Weekly Update

Good Afternoon Resident

Over the last seven days, there has been a burglary on Alton Road where offender/s have entered the front insecure door and taken kitchen utensils. There have also been two thefts of motor vehicles, one on Gleave Road where offender/s have stolen a gold Renault Modus. The other vehicle was stolen from Hubert Road where offender/s stole a red Nissan Juke. We also had a theft from motor vehicle offender/s have taken Airpods and clothing. 

Officers are continuing to patrol these areas and investigating these crimes.

Crime Prevention Advice:

·  Please DO NOT leave valuables on display in your home and never leave items in your vehicles.

·  Invest in a full disc steering wheel lock for your vehicle

·  Make sure your fob has done its job. Check the doors are locked and all windows shut.

·  Invest in anti-snap locks for all your exterior doors

·  Invest in anti-tamper screws for your vehicles registration plates

·  DO NOT advertise on social media that you are going away on holiday

·  Use timer switches to plug lamps in, to come on at different times of day and night to show movement in your home

·  Invest in C.C.T.V

·  Property mark all valuables with postcode and a memorable word so if items are stolen and recovered we can return items to you. 

·  Make notes of serial numbers/IMEI numbers any distinguishing marks/logos

·  Please take photos of expensive jewellery so if anything is stolen you can show officers so they can attend stores that buy and sell these items 

Thank you for taking the time to read this message please be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to 101 or on-line.

For more crime prevention advice please visit Secured By Design or click on the link below

http://www.securedbydesign.com/

Take Care and Stay Safe

Kind Regards 

PCSO - 32215 BABER