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Witness appeal following burglary - Clifton Road, Newton Blossomville |
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Hello Resident,
We have had two separate reports of a burglary that happened on the same street (Clifton Road) in Newton Blossomville where a ride on lawn mower was stolen overnight from one property and a mower and chainsaw stolen from a shed at the other property. Several fence panels were broken at the same time when the suspects tried to get from one property to the next.
The incident occurred overnight some time between Tuesday 16/09/2025 and Wednesday 17/09/2025. The suspects may have been driving a white van at the time.
We would like to speak to anyone who has information, CCTV or door cam footage within the area at this time to please come forward. If you have any information around this incident, please contact the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting reference (43250474163 or 43250473977) or online or you can email PCSO C1018 Arlene Ormston on arlene.ormston@thamesvalley.police.uk
If you do not want to talk to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Don't give thieves shed loads of opportunities
Opportunist thieves identify sheds as easy pickings because they are unprotected and lack basic security measures.
The buildings often contain property that can be sold on or implements that can be used to force entry into the owner's house.
Many people fall short on basic security of their sheds.
Please make sure you:
Keep your shed in good condition. Fit a closed shackle padlock to the door. Fittings should be bolted through the door and any screws concealed. It is easy to unscrew the ironmongery, steal contents and in some cases replace the screws to make it look as if the shed has not been tampered with. By using tamper proof screws or coach bolts, together with a good quality pad bar or hasp and staple and close shackled padlock, the shed owner will make it harder for the would-be thief. Bond any window glass in with mastic to prevent easy removal. Fit grilles or mesh to windows to slow down the thief. Replace glass with polycarbonate panels. Ensure all equipment and tools are locked away when not in use. Install a shed alarm. Post-code or mark all property such as lawnmowers, bikes, and tools using ultra-violet pens, forensic marking such as Selecta DNA, SmartWater or engravers. Install a security lighting as a deterrent, and plants such as thorny shrubs to act as a barrier at potential access points. If building a shed, put it where it is most visible to you and neighbours. Ensure ladders are locked to a secure fixture in the shed or garage so they can’t be used to reach top floor windows. Chain large items such as bicycles together, making it much more difficult for a thief to carry away Fit a wire cage inside the shed where more expensive items can be locked away. No thief wants to hang about longer than they have to so delay the time it will take them to get their hands on your tools or other valuable items. | ||
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