Detectives from East Surrey CID are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Redhill.
The break-in occurred between 8.30am and 5.10pm on Tuesday, 22 October at a house on Grovehill Road.
A Playstation 3 and games, a gold signet ring with the initials JH and a Nexus 7 tablet were taken during the burglary.
Three men were seen in the area between 10am and 11am and officers are keen to trace them as they may hold information vital to the investigation. They are described as two white men and a black man, smartly dressed and carrying a bag as though they were going to deliver leaflets. The men talked at the corner of Grovehill Road for a short period of time before splitting up and walking in different directions.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Tracy Maclean, said:
“We have made a number of inquiries in relation to this burglary and I would appeal to anyone who has any information on this offence, whether they witnessed anything suspicious in the area or have been offered any of the stolen items for sale to contact officers as a matter of urgency.”
House-to-house enquiries and crime prevention advice has been provided in the local area.
Surrey Police launched their six week Operation Candlelight campaign on Monday, 14 October to educate householders into getting into the mind of a burglar and understand what they look out for prior to committing a burglary.
Traditionally there is a rise in burglary offences over the autumn and winter months which the campaign will run due to darker nights and increased spending over the Christmas period.
You can dramatically reduce the chances of being burgled by taking just a few simple measures:
- Register your valuables with a company such as Immobilise
- Never leave door or car keys, wallets or handbags within reach of a letterbox, door or window
- Make your house look occupied when nobody is home by using an automatic timer to switch interior lights on and off
- Set your burglar alarm whenever you leave your home. If you don’t have an alarm, we recommend you get one fitted
- Always close your windows when you are out, and ensure French windows and patio doors are secure
- Dispose of packaging carefully. Empty boxes left outside can advertise to thieves what they can find inside
- Going away? Cancel milk, newspapers and other regular deliveries and ask a friend or local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme to keep an eye on your home
- Mark your valuables with a property marking product and place signs and stickers around your home, making it clear that your property is marked. Photograph your valuables and keep a description of them
- Always secure your shed and garage and don’t leave ladders or other tools outside which could help a burglar gain access to your house
Advice on how to keep your home safe can be obtained from your local Crime Reduction Advisor on 101 or by visiting our home security pages.
Following @SurreyPolice throughout the campaign for further advice and helpful tips and #GiveAThiefGrief for Operation Candlelight news.’
Anyone who has information on this offence is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference RB/13/8684 or information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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