Whiterose

Yes, that's the same game plan that the police think is part of a "scouting out" gang. The OP was right to question it, it's not just EDF paranoia.

Please please please dial 101 now and report this. As someone who was burgled yesterday, I can't tell you how upsetting it is and the Police told us any suspicious behaviour should be recorded. Takes 10 mins.

As someone who was burgled yesterday daytime, I'd reiterate what the police told us which was any suspicious activity must be reported. Eastern European gangs are still operating in the area. Even if it turns out to be a genuine, harmless case, please just tell the police in the first instance.

Yes, we phoned police at the time, plus some more recent window-peering activity.

Hello So upset and angry to say we were burgled yesterday - 18th March 2014. Numerous electronics, their cables and other items stolen. It's a truly horrible feeling so I'm hoping that posting here will help people be even more vigilant. Of course all windows & doors in our flat were locked, but the sash window was forced. PLEASE - never ever leave your premises with even a window ajar - have restrictive locks and screws fitted to sashes so they can't be fully opened - hide any high value items away. People are looking through windows - always look out for neighbours and question any unusual activity. Someone was in our garden, on a main road, forcing a big window open with tools in broad daylight - If burglar alarm goes off, yes it's annoying, but please check it out A few months ago we had an Eastern European male repeatedly ring our doorbell during the day who liked startled when we answered and gave a very rehearsed excuse. So don't think "it'll never happen to little old me" - it does!