Recently there have been a few shed breaks / attempted shed breaks in the area. There have been no attempts to gain access to houses, just sheds. The offender/s are opportunists and gaining access to unlocked sheds via insecure side gates or using a wheelie bin to climb over a side gate.

Below are a few tips to improve the security around your shed:

• Shut and lock any gates into a back garden.
• Secure sheds with grilles over windows, strong hinges and a good lock.
• Security lights can have a positive effect, so think about installing one.
• Display a sign warning thieves that all valuables have been removed.
• Fit a shed alarm to the inside of your shed, and put a sign up saying the shed has an alarm.
• Photograph valuables and record serial numbers.
• Record serial numbered items on ‘www.immobilse.com’.
• Forensically mark valuable items with a UV pen or Smart Water.
• Lock valuables, even when inside the shed.
• Do not leave wheelie bin/s near the side gate, as offender/s can use this to gain access.

Message Sent By
Mike Edwards (Police, PCSO, Gloucester)