BURGLARS in Colchester are believed to be trawling social media sites to locate victims.
Police are warning residents to stop advertising their holidays on sites open to all or risk being targeted by criminals.
Chief Insp Richard Phillibrown, district commander for Colchester, said: “Please be mindful about the messages placed on social media sites especially those telling people you are away during the holiday season."
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