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A break-in was carried out at Fieldings Place sometime between 0830 and 1815 on Friday 29th January 2010 The kitchen window (situated at the back of the house) was prized open and some window-sill objects moved aside to facilitate entry. Luckily it seems the person/persons were disturbed as no further signs of having entered the house proper were found and nothing seems to be missing. They gained entry by climbing over the panel attached to the gate to the side of the house. They exited by the gate, which had been bolted on the inside. The police and forensics have been in attendance and have asked for any further information. As usual the police were very helpful and full of useful tips - here reproduced: A high trellis has now been erected over the gate. The police said that this would be a good deterrent; a trellis is quite sturdy and off-putting but would collapse under the weight of someone trying to climb over it. A padlock has been fitted to the gate - so that if someone gained entry by that route again they would not be able to just unbolt the gate and walk away. The police also suggested that keys are hidden. Should keys be stolen all the locks have to be changed. If the keys are hidden then any intruder is unable to exit by the front door providing you have a deadlock, in addition to a Yale type lock, on your front door. Burglar alarms are also a deterrent, and also stickers on windows stating that a burglar alarm is installed, but the police warn of using 'false' burglar alarm stickers – especially those made to fool burglars - as these are listed in the same catalogues the burglars look at, so bona fide stickers are essential
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