A Hemel Hempstead resident woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning (Tuesday, December 3), finding that they were in the middle of an ongoing burglary.
The incident took place at 4am, with the victim being awoken by noises downstairs. The offender had gained access to the house on Storey Street via rear patio doors that had been left unlocked.
When the victim went to investigate, they disturbed the suspect, who they left in an unknown direction.
Upon the arrival of the police, they found that a messy search had been conducted in the house, and that the victim’s van keys and bank cards had been stolen, along with his roommate’s laptop.
If you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime, or if you have captured any relevant footage on your CCTV or doorbell camera, please contact the police no-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/454/23 & 41/457/23.Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Hertfordshire Police have also provided tips to residents looking to avoid being burglary victims themselves.
This includes locking rear doors, gates, sheds and garages, keeping valuables away from visible places, installing burglary alarms or a doorbell camera, and use timer switches on lamps to make it appear that someone is at home when you are out.
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