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Bogus Burglary Campaign >>

You may already know that on the 13th November 2009 a national campaign aimed at helping older people and students protect themselves from distraction burglars was launched with a role play class led by The Bill star Graham Cole.

Free 'Secure Your Home' packs are also available and face-to-face advice will be provided through road shows in England and Wales. This work complements the tough action the Home Office is taking to tackle offenders.

The launch forms part of a wider winter campaign to reduce the 9,000 incidents of distraction burglary each year. Local and national organisations throughout England and Wales are providing practical support to people who are more vulnerable to burglary including older people, students, young people and those in shared accommodation. There will also be a series of regional roadshows around the country to raise awareness of distraction burglary.

For more information people can register for a free Secure Your Home pack by calling free phone 0800 456 1213 and quoting 'Burglary Pack' and for further information contact the Home Office Press Office on 020 7035 3535.or further information contact the Home Office Press Office on 020 7035 3535.