Police in Harwich are reminding residents to make sure that their homes are as secure as possible to protect against burglaries.
Officers are urging residents to ensure all doors and windows are kept locked and suggested security lights and alarms as a way to keep properties safe.
The warning comes after reports of a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries of homes and business properties in the Harwich area since the start of this year.
For more information on protecting your home from burglary visit the Essex Police website at www.essex.police.uk/be_safe/burglary
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