Police issue dark evenings burglary warning to Wigan residents

With the clocks having just gone back, Wigan residents have received a dark evenings security warning from Greater Manchester Police.
By Post reporter
Published 26th Oct 2020, 12:06 BST
Updated 26th Oct 2020, 12:10 BST
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There is an increased threat of burglary during the winter months, often due to homes that are left in darkness signalling to burglars that no one is home, but there are precautions homeowners can take, such as using light timers, leaving lights on and even leaving the television on that will help deter criminals.

Figures show that one in three burglaries occur as a result of homes being unsecure, so GMP also recommends: always locking doors even when inside your home, or out of the house for a short time; if you have one, setting your burglar alarm when leaving the house; keeping bins away from windows when they’re not being used as they can be used as a climbing aid for burglars.

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