Thefts from building sites and properties being renovated

Recently, Humberside Police have seen a spate of thefts from building sites and properties under renovation.

They are encouraging members of the public to report anything suspicious, especially if someone is seen paying attention to certain properties or equipment on or around building sites. 

The items that are being targeted include;

• Plant equipment
• Tools that are left on site
• Diesel Fuel
• Building supplies

If you are offered items at a considerably reduced price, please consider that they may be stolen and contact Humberside Police to report it.

If you own, manage or work on a building site and you are concerned about security, construction site security information is available in this guide.

If you are renovating a property, ensure that you consider the following advice to reduce the risk that the property is targeted. Keep the exterior well light at night using dusk to dawn lighting and warning signs. Store your valuables in a secure place, like a safe or behind locked doors in rooms that aren’t part of the remodel. Use property marking property-marking.pdf (securedbydesign.com) Ensure the area around the house is clean and free of building materials and easily accessible tools – Talk with the contractors. Learn what their policy and practices are when it comes to tools and building materials and take an active interest in how they are keeping items secure. If you are staying somewhere else during the construction, consider using a surveillance system to monitor the activities while you are gone. Be onsite, but out of the way as much as possible. Drive by the property and check up on things. Make surprise visits to the house, this will let any dishonest workers know that you could show up anytime.