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Cumbria Police issue burglary prevention advice to homeowners

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 08:26 · Archive

Cumbria Police are urging homeowners to lock all doors and windows before bed, following a 90-crime increase in business and community burglary.

Cumbria Police have issued burglary prevention advice to homeowners in the county, urging them to 'lock all doors and windows before heading to bed' to thwart burglary attempts. The force has told residents that taking a few seconds to ensure their home is secured at night 'could make all the difference'.

Business and community burglary saw an increase of 90 crimes in the latest Cumbria Police performance report. The rise has been driven by a spate of incidents in Workington.

Anyone with information about crime in Cumbria is urged to report it by calling 101 or, in an emergency, 999. Members of the public can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Cumbria Police issue burglary prevention advice to homeowners
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