Operation Grotto Annual Winter burglary campaign update

Operation Grotto units have been continuing with their anti-burglary patrols over the past few weeks, primarily in but not limited to the areas where we see the most reports of burglary offences, these continue to be towns and parishes in the South Buckinghamshire area.  They have also been focusing their patrols on certain roads with the aim to combat cross county offending. 

Officers have been attending burglaries in progress and following up on multiple vehicles that have activated ANPR systems. This is all with the aim to detect, deter and disrupt potential criminal activity in hours of darkness. 

Crime prevention efforts also continue to take place, while out on night time patrols officers have been on the look out for homes that may be appealing targets for burglars whether it be because a window has been left open or it has been left in complete darkness, residents were given safety advice where possible. 

Your local neighbourhood teams are still conducting their crime prevention pop ups or “Have your say” events to offer residents advice and security tips on keeping their homes as safe and secure as possible this winter. If you would like to find out when and where your next local event is, please visit Home | Thames Valley Police, type your local area in the search bar and go to the “events” tab on the page.