Local Priorities Theft Of Motor Vehicles Message

Dear Resident,

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles,  which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. 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 get lucky and 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 its 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 by others. 

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

A vehicle theft was reported from CHILTERN DRIVE (between the roundabouts on THE ROYSTON and SURBITON HILL PARK) on Weds 14th May. The vehicle was parked outside the owners address and was last seen by them on Mon 12th May. The owner still has possession of the keys so this was likely a "keyless" theft.

If you have any information relating to this theft please call 101 quoting ref CAD 8221/14MAY

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. 

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