Householders in Leigh are being warned not to leave garden tools lying around outside their homes.
Shovels and spades were used by burglars to force open doors and windows on four occasions during February.
Sergeant Simon Monks of the Leigh Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Residents need to ensure that tools are stored in sheds or garages that are always kept locked.
“Burglars are always on the look out for opportunities and leaving a shovel in the garden could provide them with the means to break into your home. It’s important for people to help police by making things as hard as possible for criminals.”
To contact the Leigh Neighbourhood Policing Team call 0161 856 7225 or email leigh.apt@gmp.police.uk
For non-emergency calls or to report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit gmp.police.uk/wigan
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Use 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.
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