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A further reminder - Remove keys from locks Recent burglaries over the festive period in Sutton have highlighted that access is being gained to homes due to keys being visible from outside the property. Back doors, patio doors and windows have been targeted where the keys have been left on the inside. This can encourage the criminal to smash or force glass panels to get at the key to gain easy access. This also provides them with a ready means of escape if disturbed. Please make sure you remove the key from your door or window after you have locked it and put the key out of sight, such as in a drawer or cupboard. Vigilance in your neighbourhood There have been recent cases where residents have come forward with information about suspicious behaviour, such as unknown people hanging about in back gardens or loitering near vehicles, but not given us the information until later. It is important that if you see someone acting suspiciously to call us on 999 immediately. We would much prefer to speak to those ‘suspicious’ people there and then than deal with a crime after it has happened. Criminals rely on communities not wishing to become involved. We all need to be involved to beat them. You will not be wasting our time by calling us on 999! Sutton is a low crime borough and one of the safest boroughs in London. We are working hard to make Sutton even safer.