Police appeal following Handforth burglary

Officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit are appealing for information following a burglary in Handforth.

The incident occurred at an address on Dean Road, Handforth, sometime between 5.30pm and 8.30pm on Monday 21st November.

The offenders have accessed the property and once inside the address they stole a quantity of jewellery.

Following the incident PC Steve Davenport said: “I’m keen to hear from anyone who was in the local area at the time of this incident and believes that they may have seen anything suspicious.

“I’d also like to take this as an opportunity to remind people to ensure that their homes are secure at all times, especially over the Christmas period.

“Simple steps like having you lights on a timer and not leaving valuables on display can all help to ensure that you are less likely to become a victim of crime.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 995 of 21/11/15, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Here are some more safety tips to deter opportunistic thieves:
• Have your lights on timer switches, ensuring lights come on as the dark nights draw in.
• Keep keys away from letter boxes to stop burglars ‘fishing’ for them and letting themselves into the property.
• Make sure doors and windows are shut and locked, even when you’re at home.
• Don’t leave valuables on display. Remember ‘out of sight, out of mind’.
More crime prevention information can be found on www.cheshire.police.uk.