Three men have been arrested following reports of four separate burglaries in the Blunsdon area last night.
Men in their 40s, 30s, and 20s were stopped in a vehicle on the M4 near Reading just after midnight, following reports of four burglaries.
They have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and are presently in custody for questioning.
- Burglary remains one of the force’s top priorities, and here are some tips on securing your home:
- Burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables. A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door.
- Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.
- Burglars are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house, such as during the school run or holidays.
- Burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard, and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passerby, then they are more likely to feel exposed and may move on to find somewhere else to burgle.
- Burglars often choose a home because they’ve spotted a specific vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle they want to steal – and the keys are more than likely to be inside the residence. Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not that secure and contain tools which the burglar can use to assist them in gaining entry to a home.
- It’s a fact that many burglars return to homes that they’ve previously burgled because the homeowner failed to upgrade security following the first burglary. They sometimes return to an area to try to burgle a nearby home that they spotted while committing a previous break-in. Even more reason for you to ensure you keep your home as safe as houses.
You can find more tips and helpful information on the Wiltshire Police website: Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Wiltshire Police.
