Crawley Police launch ‘Operation Magpie’ to help protect residents’ sheds and garages from theft

Crawley Police have received reports of “sheds and garages being broken into recently in Crawley”, a post on Crawley Police’s Facebook page said.

The police are advising residents to ensure that their valuables are safe.

Crawley Police’s Facebook post continues: “Please ensure your property is secure, keeping bikes and other valuables safe.

“For residents that have a garage within a garage block communal area, visit often to ensure that all is ok.

“Fitting good strong locks or an alarm system is a good deterrent in keeping the burglars out. Ensure that items are secured within the premises using locks and other devices.

“The top 5 items that are normally stolen are bikes (which includes electric bikes and quad bikes), mowers, sports equipment, power tools and garden tools.”

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For more safety advice, please visit Sussex Police webpage at: https://www.sussex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo