Humberside Police are reminding people of the importance of keeping homes secure and valuables safe, following two insecure burglaries in the East Riding area.
The first happened between 2215hrs and 2300hrs on Friday 21 October 2011 at a property on Brookholme in Beverley.
The burglar entered the insecure property and stole a black Nikon camera, in a grey and beige nylon bag and an Apple Ipad.
The second happened on Eastgate, North Newbald between 1745hrs and 1755hrs on Tuesday 01 November 2011.
The burglar entered a property and stole two handbags from inside the kitchen, whilst an occupant of the property was inside.
One of the handbags is described as a black bag which contained a bronze coloured purse, family photographs, bank cards, cash and a set of keys.
The other is described as a multi coloured Bowden handbag which contained a Fossil purse and a set of keys.
Detective Sergeant Gavin Orsborne said: “We are now approaching the time of year when people will be purchasing Christmas presents and need to give extra thought to keeping their home and valuables secure.
“It only takes a matter of minutes to put your valuables such as handbags, laptops and jewellery away and just seconds to lock your door, by taking these simples steps it could stop you becoming victim to an opportunist thief.”
Anyone who may have information in connection with the incidents is asked to call Humberside Police tel 0845 60 60 222 quoting crime reference numbers 1872022 (Eastgate) or 1781986 (Brookholme) or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
