Police zone HerKo steps up patrols and checks against home burglaries
Police zone HerKo will carry out extra checks and patrols in the coming months to combat home burglaries, including checks on buses and trains used by burglars.
Police zone HerKo is stepping up checks and patrols over the coming months to fight home burglaries, according to Het Nieuwsblad on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
As the days get shorter, the darker evenings are seen as an opportunity for burglars to strike while residents are away from home.
Police are also checking public transport. Burglars regularly travel by bus or train, and police say perpetrators also use public transport to reach their targets.
A police zone is the local police force responsible for one or more municipalities in Belgium.
Original reporting
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