Police warn residents across Waveney to step up home security following a spate of burglaries

Police urge residents across Suffolk to step up home security following a spate of burglaries

Amy Smith Monday, April 28, 2014 4:17 PM

Residents across Suffolk are being urged to think about the security of their homes following a spate of burglaries in the east of the county.

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Police have noticed a recent upturn in the number of offences in the Suffolk Coastal District and in more rural parts of Waveney and believe that one or more burglars are currently operating in the area.

Investigations are underway to catch those responsible, with additional patrols and evidence being gathered, but police are asking residents to step up security to reduce the chance of their home being targeted, especially if you are going away this bank holiday weekend.

In many cases it appears homes have been burgled while the occupants have been away, with properties left in darkness, sometimes without vehicles parked in front as there would usually be.

Among the most recent incidents are crimes in Worlingham, Wangford, Monewden, Trimley, Ufford and Otley.

In several burglaries electrical items such as phones, tablets and laptop computers have been stolen and officers are also urging those with such devices to take advantage of security apps that let you track your phone or erase its contents remotely if it is stolen.

DC Andy Barker, Suffolk Coastal CID, said: We have a number of lines of enquiry that we are following to trace those involved in these incidents but we are also asking residents to help us by taking some simple crime reduction steps and are urging you to call us immediately if you see or hear anything suspicious.

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Police warn residents across Waveney to step up home security following a spate of burglaries