Police are very concerned about a recent increase in commercial burglary incidents in the Hastings area.?
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In the last week and over the long weekend a number of premises have been broken into and in each instance the offenders have caused significant damage.?
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The offenders have also lit fires inside several of the buildings.?
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Police want to remind business owners, managers and staff to protect themselves from such crime wherever possible.?
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People need to ensure their buildings are secure and valuable property is not left out when they shut down at the end of their working day. ?
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Staff should check that alarms and CCTV systems are functioning well and check cameras are being cleaned and set correctly.?
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In two of the recent incidents the offenders have gained access by climbing fences and scaffolding.?
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Eliminating opportunities to cross boundary fences by removing items stacked close to fences will also improve security.?
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Police want to remind people to report any suspicious activity or attempted break-ins to police as soon as possible. Information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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