Residents should watch for strangers, who may be scouting burglars, in their villages, Divisional Commander Daniel Tsang Ha-wei warns. One syndicate of thieves hiding in the bush may be behind a spate of burglaries, the Chief Inspector said. Suspicious persons have been reported in the area of Nam A.
Six cases of burglary occurred in Sai Kung in May and June, while Fei Ngo Shan and Clearwater Bay Road (covered by Tseung Kwan O Division) were also hit. Daniel said the police have launched “Operation Microller”. Officers from Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O joined by the Police Tactical Unit are sweeping hiking trails, outskirts of villages and the town centre. Snap checks at road blocks have been increased. Extra manpower — and canine talent — is also coming from the Emergency Unit, Rural Patrol Teams, Task Force Sub Unit, Police Dog Unit, Regional Crime Prevention Officer and Kowloon East Regional Crime Unit plus Flying Service helicopters.
Despite all this, Daniel said burglaries are down by 33%. In January to June 2017 a total of 21 burglaries were reported in Sai Kung. In the same period this year, 14. Nevertheless, people should tighten security. Thieves are usually opportunistic. If your house looks well defended, the bad guys will move on to an easier target.
If you spot anyone who looks suspicious call 999. Daniel said residents who would like to receive the weekly crime alert by email or WhatsApp should email skdiv-ops-room@police.gov.hk providing name, address and phone number.
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Every year, millions of dollars worth of property is stolen from shops by burglars and shop thieves. Often, simple security precautions could have prevented these crimes. But in many cases these precautions were not taken and the shop owner paid the price.
How to secure your premises Front Door:
If you have to use a glass door, use laminated security glass.
Back Door:
Back doors are favourite targets for burglars because they are usually hidden from view.
If you have a back door, make sure it is:
strong, preferably steel;
fitted with interior top and bottom bolts; and
fitted with a burglar-resistant mortice deadlock.
Windows:
Protect windows with roller shutters or iron bars, and remove valuable goods from display windows at night.
Lights:
Always leave some lights on at night. This is a good deterrent, and also allows the police to see inside when it is dark.
Cash:
Don’t try to hide it in the shop, as a burglar will find it; always take cash to the bank every day. (See also the advice on how to protect your money).
Safes:
If you have to leave cash in the shop, use a good quality modern safe fixed to the floor.
Alarms:
Use a properly installed burglar alarm system fitted by a reputable company. (See also the advice on alarm systems).
How to prevent shop theft
Train your staff to be alert. Always put a suspect under constant staff observation;
Install convex mirrors to improve visibility of all parts of your shop. The use of CCTV cameras offers greater security;
Use warning notices. Display signs such as: “All shop thieves caught in this store will be prosecuted” and “Store detectives operate in this store” ;
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) helps detect unauthorized attempts to remove goods from your shop;
Display “dummy” or imitation items of high value goods. Use mixed displays of high and low value goods;
Ensure deliveries are quickly removed to a place of secure storage;
Conduct frequent stock checks; and
If you catch a thief, report the matter to the police.
How to prevent car-ramming burglary
Shops located on the roadside and sells expensive portable items such as jewellery, watches, handbags or Chinese medicine face the risk of burglary by car ramming.
The best solution would be choosing a shop location with no direct vehicular access to the shop front.
If possible, construct the shop front display window with a solid platform of at least 60 cm in height.
Install chain-link roller shutter behind the glass panels for additional protection.
High value items should be kept inside secure storage facility within the shop (e.g. strong room or safe) outside business hours.
Display photos of very high value goods at shop windows instead of the real items outside business hours.
Choose a shop location that has bollard, railing or flower bed protection from the traffic.
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