Police have stepped up patrols over the weekend after reports of a number of burglaries in the Arnold and Calverton areas.
Officers have said that a number of elderly people were targeted during the burglaries.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Officers are out and about patrolling these areas and will be keeping an eye out for suspicious activity.
“Could we please ask that if you see anything that ‘doesn’t quite sit right’ you report it on either 101 or 999.
“If you do have elderly neighbours or relatives please take a few minutes of your time to also check their property, and ensure that they secure the door even when they are in.
“Occupants should also close their curtains as it becomes dark, this ensures nobody can see in, inevitably seeing that they are elderly/living alon
Police have offered the following advice to residents to help them prevent a burglary at their property:
• Ensure that you lock your doors and windows, even when you are in
• Fit good quality locks to your exterior doors
• If you have an intruder alarm, make sure you set it when you go out and where possible, when you go to bed
• Leave a light on when it’s dark, make use of timer switches and consider leaving a radio on or investing in a fake TV device
• Invest in security lights for both the front and rear of your property
