Since Friday, 11 break and enters have been reported to Orana Mid-Western Police in Dubbo.

Orana Mid-Western Police District Sergeant Jill Gibson said a number of the break and enters involved closed but unlocked windows.

“We’re encouraging people to remember to lock up this Christmas, even if they’re only out for a short amount of time. It reduces the risk of people breaking in,” Sgt Gibson said.

“I know it’s hot but you can air your house out while you’re home, don’t leave it to air out while you’re away.”

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She has also urged people to keep an eye out for their neighbours.

“Last week we had an excellent arrest because a neighbour spotted a vehicle after a break and enter. A woman was charged in relation to seven break and enter offences from that one person,” Sgt Gibson said.

A 29-year-old woman was charged in relation to the break and enter offences. A search warrant on a Aldrin Avenue premise also allowed police to locate a bag with the Christmas presents still wrapped and tagged inside.

On Monday morning, the presents were returned to their owners.

Police have urged any suspicious activity to be reported.

“If you see something and it’s not normal ring your neighbour or ring police,” Sgt Gibson said. 

“If you think it’s suspicious it could be suspicious and if it’s not, it’s no skin off anybody’s nose. We get to talk to someone nice who’s visiting for a change. We’d rather talk to someone nice who’s visiting than not talk to someone who is not supposed to be there.”

She said it was the snippets of information provided to police, as well as people looking out for each other, that helped each investigation get a little but further.

Calls can be made to Dubbo Police Station on 6883 1599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.