Theft of Motor Vehicle

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident

Between 2 am and 2:15am a theft of a vehicle occurred in Mercia Road in Clothall Common, Baldock.

A red BMW was taken from outside the victim's address, without stealing the car keys. The vehicle was then driven the short distance to Hopewell Road, Baldock - where it was parked up on a grass verge. The owner was able to locate it, via a tracking app, and attended with Police to recover their vehicle. The vehicle had no damage and is back with the owner.

Local officer enquiries have identified that the BMW arrives on Hopewell Road around 2:20 am, travelling from the direction of Letchworth Road.

If you have any CCTV that covers the route between those times, I would urge you to check for any footage.

If you have a keyless car (where you do not need to put the keys in the ignition to start the vehicle) or any vehicle, please consider taking the security steps below.

If you have any information relating to this crime you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/111533/25

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 or a keyless signal can be received by relay devices.

If you have a keyless entry car use a signal blocking bag and consider using additional trackers, steering wheel locks or ghost immobilisers.

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

Consider external lighting and CCTV to cover the parking spaces of any vehicles.

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.

Our priority survey is also always open for feedback to be provided - you can complete it by following the button below

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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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Sam Durham
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Letchworth)