Please be aware that between 0445hrs and 0515hrs on Monday 9 December 2024 offenders have broken into a property at Woodland Road, Kenilworth by snapping the lock on a rear door to the property. A number of items were stolen including a laptop computer.
This is crime reference 23/52256/24
Please beware that between 1800hrs on Sunday 8 December and 0800hrs on Monday 9 December 2024 offenders have gained access to a construction site on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth by climbing over 9 ft perimeter fence. Once inside the offenders have stolen a red Honda petrol jet washer.
This is crime reference 23/52296/24
Once again the event at Woodland Road has easy locks can be snapped. Anti Snap locks are a major deterrent and protection against burglary. On 25 November we put out a general information post which included what householders can do to protect themselves and deter criminals, particularly to remove the vulnerability of burglary where homes are not fitted with anti snap locks. Here is the link to the that advice:
.https://kenilworthnwatch.com/2024/11/24/car-key-burglaries-keyless-car-theft-kenilworth/
Watch how easy it is to snap a door lock and how anti snap locks thwart such a method of entry to premises and homes.
Eydens Locksmiths from Coventry have offered to apply a 10% discount throughout December to any Kenilworth residents that wish to purchase or have anti snap locks fitted to their doors.
If you think you may have seen or heard anything in relation to either of crimes mentioned in this alert, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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