Letter box burglary Hanwell
Metropolitan Police Authority
Ealing Borough Police would like to appeal for help from the general public in respect to a residential burglary in Beechmount Avenue, Hanwell, W7 where a VW vehicle was stolen. Between 0400hrs and 0430hrs on Thursday 19th June, the suspect/s have gained entry to a residential property through the front door and stole a number of items from the premise.
Police believe the suspect/s may have gained access by either placing an extendable item through the letterbox to hooks keys that have been left in the hallway or by placing their arm through the letterbox to open the interior door by pulling the handle down and enter the premise without forcing entry or making a noise.
Suspect/s stole a quantity of electrical items, cosmetics, jewellery, personal documents cash, clothing and a set of car keys.
The suspect/s left through the front door and stole a Silver VW Golf [Vrm RJ06 LGN], valued at approximately £11,000, from outside the house.
No suspect/s were seen. No Arrests. Enquiries Continue
Ealing Police spokesperson, said: “This type of crime can be avoided by keeping your keys away from the front door.
Sometimes a burglar will use the keys to open your door, but more often they will take your car keys and drive off with your car.
We are appealing to all homeowners to consider tighter security measures for your keys (including spare sets) and make sure you are properly lock your front door especially at night or when your home is unoccupied.
Residents should also consider changing their habit of leaving keys in the hallway by having a pot for your keys inside a kitchen cupboard or even taking your keys into your bedroom at night to ensure you don’t fall victim to a letterbox burglary.”
Notes: The front door of the premise is a PVC door - Unless you lift the door handle of a PVC Door (which activates the locking system in a number of places along the door) and also lock it with a key these doors can easily be opened by reaching in through the letterbox.
We would appeal to anyone who may have any information which could help with our investigation to contact Ealing Borough Police on 020-8810-1212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
[Crime Reference 2517547/08]
