Report burglary
Burglary occurs when someone enters property illegally with the intention of committing a crime such as theft, damage or injury.
Burglary does not have to occur in a building. Gardens, outbuildings, sheds, garages and building sites are commonly targeted too.
Burglary in progress
If a burglary is in progress, call 999
What should I do if my property is broken into?
Do not
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Enter unless you are sure the burglar has left -
Touch or move anything to preserve potential fingerprints -
Walk across the floors as the burglar may have left footprints
Do
- Call us on 101
- Contact your bank and card providers
- Contact your insurance company
- Wait until a decision has been made on forensics before arranging for damaged locks, doors or windows to be repaired or replaced
How do I report a burglary?
If a burglary has recently happened within the last few hours, you can report it:
Otherwise, you can report a burglary:
Register your property
To register valuable or stolen items, visit the Immobilise website.
Report shoplifting
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