Police say two cars were stolen overnight in ‘2-in-1’ burglaries in the Selby area.
A 2-in-1 burglary is where a thief breaks into someone’s home specifically to get the car keys and steal a car.
The two burglaries took place in the early hours yesterday (Tuesday, 25 June) when a grey Skoda Octavia was stolen from Lilac Oval in Hillam, and a black Golf GTI was stolen from Greengage Link in Sherburn in Elmet.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A full investigation is underway, but we’re now urging members of the public to remain vigilant and take simple steps to protect their home and property.
” The more difficult it is for a burglar to break into your home the less likely they are to bother.
Home and car security
Police issued this advice to protect your car and home from being targeted in a car key burglary:
Police issued this advice to protect your car and home from being targeted in a car key burglary:
Consider installing CCTV to cover your property and put up a sign to declare that you have CCTV for potential intruders to see.
Fit outside security lighting to the front and back of your home and install a visible intruder alarm.
Use your garage – if you have a garage or outbuilding, please use it and lock your car away when not in use.
If you don’t have a garage, consider fitting sturdy and lockable gates or a security post to your driveway.
Fit a high-quality alarm, immobiliser or tracking device to your car if finances allow. Alternatively, use a device such as a visible steering or wheel locks.
Always lock your car and make sure doors, windows, the boot, and sunroof are secure whenever you leave your vehicle.
If you own more than one vehicle, park the lesser valued vehicle nearer to the road on the driveway than the more expensive one, making it more difficult to remove.
Always make sure the windows and doors to your house are locked.
Consider upgrading your door locks to anti-snap locks, ideally ones with a 3-star euro cylinder rating.
Don’t leave your car keys on view or placed near windows, doors, or cat-flaps where thieves can see them.
Look out for your neighbours and report anything suspicious in your area.
“As part of our investigation into the two burglaries we’re appealing for any information, CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell camera footage, that may have captures something. “
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
