Theft from motor vehicles in Wood End Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4QA.

Theft from motor vehicles in Wood End Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4QA.

Dear Resident

Between the 17th and the 18th of February 2025, between 21:30hrs and 09:15hrs, a theft from a motor vehicle occurred in Wood End Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4QA.

The victim's vehicle has been broken into while outside the victim's home address. No damage was caused to the vehicle and a messy search has been conducted inside. The only item that appear to be missing is a pink lighter, as no valuable items were inside the vehicle. Offender is not known at this moment in time.

Please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/15794/25 if you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime. Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area.

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

Ensure you lock doors and shut windows/sunroof when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Always remove keys from the ignition even if you’re just stopping to buy a newspaper.

When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm if you have them, or use an approved steering lock or gear lever clamp.

Never leave valuables in your vehicle – not even in the glove box or boot – and keep all possessions out of sight – even coats, sunglasses and carrier bags.

Remove your satnav and holder and wipe away suction marks which could indicate that a satnav is stored in your vehicle.

Be aware of your keys. Don’t leave them lying around, visible or in pockets in changing rooms where they could be taken. Don’t leave them visible on a windowsill or near to your front door, where they could be “hooked” through the letterbox.

Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.

Secure number plates with anti-theft screws.

For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/protectyourproperty

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Andrea Salzano
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, Dacorum - Apsley and Cornerhall)