North Wales Police said it was aware of gnomes being left in people's front gardens, in what is thought to be a 'calling card' for burglars.
Police issued an image of one of the gnomes believed to be a 'calling card' for burglars. Pic: North Wales PolicePolice said it was aware of gnomes being left in people's front gardens in the Broughton area of Flintshire.
Officers said this behaviour was sometimes used to see if the resident is at home - known as a so-called"calling card". If the gnome is not collected by the resident, the property is likely to be empty and burglars could view it as an easy target.The force has urged people to heed the warning and reminded them to ensure their home is secure.
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