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The Wiltshire Times has joined forces with Wiltshire
Police to launch our Lock It Up or Lose It campaign to deter opportunistic burglars who prey on homes left unsecured. Our campaign will include interviews with burglary victims, a candid interview
with a prolific Wiltshire burglar and safety advice and tips from Wiltshire Police on how to prevent yourself becoming a victim.
10:20am Wednesday 29th July 2009
A police detective is warning people not to let their guard down after a home in Trowbridge was burgled after the owner left a window open overnight.
2:50pm Friday 3rd July 2009
The current heatwave is encouraging us all to open the windows and let the breeze blow away the traces of winter.
2:30pm Friday 3rd July 2009
A prolific burglar who spent more than six years in prison for an eight-year crime spree in which he targeted dozens of homes has said his job was made easier by people leaving doors and windows unlocked.
12:56pm Friday 26th June 2009
A father-of-two was one of several Melksham residents to fall victim to burglars who walked in to his house through an unlocked door and stole personal items while his family slept.
1:03pm Friday 26th June 2009
Since January 1, there have been 161 burglaries at homes in Trowbridge, Warminster, Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Westbury and Corsham.
12:45pm Friday 26th June 2009
The Wiltshire Times and Wiltshire Police have joined forces to launch the Lock It Up or Lose It campaign to deter opportunistic burglars who prey on homes left unsecured.
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