POLICE have issued a warning following a spate of shed break-ins at properties in the Lymm area of Warrington over the weekend.
The shed break-ins occured around the Star Lane and Dane Bank Road areas of the village.
Enquiries are ongoing; however, please consider the following advice to help make sure outbuildings are secure. If you notice anything suspicious, please contact police online or on 101 or in an emergency dial 999.
– Make sure that your shed door, door frame and walls are solid.
– Replace any damaged or rotten areas with new sections.
– Try to place the shed door facing your house and not too close to a perimeter wall or gate.
– Consider keeping valuable items in a strong lockable box or cage.
– Fit two closed shackle padlocks on strong padlock hasps – one a third of the way up from the bottom of the door and one a third of the way down from the top of the door.
– Fit wire mesh or bars on the inside of your window frames.
– Consider integrating your shed into your home alarm system, especially if you have valuable items in it. Use door contact sensors and check your glass is secure before installing break glass sensors.
– Illuminate the area around your shed using dusk till dawn lighting.
