Theft of Motor Vehicles

Theft of Motor Vehicles

Dear Resident

There has been an increase in thefts of High value motor vehicles in the Bishops Stortford area. Please be vigilant and make sure your property is secure and that your keys are safely away from the front door. There has been some break ins where the keys have then been used to drive vehicles away. Recent reports of these thefts include the following road names.

Burghley Avenue

Matchings Lane

Elmwood Drive

Hadham Road

If you have any information relating to these crimes you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

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

Always remove keys from the ignition when you are not with the vehicle

When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm 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.

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

If you have a keyless entry car use a signal blocking bag.

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

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

If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.

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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Donna Attwood
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, East Herts - Ware)