POLICE in St Helens are warning about a rise in burglaries.
Officers say there has been an increase in break-ins across the borough.
However, they have not provided details of how many incidents have been involved in the crime wave.
A number of burglaries or attempted burglaries have been reported by the Star in recent weeks following reports by readers.
Crime safety advice
In a statement police urged vigilance and issued a series of crime prevention tips to help prevent burglary:
- Ensure doors and windows are locked overnight and make sure they are secure when you're in the house too
- Don't leave items in the garden that could be used by a burglar such as tools or ladders
- Fit outside security lighting and during the dark nights, use a light timing device to switch the lights on when you are out
- Remember to remove keys from doors once they are locked and don't leave your car keys on display or near doors or windows where they could be grabbed with a hook or cane
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