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If you live in University accommodation:

• Contact University security on 0113 343 2222 and let your hall/flat warden know.
• University security will then arrange for the police to come.
• Until the police have attended, try not to move or touch things as they may contain evidence that can be collected.
• Make a list of what you think has been taken, the police and your insurance company will need this.
• The police will give you a crime reference number, you’ll need this to make a claim to your insurance company.
• If you have any concerns about your safety or security discuss these with your hall/flat warden.  

If you live in a private rented property:

• Contact the police on the 101 number - only use 999 if it is an emergency e.g. if you think the intruder is still in or near the property.
• Contact your landlord to make the property secure if there has been any damage done, even if this is out of hours there should be an emergency number. If you have a problem letting the landlord know, talk to the police officers who visit about making the property immediately secure.
• Until the police have attended, try not to move or touch things as they may contain evidence that can be collected.
• Make a list of what you think has been taken, your insurance company will need to know.
• The police will give you a crime reference number, you’ll need to make any insurance claim.

If you don’t have insurance cover and you have lost expensive items you need to replace, or you have concerns about your future safety and security, come and have a chat with LUU Advice.

Getting burgled can leave you feeling anxious and down, if you'd like emotional support, try the Big White Wall an online mental health and wellbeing service.