The museum director of Bede’s World, Kate Sussams has slammed the ‘mindless’ burglars who robbed the major South Tyneside tourist attraction. The burglars stole cash after forcibly breaking into the tourist attraction sometime between 5pm on 17/05/2009 and 7am on 18/05/2009.

The burglary at the museum is said to have occurred just after the Jarrow Festival medieval fair, which was attended by a record crowd of more than 3,000 visitors. Although, the damage caused by the robbers was minimal and will cause little financial impact, the museum director has called the burglary a mindless and regrettable criminal act that can affect everyone who is connected to the museum.

The amount stolen by the burglars has not be revealed as yet but the break-in has definitely spoilt a highly successful weekend for the staff at Bede’s World, which brought thousands of local visitors to the museum enjoying many attractions, ranging from falconry displays to historic battle re-enactments at the medieval fair.

Due to the current economic condition, the rate of such burglaries in the UK has increased considerably. Keeping valuables or other precious and important belongings at home or at the workplace is no longer safe. However, keeping valuables and precious belongings in a home safe can ensure its safety and deter thieves from robbing it. Home safes are available in a wide range of shapes, designs, security and fire ratings and the right security safe should be selected depending on the item that needs protection.