Burglary in Rufford Avenue Dear Resident We are appealing for information about a burglary. A Burglary has occurred at an address on Rufford Avenue whereby two unknown persons have gained entry to a garage by unknown means and stolen items from within this occured between 03:33am 29/7/25 and 04:15am 29/7/25 Did you witness anything? Did you see anyone or any vehicle(s) in the area that looked suspicious? If so, then please contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting ref: 25000443130 Alternatively you can report online here. You can also pass on information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Residential Burglary Burglars often break in at the rear of properties. Ensure your rear garden is secure at all times with 1.8m perimeter fence/wall/gate and keep all gates lockedMake sure the front of your property is easily seen – fences and hedges should not be more than 1 metre highInstall dusk to dawn lighting above your front doorKeep your doors locked at all times – so many burglars just walk in – don’t make it easy for them!If you’re not in the room, close the windowMake sure your house looks occupied, leave lights on when you’re out. Use timer switches for when you’re awaySecurity products help to deter and detect crime Get Smart Security With Ring Doorbells, Cams & Security SystemsMore crime prevention advice can be found on the Northamptonshire Police website and on the Neighbourhood Watch website. If you would like to contact your local policing team, search in the Your Area section of our website. PCSO Philip Mathews |