Police warn Broxburn residents after series of housebreakings
4 January
Police are issuing a warning to Broxburn residents to keep their homes secure after a spate of housebreakings in the area.
Over the past month, thieves have targeted addresses in Broxburn, Uphall and Bathgate, breaking into the properties during daylight hours and stealing high-value items of jewellery, among other goods.
In one incident that happened in Uphall on Monday, December 19, jewellery worth approximately £20,000 was stolen from a property after thieves forced open the front door.
A police spokesman said that there had been a number of incidents where homes in West Lothian had been broken into and high-value items of jewellery stolen.
He said: "At this time we are reminding homeowners to be vigilant, and asking them to make sure that their properties are secure as possible.
"We would urge homeowners to fit locks to all ground floor doors and windows, and to ensure that locks already fitted are adequate.
“People should also consider fitting locks to upstairs windows, especially if they overlook flat roofs.
"We would also advise people never to leave house keys in keyholes or under a mat, when they go out.
“It is also worth considering purchasing a small safe in which to store high-value items, such as jewellery, and fitting it either to the wall or to the floor.
"Finally, property marking provides an added level of protection, both in terms of making items less attractive to thieves, but also to help in the recovery of property if it is stolen.”
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