Police have issued security advice to farmers following a spate of agricultural burglaries across Cumbria over the last month.
They are advising farmers to store property indoors wherever possible and keep doors and windows locked.
Police also advise farmers to fit British Standard locks with strong locking bars to doors and windows. If padlocks are used make sure they are robust.
Upgrade storage to reflect the value of your property and install sensor controlled 'dusk till dawn' security lights.
Consider CCTV as additional security as well as audible and monitored intruder alarm systems.
For more information about farm building safety, visit, https://www.cumbria.police.uk/Advice-Centre/Wildlife-and-Rural-Crime/Rural-Crime.aspx
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