Building sites and outbuildings in Uttlesford targeted by thieves

Thousands of pounds worth of workmen’s tools, gardening tools and equipment have been stolen during a series burglaries at building sites, garden sheds and outbuildings in Uttlesford, a recent news report in the local media has been able to find.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “In springtime we often notice an increase in shed burglaries.

“We are working with Neighbourhood Watch to encourage residents to take steps to secure their property. Such as putting a lock on your shed/garage door and using it, a shed door can be further secured with a ‘shed bar’ coach bolted through the frame.

“Also with larger tools and bikes consider fitting a shed shackle to the wall or ‘eye’ type anchor into a concrete floor and chain it to this. “Consideration should be given to getting a shed alarm; they are quite reasonably priced from DIY stores or internet, and effective.”

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