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Burglars like to ‘work’ unseen and prefer empty houses. A home without lights on and surrounded by darkness signals that not only is the house empty, but that a would be burglar can operate unseen. A house in this situation is a much more likely target.Take a few simple measures to reduce the likelihood of being burgled.
Friday June 2, 2023 Prolific burglars who targeted homes across West Yorkshire have been jailed for more than six years each.
Friday July 21 2023 A 'shameless' Leeds burglar who tunnelled into a neighbour’s cellar to steal property has been jailed.  Josef Ziga (51) from Leeds was sentenced to three years six months at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday 20 July after pleading guilty to a burglary in Leeds in January.  
Burglaries often increase during the Spring and Summer months, when burglars take advantage of people leaving doors and windows open during the warmer weather.
Thursday 7 December 2023  Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a Leeds retailer yesterday evening (6/12).   Leeds District CID would like to speak with anyone who saw or has information about a robbery at a B&M store on the City South Retail Park on Tulip Street in Leeds.   
Thursday, 21 December, 2023 Detectives are appealing for information after a residential burglary in Cleckheaton yesterday (20/12).  
Monday 26 February 2024A thief who targeted vulnerable victims in supported living accommodation has been jailed for more than three years.
When using the internet to research or book your holiday or other travel arrangements, the world is literally at your fingertips. However, there are risks associated with doing so – some specific to holiday and travel booking and some which are in common with other types of online purchases.
Monday 29 January 2024 Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole clothing from a sports retailer in Leeds yesterday. Leeds District CID is appealing for witnesses after thieves broke through shutters of the JD Sports store on Crown Point Retail Park on Sunday Evening using cars.
Advice and information on preventing commerical burglary.
Saturday 6 January 2024  Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a Co-op in Leeds this morning.   Shortly after 7am, police were called to reports of a robbery at the store on Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds.  
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Friday, 5 January 2024 A man has been jailed for a burglary which led to people being evacuated from their homes in Bradford. Kyle Butters was jailed today (Friday) at Bradford Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to his involvement in the offence on April 12 last year.