Police to check door handles as part of burglary crackdown (From St Helens Star)
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Police to check door handles as part of burglary crackdown
9:51am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News
Police will be patrolling burglary hot spots.
A CAMPAIGN to crackdown on burglaries will see police testing house and car door handles unannounced in an attempt to ram home the importance of security.
Increased numbers of officers will be patrolling potential hotspots for burglary and car crime through evenings and through into the night.
Residents whose property is discovered unlocked will be warned that their property is vulnerable to crooks.
Launching Operation Handle, Superintendent Dave Fox said: "Most burglaries are opportunist with criminals seizing the chance to commit the crimes when a window is left open or a door is unlocked.
"The operation demonstrates the commitment of the force to reduce burglaries and to take action against those who have no qualms about breaking into the homes of others and taking their property.
Anyone with any information about burglaries, or who has witnessed anyone acting To report someone suspiciously in a neighbourhood contact Merseyside Police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Comments(9)
mumnan
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2:50pm Tue 23 Oct 12
kjd161
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3:44pm Tue 23 Oct 12
endless666 wrote:No worries there. Daft Dave Cameron says it's ok to kill anyone who comes into your gaff without your permission. Does the mother-in-law count?
Brilliant idea, there you are relaxing watching the tv and suddenly the door open and a big burly copper is standing there. You either attack him thinking he's a burglar or worse have a heart attack.
frankly
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4:53pm Tue 23 Oct 12
moonman77
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12:08am Wed 24 Oct 12
Bill Bradbury
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9:16am Wed 24 Oct 12
The officer apologised but had come upstairs to check if we were OK.
Today it would be used an an excuse to sue for some breach of regulation or other. I was just pleased the police were being so proactive AND on a beat in the early hours of the morning probably a rare thing today.
You would be surprised how many people leave doors and cars unlocked or keys where they can be easily accessed.
sunshineandshowers
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9:03pm Wed 24 Oct 12
frankly
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3:59pm Thu 25 Oct 12
the dr who
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9:01am Sun 28 Oct 12
frankly wrote:another really great comment. have you got a UPVC door they dont lock unless you use the key "no Latch" so most if not everyone just shuts it,
anyone leaving their doors unlocked are idiots whether in the house or not in this scum ridden age......the war years are long gone
people dont really think some nutter will walk in and do you harm, your right about scum everywhere, someone not far from me was stabbed by a complete nutter who just walked in and stabbed her. he was picked up in the street when the police arrived, but its just so easy with the UPVC doors now.
so perhaps its somthing that will help people to think.
but the last time i saw a policeman on foot he was going into the police station.
endless666 says...
2:08pm Tue 23 Oct 12