A spate of burglaries took the gloss off the crime statistics for Portreath in December and January.Of the 16 incidents recorded, eight were burglaries, of which five were to dwellings.
In his report to the parish council on Monday evening, PC Tim Roberts said burglary was an unusual crime in the village.
He added: "If it wasn't for this spate of burglaries, the crime statistics would be quite low."
He asked residents to take extra care with their security, particularly to lock doors and close windows. Anyone leaving their home for a long period should make arrangements to hide tell-tale signs like piles of mail and newspapers on the floor inside the front door.
He appealed for vigilance and asked anyone who saw or had seen anything suspicious to contact the police without delay.
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