| Re: Garden thieves
Most thieves are opportunists - if you take simple and sensible precautions you can deterr criminals and avoid becoming a victim.
Examples include locking away tools, not leaving items on view, having proper lighting, cctv, alarms, making your place look habitated when on holiday by having timer lights/radio, locking windows, getting good quality padlocks etc etc
Although it would not help theft of tree, you should always contact police to report the offence - in addition, in london at least police are bringing in a dna based marking scheme for property for victims of certain offences. Contact the officer responsible for where you live in your force area and see if they do something similiar they will also be able to give you proper advice re securing your land and property, possible arrange a visit from an officer to discuss crime prevention or other similiar...
In any case, always note serial numbers for objects when possible - dont forget push bikes have a code on the underside of the frame where the pedals are.
I would suggest that anyone who does find thier shed broken into/crime committed against thier property should contact police, dont touch any places where criminals may have touched (e.g. door handles, boxs, lawn mowers, fences, gates, locks etc) or pick up anyting that has been introduced to the location by the criminal or which they have touched such as gloves, ciggarette ends, drinks, always be mindful that there may be footprints/tyreprints in soft earth. In short, look but dont touch. Call police and tell them in as much detail as possible as to what has happend, when, exactly what was taken, its value, any routes you think may have been used.
If you find any objects, foot prints etc and it rains take simple steps to shield them using dustbin lids or plastic - always try to leave objects in position unless impracticable.
hope this helps  |