#ADVICE | Keeping your vehicles safe

TODAY’S TIP: *CLOSE WINDOWS AND THE SUN ROOF TO PREVENT ‘FISHING’

Leaving windows and the sunroof even slightly open  invites fishing for items through the gap by hand or with, say, a bent coat hanger, which could also be used to unlock a door for them to get in. Thieves can be ingenious. Don’t give them the opportunity.

We have recently seen an increase in vehicle crime in the Erewash area including theft of vehicles and theft from vehicles. Tools being stolen from vans or broken into to check for tools appears to be on the increase in the area.

Having your car or van broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. We’ll publish on here a few simple tips and reminders over the coming days to help you keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe. To see a full list please visit our website: 

https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/