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Dear Residents, Please be advised that an attempted burglary occurred on 06 March 2026 between the hours of 0700 and 1800 on Ravensbury Road, SW18. During this time, unknown individuals attempted to gain entry to a residential building. Tool marks were subsequently discovered on the communal entrance door. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police. If you have any information that may assist with enquirers, please contact police on 101. 3 STEP PROTECT Protect your valuables Keep valuables out of sight from any windows and store keys away from letter boxes.Use timer switches to light your home to suggest someone is in during the evening and night time.Using a forensic marking kit to protect your valuables allows for easier recovery if stolen; take photos of your valuables too. For more information on product marking go to www.met.police.uk/cp/crimepreventionFor high value items, consider safe storage facilities away from your home. The National Pawnbrokers Associationprovide a list of vault venues in London. Alternatively, use a security rated home safe bolted to the floor or wall and not on display. www.securedbydesign.com provides more information on accredited safes. Safeguard your building Install a monitored burglar alarm to deter opportunist criminals.Good lighting is essential. Installing a dusk till dawn light can help identify people and is safer for people coming and going after dark.Lock all windows and double lock doors whenever you leave home, even just for a few minutes.Upgrade your door locks by using British Standard products. Ask a member of the Master Locksmiths Association for advice at www.locksmiths.co.ukStrengthen door-frames with hinge bolts, restrictor chains, London and Birmingham bars.Use a letterbox guard to stop people reaching in and helping themselves to your keys or opening the door.Consider installing CCTV or a video recording doorbell which records when motion is detected and allows live streaming to your phone whilst you're away. Secure your outside Lower fences and planting at the front of a property – no more than 1m high, allows a clear view and does not provide cover for someone hiding or trying to force a window or door.If possible do not store wheelie bins near fences and windows – it prevents their use as climbing aids for burglars. Kind regards, Wimbledon Park Neighbourhood Policing Team 
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