Early on 29 October 2022, a home on High Street was hit by burglars. Thieves made off with two bicycles, a boat engine, a fishing box with reels, seven fishing rods, and several tools.
Suspects Nabbed in Margate Burglary
In a breakthrough, cops arrested a 42-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from Margate on 18 November, both suspected of the break-in. They’ve been released on bail until 14 February 2023 as investigations continue.
Top Tips to Keep Burglars at Bay
The police urge residents to beef up home security as part of their annual burglary awareness drive. Simple steps can make a big difference:
- Lock all windows, side gates, and garages tightly.
- Install CCTV cameras and security alarms for extra protection.
- Use timers on lights and radios to create the illusion someone’s home.
- Put bins away so they can’t be used to climb into your property.
- Secure garden tools to stop them being stolen or misused in a break-in.
- Think twice before sharing your valuables and whereabouts on social media.
- Keep a safe record of serial numbers for your electrical items, stored separately from the goods.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police on 101 or 999 if the crime is happening, or via their website and live chat.
