Shire Oak is normally pretty quiet….
Terri Fallon Nicholls from Lichfield Road in Shire Oak has been in touch today regarding the fact that her shed, and that of a near neighbour were burgled in the early hours of Saturday, 30th August 2014.
Hi Bob
Please ask readers to be vigilant!
We were robbed last night when our shed was broken in to between the hours of 2am – 8am.
The thieves stole a hedge trimmer, lawn mower, strimmers, chain saw, drill etc. They climbed over our 6ft fence/gate!
We live in Lichfield Road, Shire Oak and our neighbour had his lawn mower robbed too.
Just trying to make everyone aware, we thought our garden was really secure, our gates are massive, but it seems not.
Take care folks!
Terri
I’d like to offer my sympathies to Terri and her neighbour, and I thank her for letting us know. You can keep up with news from the Shire Oak area in the Shire Oak group on Facebook.
I say this every time, but it bares repeating: lock up your house properly, don’t leave valuables on display or keys where they can easily be taken. Ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are secured, and if possible, have alarms fitted.
A shed alarm isn’t expensive and can save your stuff.
It’s sad that we have to be like this, but it pays to be that little bit more careful.
Brownhills is generally a low-crime area, and this current grim patch seems to be unusual. The people doing this are more than likely doing it to raise cash from the proceeds of selling what they steal. If you know of anyone hawking around gear that seems to be dubious, please grub them into the police – the stuff they’re flogging is probably nicked.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police by dialling 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please, lets see if we can nail these thieving buggers.