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Warm weather warning

3:55pm Tuesday 13th May 2008


REDDITCH residents are being warned to close and lock doors and windows if they go out as the hot weather arrives.

Police often see an increase in "sneak-in" burglaries with the arrival of the warm temperatures and crime reduction officer Pc Stan Baker said: "Residents are reminded of the importance of closing and locking all doors and ground floor windows whenever they go out, or even just leave a room or go to bed.

"It only takes a minute for someone to sneak in and help themselves to a handbag or other valuables."

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