MHK questions new anti-burglary campaign

Monday, 2 November 2015 00:00

An MHK is questioning whether a new winter crime campaign is being run as a direct result of funding cuts within the police force.

Onchan MHK Peter Karran will raise the issue in the House of Keys tomorrow - last week police sent a leaflet to all residential properties warning people "it's time to change".

PC Rob Midghall is the crime reduction officer - he says simple things can help deter burglars:

Detective Inspector Mark Newey says it's also important people report anything suspicious:

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