Warning over holiday break-ins
Published Date:
22 August 2008
EMPTY houses are being targeted by skilled criminals while holidaymakers are away, Lincolnshire Police have warned.
A spate of burglaries have recently taken place where thieves have got in and out without causing a disturbance, meaning it takes days before residents realise they have been robbed.
Two break-ins in Northope Lane, Thurlby, have been highlighted. The first took place between 8pm and 1.30am on Tuesday, July 29. A tool was used to open a window and a laptop, TV, satellite navigation system and mobile phone were taken.
In the second incident – on the night of Saturday, August 2 – a tool was used to prise open a conservatory door and window and a Samsung plasma TV was taken.
In Swallow Hill, Thurlby, between Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, August 19, a window was forced open and the premises was searched, with drawers and lids opened.
In another incident a home in Stamford Road, Colsterworth, was targeted between 4.30pm and 12.30am on Thursday, July 31. Windows were prised open and an Apple imac laptop was taken.
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Last Updated:
22 August 2008 10:28 AM
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