Theft from of a motor vehicle Pelham Court Hemel Hempstead.

Theft from of a motor vehicle Pelham Court Hemel Hempstead.

Dear Resident

A theft of a motor vehicle has occurred on Pelham Court between 24th and 25th April

Victim filled the vehicle with fuel/petrol on the 24th earlier in the day at approx 16:00.

The following morning victim has got into their vehicle which was parked locked and secure on Pelham Court and noticed the fuel flap was open and cap was missing. Once the victim was within the vehicle they have noticed the fuel injector was low. Which has raised alarm bells that the fuel was taken from their vehicle.

Please be aware that there has been couple of reports of this type of crime locally.

Please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/39640/25 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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James Cook
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO Supervisor, Dacorum - Hemel Town centre)