Crime prevention reminder following three burglaries in Gosport.

We’re reminding people of our crime prevention advice following three recent burglaries in Gosport.

Between 6pm on Saturday 1 September and 7:45pm on Friday 7 September someone broke in through a window at a house on Beechcroft Road. Jewellery including a gold chain with a ruby in the shape of an apple on a pendant with a gold surround was taken.

At some point between 3pm on Friday 7 September and 6:45pm the following day someone broke in through a window at the pavilion in Gosport Park and stole a laptop computer.

This morning (Monday 10 September) at some point between 00:45am and 01:15am someone broke into a house on Rothesay Road and stole a set of keys. A Skoda Fabia was later taken from the driveway.

We are carrying out enquiries to ascertain if any of these incidents are linked to any other reports we have received and members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out regular patrols.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind people of the following crime prevention advice:

• Shut all windows and lock them when you are not using the room, at night, and when you leave your property
• Lock all front and rear doors at night and when you are out. If you have a UPVC door with a multi-point lock ensure you lift the handle and lock it with the key.
• Put all car keys and other keys out of sight and not in reach of windows and letterboxes. It doesn't take much for the keys to be hooked through the letterbox.
• Leave a light on so your home looks occupied if you are going out for the evening. If you head out while it is still daylight and won't be back till after dark then a timer switches (available from most DIY stores) can be useful in turning your lights, radios and other appliances on at a set time before you get back.
• Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.
• Do not leave ladders and garden tools in your garden; lock them away in your shed.
• Have an intruder alarm system installed by an approved contractor. Ensure a visible alarm box is attached to the outside of your home. Also consider fitting security lighting.
• Use door chains and spy holes to give you extra security if someone knocks on your door. Never be afraid to turn people away. If you have concerns about anyone who has come to your door call the police.

Record the details of your property such as serial numbers for electronic goods on the Immobilise website (https://www.immobilise.com/)