THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PREVENTION ADVICE FROM METROPOLITAN POLICE.

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PREVENTION ADVICE FROM METROPOLITAN POLICE.

Dear All,

We know the personal and financial impact of having a car or bike stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. We will continue to provide you updates on how we are tackling this issue in your local area, but in the meantime, please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe:

Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they find one that has been left unlocked.

Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door.

If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when it is not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months.

Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space.

Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme.

Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used in other crimes like theft of petrol.

Full advice and guidance on this, and other crime types is available on the Metropolitan Police website.

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PCSO Tina Nash
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Selsdon & Addington Village)