Thames Valley Police have issued 'cold weather advice' for you to keep your property safe and secure

Our local police have issued the following advice to ensure we can stay safe and secure over the cold snap.

Thames Valley Police said: "As we continue to experience the cold weather we would like to take this opportunity to remind residents to keep your property safe and secure at all times.

"Please take a moment to have a look at our top tips for keeping your property secure.

"Always close and lock your windows and doors when leaving your property-even a small window could entice a burglar.

"Do not leave valubles on display through windows.

"Keep car and house keys out of sight and some distance from a window or door.

"Ensure that any side entrance is secure, locked and not easy to climb over, even when you are home.

"Consider installing a visible security light or alarm to deter criminals.

"If you are going away make sure you have a timer switch so that a light comes on and it looks like someone is at home.

"Do not advertise that you are going away on holiday especially on social media.

"Use pea shingle on driveways and under windows as it crunches when stepped on.

"We would also encourage you to register your high end valubles such as bikes, mobile phones,laptops,etc. on the online property dtabase IMMOBILISE its free to do so.

"If you see anyone acting suspiciously please call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

"If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independant charity Crimestoppers.anonymously on 0800 555 11 or online."