Crime Prevention Advice - Theft From Motor Vehicles

Good evening everyone,

We have had 4 reported Thefts from motor vehicles on our ward within the past 3 weeks. I'd like to share some advice to help keep our community safe and prevent any of you from becoming victims of vehicle crime.

Leave valuables out of sight - Any items that can earn quick cash are irresistible to the opportunist thief. The cost of replacing a window is often much more than that of what's stolen.

Hide electrical items - Leaving sat nav mounts, suction cup marks on windows or cables on view gives it away that you have left a Sat Nav, smartphone or other device in your car. Even if they can’t see the Sat Nav or iPad they might still break in to see if it’s stored in the car, out of sight.

Park in well-lit and busier areas - It can take less than 30 seconds to break into a vehicle. Parking in well-lit areas and busy streets increases the chances of a thief being seen, so they’ll probably steer clear.

Stay safe everyone and remain vigilant.