Attempted burglary at Bridlington property

There's been an attempted burglary at a property in Bridlngton.

It happened between 12.01am and 9.00am on Saturday (24th October) on Cardigan Road.

Police say the person, or people, tried to gain entry by damaging the door handle

If you have witnessed anything suspicious contact police on 101 quoting investigation 16/109962/20.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time, or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on 101 quoting Investigation 16/109962/20

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Humberside Police have issued these reminders:

• Remember to keep your own property secure to reduce the opportunity for thieves. Whenever possible lock your doors and windows in unoccupied rooms even if you are in the house.

• Please be reminded to lock your doors and to keep any security gates closed and locked at all times

• Residents are advised not to leave high value items on display as they may entice thieves.

• To assist in identifying stolen property, consider property marking high value items using Smartwater or UV pens. You are also advised to register property at www.immobilise.com which is a free on-line property register used by police forces nationwide to reunite stolen goods to their owners. All you have to do is register online and then upload properties electrical items serial numbers.

The force has issued crime prevention advice:

1. Keep all the doors and windows locked.

2. Make your property appear occupied, even when you are out. You could use timers to turn on lights and have blinds set to prevent seeing inside, which may confirm a house is unoccupied.

3. If an offender approaches your house, make sure nothing blocks the view of them, such as garden hedges or trees and make sure the area is well lit so they are easily noticed.

4. Keep valuables in the home out of general view from the opportunist burglar. They may look through windows when deciding if the home contains property they consider worth stealing. Use blinds, nets or other window coverings to prevent this.

5. Fit a burglar alarm with visible, deterrent bell boxes front and rear and keep the system maintained.

6. Consider joining or forming a neighbourhood or business network/group. Offenders are less likely to cause crime in an area where people care.