RESIDENTS are being warned to keep homes and belongings secure after several burglaries. Between 3.30am and 4.30am on Friday, a laptop, cash and jewellery were stolen from a house in Kemble Close, Potters Bar. The offender gained access via a secure gate

RESIDENTS are being warned to keep homes and belongings secure after several burglaries.

Between 3.30am and 4.30am on Friday, a laptop, cash and jewellery were stolen from a house in Kemble Close, Potters Bar.

The offender gained access via a secure gate and an unlocked small window.

That afternoon, a wallet was stolen from a home in Little Berkhamsted Lane, Essendon, after the garage door was left open.

At around midnight that same evening, two computers and a sum of money were stolen from a house in Stockbreach Close, Hatfield, after a window was left unlocked.

A man has since been arrested.

Sergeant Nat Landau said: "With the warmer weather, residents are opening their windows and doors - but don't forget simple crime prevention advice when you go out.