Published: December 18, 2007
Christmas burglary warning issued by Burnham-On-Sea police

Police in Burnham-On-Sea have launched a bid to stamp out Christmas burglaries by issuing a timely warning about how to safely dispose of gift wrappings and rubbish.

Acting Police Sergeant Mike Whatley and Police Community Support Officer Gill Udal are working with Highbridge Household Recycling Centre to combat post-Christmas crime.

The message comes as part of a police operation to beat seasonal burglaries called 'Operation Relentless on Burglary' across the force area.

APS Whatley said: "We would appeal to everyone not to leave their boxes out after Christmas Day and give a prospective thief a clue about what might be in your home."

"If you have been fortunate to have a new DVD player, TV or games console, we would like you to keep it and not let it fall into the wrong hands."

"If you take your rubbish along to a recycling depot it is also a greener way to get rid of your Christmas waste, as well as not making yourself a target for burglars."

Burnham Acting Police Sergeant Mike Whatley is pictured with Wesley Selway from the Highbridge Household Recycling Centre and PCSO Gill Udall