POLICE are reminding residents across North Wales not to keep large amounts of cash or high value gold and silver jewellery at home.

In recent years, thieves across Britain have targeted homes where they believe residents keep large quantities of cash, and valuable jewellery, including gold and silver necklaces, bangles, rings and earrings.

DCI Neil Harrison said; “We are reminding residents not to keep large amounts of money or high value jewellery especially gold and silver at home.

"Thieves target those they believe have cash or expensive jewellery and they know where to look.

"I would also ask people to encourage their elderly friends and relatives and other vulnerable people not to keep large amounts of money at home."

Police are advising that residents keep good records of all the jewellery that they own and make sure all windows and doors are kept locked – especially when going out.

They are also advising people to consider using other security measures such as a home security alarm or marking systems to help deter thieves from targeting a property.

DCI Harrison added: "You should also be wary when answering the door to unexpected or uninvited visitors and always ask to see identification.

"If you are unsure of the validity of the caller then contact the organisation they are claiming to be from. Genuine callers will not mind you doing this."

www.securedbydesign.com is a Home Office approved website which lists approved security products. It has been awarded the 'Police Preferred Specification'.

If you have information or see people acting suspiciously call 101 or use the live webchat on http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx