SHED and allotment owners have been reminded to remain vigilant following thefts in Wrexham.
Inspector Victor Powell said this week his team has received reports of incidents in Offa.
He said: "It is that time of year now where some people are locking up their sheds and going away.
"We have had reports of sheds and allotments being targeted so our community safety team is out trying to offer support.
"If you have an allotment or shed, please make sure it is locked and secure. "If you need help or advice please contact our community safety team based in Llay."
Here are some top tips from North Wales Police on how to keep your shed safe:
- Invest in a quality padlock - cheap ones can be easy to break
- Change the screws in the shed door hinges and hasps to round head bolts that are fastened from the inside - this stops burglars just unscrewing them and lifting the door off
- Think about installing a battery powered intruder alarm - if someone does break in then the noise may scare them off before they take anything
- Display warning signs that the building is alarmed and covered by CCTV, to act as a deterrent
- Consider whether you need windows in your shed (or garage) - boarding them up makes it harder for burglars to know if there's anything worth stealing inside
- Secure bicycles to the ground or a wall if possible, so they can't just be lifted up and carried away
- Check that your home insurance covers your garage and shed
For more advice, visit: https://www.north-wales.police.uk/advice-and-support
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