Residents of Albany Park, particularly those in and around Eynsford Crescent, are urged to be extra vigilant following two attempted burglaries in the area.
- Incident 1: An attempted burglary occurred at a property on Eynsford Crescent at approximately 6:30 pm on 23/12/2024.
- Incident 2: A further attempted burglary took place at a property on Eynsford Crescent (rear access) at approximately 2:00 am on 24/12/2024. In this instance, a house alarm and the homeowner's dog alerted the residents, preventing the burglary.
A resident reported seeing a man in a light-coloured hoodie walking up and down Eynsford Crescent around 6:30 pm on 23/12/2024. This may be related to the incidents.
Key Information and Call to Action:
- Date of incidents: Evening of 23/12/2024 and early morning of 24/12/2024.
- Location: Eynsford Crescent, Albany Park (rear access to properties).
- Suspect description: Possible male in a light-coloured hoodie.
- Police involvement: The incidents have been reported to the police. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity.
- Ring doorbell footage appeal: Residents with Ring doorbell or other CCTV footage from between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm on 23/12/2024, showing a male acting suspiciously in a light-coloured hoodie in the Eynsford Crescent area, are urged to contact the resident directly.
Security Advice:
Residents are strongly advised to take the following precautions:
- Check and secure all back doors and windows.
- Ensure house alarms are functioning correctly.
- Be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
- Review CCTV and doorbell footage for any potential evidence.
This is a developing situation. Please remain vigilant and share this information with your neighbours. Further updates will be provided as they become available as below.
Source: Nextdoor (1) (2) (24 Dec 2024); to check or report the local police SNT list.
