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Serial burglars who do more taking than giving over the festive period will receive an unwelcome Christmas card over the coming weeks– from the police.

Repeat offenders will be sent tidings of goodwill by Surrey Police in the run-up to Xmas reminding them of the consequences if they re-offend.

‘Remember we know who you are and where you live,’ warns a message in the card. ‘If you persist in criminal activity we will hunt you down and we will lock you up.’

It’s part of an anti- burglary campaign, dubbed Operation Candlelight, aimed at reducing the traditional rise in break-in offences over the autumn and winter months.



Detective Superintendent Ray Blythe urged members of the public to be vigilant over the Christmas period to ensure they are not on a burglar’s to-do list.

‘With all the excitement of the Christmas period, people can become a bit lax with their home security – at the very time when they need to be the most careful,’ he said.

‘Police forces nationally tend to see an increase in burglary offences over the festive period with the long dark nights and people buying expensive gifts to give to their loved ones.

‘I would urge members of the public as they open the window of their advent calendar tomorrow morning to consider how easy it would be for a burglar to open a window or door to their house.

‘This is not about scaring people but the last thing anyone wants is to wake up on Christmas morning without any presents.’

A series of radio adverts raising awareness about burglary prevention will also be broadcast in the coming weeks, as well as additional operational activities targeting high risk areas.


Metro


Happy Christmas!

[Z]

I think this could actually be a really good idea, only time will tell if it works though.