
Police have warned residents to be vigilant after a spate of burglaries in Carnforth.
Officers have also reassured residents that an investigation is currently ongoing.
If you have any information which may be linked to these crimes or notice anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted, in confidence, on 0800 555 111 or online https://orlo.uk/Ozk8a
Police have also issued the following crime prevention tips:
Lock your windows and doors, even when you are in
Remove attractive items from window view, such as electronics, car keys, cash or jewellery and store any high value items in a secure place
Hide your keys away from the letterbox - there are devices that can be used to retrieve them if they are close enough
Any items that could be used to aid entry to your property, such as ladders and other tools, need to be stored away
Immobilise have a free online service where you can mark and register your property for free
Security lighting, timer switches and house alarms are a great deterrent and installing them should be considered