Attempted burglary in Goole

Goole householders are being reminded to keep their properties secure after an incident in the town.

An elderly lady left her property on Charles Drive to put some rubbish in the bin and left the back door unlocked.

The incident happened last Thursday (February 9), at about 1.40pm.

When she went back into the house and locked the door behind her, the lady went upstairs and discovered a man in the front bedroom.

 The man was described as white, in his early to mid-thirties, of medium build and was about 5ft 10ins tall.

He had short, fair hair and wore a green top. He spoke briefly to the lady before moving to leave the bedroom.

The man made his way downstairs, passing the woman on the landing, and left the property via the back door and down the passageway between the house in question and the neighbouring property.

Nothing was taken from the lady's home but police are keen to trace the intruder and would like to speak to anyone who may know anything about this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 quoting crime reference number 18899847 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There is lots of advice about how to keep your home secure at the website www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk

Humberside Police is urging people to lock their doors immediately when they return home, and if you are in the house or garden, keep doors and windows locked.

 If a door is your only ventilation and you have to leave it open consider a door chain.

If you have locks fitted to windows use them. If you have to leave the window open for ventilation then consider fitting a window restrictor to prevent the opportunist burglar climbing in. Consider door or window chimes.

Lock your garden gates at all times. Every time you lock a gate, door or window, you are reducing the opportunities available to the criminal.

 

If you would like more specific advice please contact your local PCSO or Community Wardens, who will be happy to discuss security with you.

Keep valuables out of sight where possible. Net curtains and blinds restrict what can be seen from outside.

Hide purses and handbags and don't leave cash lying around.

Make sure you have your postcode and house number marked on your property with UV marker pens or similar.

Be aware who is in your neighbourhood and contact the police if you are concerned on 0845 60 60 222 or 999 in an emergency.