Putting a stop to burglars

Shortly before midnight, a security company reported to the operations center of the Zurich cantonal police that three people had just broken into a factory building in Regensdorf, Zurich. The patrols that were called out first surrounded the premises, then searched the factory halls. The police were successful: the three perpetrators were caught in the act and the stolen electronic components were seized.

It is not always possible to turn thieves over to the prosecutor's office as successfully as in this case, which occurred last Friday.

Burglary Protection Day

On Monday, October 26, the 6th National Burglary Prevention Day took place. It is intended to remind the population once again that it is precisely with the changeover to wintertime that criminals intensify their activities. Accordingly, various police forces in Switzerland and the members of the Swiss Secure Housing Association (SWS) carried out and continue to carry out various measures in the cantons (cf. interactive map under www.gemeinsam-gegen-einbruch.ch). The overview of measures and events is continuously updated, writes the SWS. It has organized the national day of burglary protection and the event is supported by the Swiss Crime Prevention (SKP). The SWS is made up of umbrella organizations, industry organizations from the private sector and the police, and aims to improve the quality of burglary protection in Switzerland. On the website www.sicheres-wohnen-schweiz.ch important prevention tips and links are available.

In case of suspicion dial 117

In order to combat so-called twilight burglaries, various police forces are intensifying their patrols and carrying out more checks. However, even more targeted controls can be carried out if tips are received from the population and suspicious findings are reported, writes the cantonal police. The campaign "In case of suspicion, call 117 - Together against burglars" will be launched with posters and flyers to remind people to call the emergency number 117 if they notice anything suspicious. Reports are accepted around the clock, according to the police.

Individual advice

This is also possible: With individual burglary protection advice from the police, weak points are analyzed and possible solutions are pointed out. According to the police, this is intended to motivate those seeking advice to implement suitable measures in order to significantly reduce the risk of burglary.  (SWS / Kapo / rs)

• For more information on burglary prevention, visit the Swiss Crime Prevention (SKP) website at www.skppsc.ch
• Article in SafetyForum on the subject of burglary protection for windows and doors (cf. 2019_06 burglary protection)