My neighbours have just passed me a copy of a letter they received today from the Crofton Park Safer Neighbour Team about 2 burglaries yesterday in HOP in a property very near to the Parade of shops.

The letter reports that 2 flats within the property were burgled at 1909 hrs yesterday (very specific timing). The Police further report that entry was gained by forcing the front doors to the flats. (I believe the property shares a Main Communal Entrance.)

The Police are asking for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.

1900 hrs is always a very busy time on HOP - traffic is always heavy and the pavements are normally very busy with commuters from HOP station. I find the time at which this crime was carried out absolutely astounding.

The Police are offering free Home Security Surveys to anyone who may be interested.

Hope this is not the start of a spree of burglaries in the area as is sometimes the case around the Festive period.

Keep safe everyone and remember to lock all windows and doors and just be extra vigilant.