The Burbage Safer Neighbourhood Team has arrested two people following a series of shed and garage break-ins in Hinckley and Burbage, Leicestershire, in March 2026. The arrests follow a string of recent thefts, including an incident where a set of ladders was taken from a garden.
Police Community Support Officer Darren Stretton confirmed the police action in a community update this month. The local police team has made these types of crimes a priority to help protect residents and their belongings from opportunistic thieves.
According to Leicestershire Police, householders are being encouraged to check the security of their gardens and garages. Officers suggest that residents use strong locks and consider adding alarms to any buildings where expensive equipment, such as bicycles and tools, is kept.
Local people can find more advice and news on local safety through the Neighbourhood Link service. The police are also asking anyone who sees suspicious activity near private properties to report it immediately to the authorities.
