AN AREA of Reading is being targeted by burglars.
Northcourt Avenue residents have reported burglaries to their garages and sheds recently, with police warning residents to 'be vigilant'.
Garages and sheds have been targeted for burglaries in Northcourt Avenue, Reading. Please be vigilant. Lock your outbuildings. Exterior lighting is an effective deterrent. Report anything suspicious at the time it is taking place. Work with us to reduce crime and catch offenders. pic.twitter.com/qJkweIMrC5
— TVP Reading (@TVP_Reading) January 29, 2020
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Posting on Twitter, Thames Valley Police said: "Lock your outbuildings.
"Exterior lighting is an effective deterrent.
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"Report anything suspicious at the time it is taking place.
"Work with us to reduce crime and catch offenders."
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