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Shed break alert - Capel & Paddock Wood |
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Dear Residents.
Please be aware, that Kent Police recently responded to a report of a shed burglary in the area of Capel and Paddock Wood this week. The incident occurred around 20:00 (8 PM) on Tuesday 25th November 2025 on Colts Hill. I'd urge anyone that believes that they saw anything suspicious around this time, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage of anything they suspect to be untoward to come forward. Even what you think might be the slightest bit of information, could lead to those responsible being brought to justice. Should you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Kent Police quoting crime report reference “46/202893/25”. You can contact us with information by:
Whilst enquiries are still ongoing, a colleague and I have personally followed up on this report and want to get the word out, so residents can take steps to protect themselves from becoming a victim in the future.
The top 5 items stolen from sheds or garage are as follows:
Please follow the following advice in relation to protection your shed or garage:
Think like a thief:Take a look at your shed and consider how you would break in. It’s worth having a good padlock on the door with no exposed screws. Pay attention to hinges, as these are sometimes easily removable. If you have windows then these could be vulnerable unless they’re secured with wire mesh or grills. And keep it locked at all times. Alarm it:Consider a battery-operated shed alarm. They look low key but they respond to movement or door contact with an extremely loud siren. Lock it, hide it or mark it:Don’t give them the opportunity or the tools to commit a crime. Lock everything away securely. Tools can be locked inside a locker or box or secured with a chain. Secure your bike to the ground or a lockable stand within a locked shed or garage. Visit Sold Secure to search for ground anchors and other locks designed to fix to floors and walls. It’s always worth draping an old sheet or blanket over the top of mowers or bikes to keep them covered from view. Although it might sound like stating the obvious, never leave your garage or shed door unlocked if you’re not around. Keep the door closed between uses so that no one can see what's inside. Property mark your items and take photographs of them. Some tools can be painted with your name or postcode and forensic marking is also an option. You can also register any item that has a serial number with Immobilise. A locksmith belonging to the Master Locksmiths Association can advise you on the most secure shed and garage door security. They can also help you install it. Most also provide full home security surveys.
Whilst regular patrolling of the area will still be conducted by myself and other Kent Police colleagues, please ensure that anything suspicious is reported to Kent Police. You can do this by: Calling 999 in an emergency/crime in progress. Calling 101 / using https://www.kent.police.uk/ro/report in a non-emergency.
Kind regards, PC Connor Geelan. Beat Officer - Capel & Paddock Wood.
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