TWO BURGLARY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Local police arrested two burglary suspects in Twickenham in the early hours of today, it has been revealed.
The police said: “At around 04:19hrs this morning, officers were called to a vacant property undergoing construction works in Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, following reports that two suspects had broken in.
“Officers attended within minutes and located the 2 suspects in a nearby road.
“The suspects ran from police but were pursued and arrested in Sheringham Avenue.
“Enquiries are ongoing. We would like to thank local residents for their vigilance and support. If you notice anything suspicious in your area, please report it to us.
“While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe.
“Make sure that you:
- Double lock your door every time you leave the house
- If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.
- Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows.
- Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through.
- If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house.
- Make sure all valuables are out of sight.
- Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps.
- In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on.
- Set your burglar alarm
- Lock your shed or garage
- Mark, register or record your valuables.
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