Thursday, May 21, 2009

Sweet-toothed burglar in Worthing

A BURGLAR with a sweet tooth broke into a house using a garden fork and stole mobile phones and a computer console. The break-in happened in Orchard Avenue, Tarring, between 8.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday, May 14. The burglar used a garden fork to open a window at the back of the house before climbing inside. Before the burglar stole two mobile phones and a PlayStation, police say he tried to open a sweet tin!
Anyone with information about this crime can contact police on 0845 6070 999, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

(Reproduced from Midhurst and Petworth Observer, May 20th)

GARDIEN TIP: Do not leave garden tools outside where they can be used to force entry into the home. Lock them away in the shed and make sure it's secure following our advice at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/shed-outbuilding-security.aspx

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