POLICE have warned residents to watch out for a prolific burglar.
Those living in Markhouse ward, Walthamstow, have been advised to be especially vigilant as the burglar has struck there several times.
Acting Sergeant Carl Clarke, of the Markhouse Safer Neighbourhoods Team, said: “The burglar sits in his car waiting for you to leave, then knocks at the door. If he doesn’t get an answer, he will break in.
“Residents should keep an eye out for anybody parked up, sitting in a car they don’t recognise.”
He added that theft from cars was also a particular problem and that people should take extra care to hide or remove valuables from their dashboards.
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