuum cleaner and alcohol were taken from the garages sometime between 6pm on Friday January 6 and 4.40am on Saturday January 7.
In most of the incidents, it appears that offenders have used a bladed item to force the garage lock and gain entry to the premises.
Detective Sergeant Jim Mallen, who is investigating the series of raids, said: “It is quite unusual for a number of properties in the same address to be targeted in such a short space of time.
“We would really like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone else who may have information – however small or insignificant they think it is – that could help us. Don’t dismiss your information as unimportant – even tiny details which don’t seem relevant now might become useful later on in the investigation.”
Bedfordshire Police are reminding residents that taking some simple measures can help reduce the chance of their house, garage or sheds being broken in to:
- Sheds and garages – buy and USE a good quality lock, padbolt or hasp and staple with padlocks
- Check gates and fences – are there any weak spots – a high back wall and a thorny hedge are two great deterrents.
- Side passage - fit a strong gate. .
- Consider an inexpensive alarm system.
- Do you really need a window in the shed or could it be boarded up?
- Mark your property with postcode. You can buy cheap kits from most DIY stores, which enable you to etch the number on – or simply paint it on. This is more effective than “invisible” marking which can fade. You could share the cost of the kit with neighbours and friends.
If you have information relating to this incident, contact DS Jim Mallen, in confidence, on 01234 274151, the non emergency number 101, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111,or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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