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Vehicle crime can happen in seconds — but a few simple habits can make your vehicle (and your tools) a much harder target. |
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✅ Quick wins for all vehicles • Lock it every time (even if you’re only away for a moment). If your mirrors fold when locked, check they’ve folded. • Close windows and sunroof to prevent thieves “fishing” items out. • Remove valuables or hide them properly (bags, phones, coins, medication, sunglasses). • Remove “clues” like sat nav mounts, cables, and suction marks. • Park smart: choose well-lit, busy areas where possible. • Take documents with you (don’t leave vehicle paperwork in the car). • Secure number plates with tamper-resistant screws.
🔧 Tools in vans – reduce the risk of tool theft • Best option: remove tools overnight whenever you can. • If you must leave tools inside: – Mark tools clearly (name/company + postcode) to make resale harder. – Use a lockable internal cabinet inside the van. – Take photos and note serial numbers. – Consider in-vehicle recording options designed to capture activity inside vehicles.
More Met advice: https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/ https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/
📣 How to report • Emergency / crime in progress: 999 • Non-emergency: 101 • Report online: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ • Anonymous via Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Please report suspicious behaviour (trying door handles, checking van doors, or loitering around car parks). The sooner we know, the better the chance of stopping it.
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