Burglaries in Berkhamsted prompt appeal from police
The offenders were disturbed and made off without gaining entry to the second property.
Police are appealing for information after a burglary and an attempted burglary in the Berkhamsted area.
Between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday (8 March), a property in Castle Hill was broken into and a search was carried out.
Enquiries are continuing to identify stolen items.
Moments after, officers were alerted that a second property, in Golf Club Road, Little Gaddesden, had been targeted. However, the offenders were disturbed and made off without gaining entry.
Detective Constable Natasha Gibbings, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing at this time, but we believe the two incidents are connected. I am appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity to please come forward.
“I am also particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been driving through the area, including around Ringshall Road, and has a dash cam fitted to their vehicle. Please check your footage as you may have captured something that could assist us with our investigation.
“Anyone with information can contact me at Natasha.Gibbings@herts.police.uk.”
Hertfordshire Constabulary offers the following crime prevention advice:
- Make your home less inviting to a burglar by closing and securely locking all windows and doors when you go out.
- If you’re not home in the evenings use timer switches on lights to give the illusion someone is in.
- Install dusk to dawn external lighting.
- Consider installing a doorbell camera and monitored burglar alarm.
- Keep keys and valuables secure and out of sight.
- Ensure boundary fences are secure with side gates locked.
- Keep tools and ladders in a locked shed as these items can be used against you to gain access to your property.
- Secure bins at night and put garden furniture away for the winter as these can be used by burglars as climbing aids to gain access to upper floor windows.
- Ensure your vehicle is locked and remove all valuables as burglars often check to see if doors are left unlocked.
- If you notice anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, please report it to police (details below).
- Join Hertfordshire’s Neighbourhood Watch for alerts and advice.
You can report information online, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting the relevant crime reference number above.