Time to change clocks and check your locks

With the clocks going forward on Sunday, March 26 and the start of the brighter evenings, the police are urging people to check that their properties are secure against opportunist burglars.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Mar 2017, 09:41 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2017, 12:00 BST

The message is simple: Check your locks, not only on your house, but on any outbuildings, garages and sheds in order to safeguard valuable equipment.

Superintendent Simon Walls said: “Make sure your home is secure. Lock doors and windows. Never leave a garage or garden shed unlocked. Keep your valuables stored away safely, and never leave them where they can be seen through windows.

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“I would encourage everyone to take some practical steps to protect your home and belongings:

• Lock your doors and windows

• Ensure gardening tools are locked away after use

• Don’t leave cash or valuable items on display

• Never leave keys in the locks, on table tops or hooks in view of external windows

• Report suspicious persons or vehicles to police

• Consider fitting an alarm or other security devices

Superintendent Walls continued: “A proportion of all burglaries occur at unsecured premises through unlocked doors or windows. If your doors aren’t secure, neither is your house.”

For further crime prevention advice, speak to your local Policing Team Officer or your Crime Prevention Officer on 101. There is also additional advice on securing your home available online at www.psni.police.uk

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