The police announced action to address residents’ concerns after a worrying trend in burglary numbers recently. 

The Chilterns and South Bucks have recently witnessed a surge in the number of break-ins.

Thames Valley Police warned residents on Sunday that they were patrolling the area more to “capture those involved.”

Now the local police representative wants to speak to residents at an online event to address their concerns after “a rise in local burglary offences,” Amersham and Taplow Neighbourhood Inspector James Ellis said.

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He said: “As I am a resident of South Buckinghamshire, myself, I have set the agenda for the event, according to that which I would want to know.

"I appreciate that some would have preferred an in-person meeting, and I apologise that this has not been possible at this time.

"Considering the region that I wish to include, any chosen location was unlikely to be geographically convenient to all. This method allows me the widest reach, and affords you all the convenience of attending from the comfort of your own home." 

During the online Teams event on Thursday December 1 at 7pm, Detective Inspector Lucie Clarke will give a presentation of the current crime picture to “inform residents of where offending has been happening, and the nature of offending” he said.

Inspector Ellis promised to share what the police are doing to tackle the issue, and provide “personal pointers on home security measures.”

At the end, residents get a chance to ask Inspector Ellis and his colleagues questions about burglary.

The meeting, which you can join here, will be recorded for those unable to attend to watch later.

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