Burglary
Please be aware that between 0800hrs and midday on Friday 29 November 2024 offender/s have smashed through a side door of a property at Birches Lane, Kenilworth. The offenders gained access to the inside of the property and once iside carried out an untidy search. A number of items were stolen, including watches, passports and birth certificates together with a number of other personal documents. The offenders also tried to steal the TV but failed. They left the premises by the rear fence which they damaged as a result.
This is crime reference 23/50914/24
Burglary
Please be aware that between midday and 1230hrs on Friday 29 November 2024 offender/s have smashed the rear patio door of a property on Coventry Road, Kenilworth to gain access to the inside of the property. Once inside the offender/s carried out an untidy search and a number of items were stolen including jewellery and personal medical devices.
This is crime reference 23/50925/24
These latest burglaries cause concern as they appear to be very opportunist. One of the most effective deterrents to this type of burglary is a monitored burglar alarm. If the offenders can see you have monitored alarm, they know that however they try to gain entry to the property the alarm will notify the homeowner and police in seconds. Consequently, they tend to look for elsewhere where there is less risk of being caught.
Unmonitored CCTV may act as a partial deterrent but is not as effective as a monitored burglar alarm because offenders nowadays almost always completely cover any recognisable features with clothing and headgear so are often not deterred by being caught on camera. However, monitored CCTV which also has voice and speaker functionality can make a difference as you can make offenders aware that you can see them and police are on the way.
Monitored burglar alarms and CCTV systems are available from a range of outlets and suppliers and are not significantly expensive. Two local suppliers are;
https://www.samphiresecurity.co.uk
If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information about either of these incidents please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Kenilworth Watch 