Special Christmas cards are being sent to 120,000 homes across Essex in a bid to help cut burglaries in the county.
Crimestoppers is launching the campaign to get residents to pass on any information they may have about burglaries or stolen goods - and they could even get a cash reward.
The special postcards are being put through letterboxes of homes in districts including Castle Point, Rochford, Chelmsford, Maldon, Tendring, Epping Forest and Brentwood during Christmas and into the New Year.
The first two postcards ask if residents know anything about any burglaries or if they have information about anyone handling stolen goods.
The third postcard tells residents about Crimestoppers' reward system for information.
Stuart Rawlins, Chairman of Essex Crimestoppers added: "Being burgled is not just about losing possessions, it also robs you of feeling safe in your own home.
"People should be able to feel secure and confident in their homes. No one has anything to fear by contacting Crimestoppers as you will remain anonymous – no personal information is taken.
"Calls are not traced or recorded and you will not have to go to court or give a statement to the police. In the 25 years that Crimestoppers has been running we have never broken our promise of anonymity."
Up to £1,000 can be claimed for any information which leads to the arrest and charge of those responsible for burglaries or handling stolen goods.
People who do not want to speak with Essex Police on 101 can use the Crimestoppers 24 hour phone number of 0800 555 111 where they can give information about crime 100% anonymously. Information can also be given online via a secure form at www.crimestoppers-uk.or
Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: "Being burgled is a horrible experience and can be especially distressing at Christmas.
Information that people provide to Crimestoppers may be crucial in helping Essex Police to identify burglars or criminals involved in handling property stolen in burglaries and bringing them to justice.
A similar burglary campaign run in Clacton last year by Crimestoppers saw a 300 per cent increase in information about burglary and handling stolen goods with 3 arrests and convictions.
