Police: Let the radio play and make an agreement with the neighbor during vacation

East Jutland police are reporting a notable rise in home burglaries during the early part of July, with more than 35 incidents logged in the current week alone, particularly in the Aarhus area. This increase has prompted the police to enhance their focus on the issue and share preventative advice with residents.

"Something indicates that the burglars have continued to be particularly active, and therefore we also need the citizens' help to keep an eye on unwanted guests around the different neighborhoods," said Police Inspector Anders Uhrskov of East Jutland Police.

Police are advising residents who are going on vacation to make arrangements with neighbors. This includes having mail collected, trash bins put out and emptied, and potentially having a car or bicycles left in the driveway. Simple measures like leaving dishes in the sink or laundry hanging can also create the impression that someone is home, deterring potential thieves.

Further recommendations focus on making properties less attractive targets. This involves avoiding high hedges and dark corners that provide cover for burglars. Investing in robust locks and secured windows is also advised. Residents are encouraged to sign up for "Nabohjælp" (Neighbor Help) and to refrain from advertising that their home is empty, for example, on social media.

Police also suggest that installing video surveillance can act as a deterrent and aid in solving burglaries. If residents return home to find they have been burgled, they are urged to secure any video footage and report the incident to the police immediately, before cleaning up. For suspicious activity, residents can contact the police at 114, or 112 if a burglary is in progress.

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Something indicates that the burglars have continued to be particularly active, and therefore we also need the citizens' help to keep an eye on unwanted guests around the different neighborhoods.