Scottish Police Are Using Lego To Fight Crime

April 10, 2015 8:20 AM EDT

Police in Edinburgh are on a mission to deter break-ins, and they’re calling on some tiny yellow friends to help. Their new campaign involves posting photos of staged robbery scenes on social media with captions that advise on handy tips for keeping your home safe.

1/2 Staying in or goin oot?
Lock the windae's 'n' front door. #OpRac pic.twitter.com/o7Owk2KuTy
— Police Scotland Edinburgh (@PSOSEdinburgh) April 7, 2015

In addition to some charming spelling, many of the posts are rhyming couplets:

(1/2) Keep yer hame safe when yer oot on the go
By usin` timers on lights 'n' even the radio #OpRac pic.twitter.com/SI7KckM33m
— Police Scotland Edinburgh (@PSOSEdinburgh) April 8, 2015

Don’t forget to lock the back door!

(1/2) Look how ye get access tae the back o' yer hame
If it's easy others wull dae the same #OpRac pic.twitter.com/1odDMOKcJm
— Police Scotland Edinburgh (@PSOSEdinburgh) April 9, 2015

(1/2)Lock yer tools away n keep them oot o' view Having em on display makes it easy fur the housebreaking crew#OpRac pic.twitter.com/Z5PWdCwqjK
— Police Scotland South West Edinburgh (@PSOSSWEdinburgh) April 10, 2015

The department hopes heightened awareness will remind citizens to practice basic safety in protecting their property.

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