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Police warn against 'sneak' burglaries
12.09.2008
Greater Manchester police are warning households about the threat of burglaries as it embarks on a campaign to reduce such crimes.
Chief Constable Peter Fahy said many people tend to think burglars break into homes at night, but there is a growing problem of 'sneak in' thefts.
This, he explained, is when burglars enter properties that have unlocked doors when the owners are in another part of the house, home insurance customers may be interested to know.
Often thieves take mobile phones and purses, but some also take the keys for cars parked on the drive, the officer said.
"We need people to make sure they take all sensible crime prevention measures to guard against sneak in thefts and to keep car keys out of sight," Chief Constable Fahy commented.
Greater Manchester police are launching several new operations aimed at making neighbourhoods safer.
Last month, police in Yeovil urged homeowners to take a few simple steps to prevent them from becoming victims of thieves.
PC Brett Gitsham advised people to ensure their windows and doors are secure and to keep car keys, mobile phones and handbags out of sight, the Yeovil Express reports.
Chief Constable Peter Fahy said many people tend to think burglars break into homes at night, but there is a growing problem of 'sneak in' thefts.
This, he explained, is when burglars enter properties that have unlocked doors when the owners are in another part of the house, home insurance customers may be interested to know.
Often thieves take mobile phones and purses, but some also take the keys for cars parked on the drive, the officer said.
"We need people to make sure they take all sensible crime prevention measures to guard against sneak in thefts and to keep car keys out of sight," Chief Constable Fahy commented.
Greater Manchester police are launching several new operations aimed at making neighbourhoods safer.
Last month, police in Yeovil urged homeowners to take a few simple steps to prevent them from becoming victims of thieves.
PC Brett Gitsham advised people to ensure their windows and doors are secure and to keep car keys, mobile phones and handbags out of sight, the Yeovil Express reports.