Police warn residents to secure their sheds
22/06/2012
Police in Wrexham are warning the local
community to ensure they lock and secure their sheds and outhouses
and reduce the chances for opportunist thieves.
Between the Tuesday 19th and
Thursday 21st June a number of sheds and garages were
broken into overnight in the Lancaster Terrace, South Sea Road and
Fron Road areas of Wrexham where power tools, mountain bikes and
camping equipment were stolen. The mountain bike is a JT
Aggressor in make, black and white in colour with a distinctive
chain guard and a home made splash guard on the back made of inner
tube.
Local Officer Sergeant Arwel Ellis said “North
Wales Police are working hard to prevent and detect crime and are
asking that residents help by taking steps that will make it
difficult for offenders to gain access to their sheds and
outbuildings. Many thefts can be prevented if steps to protect the
property are taken. Please ensure that your shed is locked using a
heavy duty pad lock and that your shed is in good condition with
any damaged area replaced or repaired.”
Sergeant Ellis added “Any person who would
like more information on protecting their property can contact
their crime prevention officer at North Wales Police by contacting
101. Indeed any person who has any information on these crime
should also contact Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers
on 0800 555 111.