There has been an increase of vehicles being damaged and items stolen.

There has been an increase of vehicles being damaged and items stolen.

London Fields SNT are aware and have increased patrols in the hotspot areas. Please report any vehicle break ins via 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Please see the below crime prevention advice to prevent you from becoming a victim.

Advice to prevent the theft of cars and vans:

Do not display any items of value power leads, SatNavs and mounts, stereo front panels, coins, sunglasses, tools, clothing and bags that can be seen easily from outside the vehicle which would then encourage the thief to make an attempt in smashing the window to get hold of the items from the car .

Thieves are using new technology to break into cars and vans without keys. They use a variety of techniques, such as accessing externals sensors on bumpers or lights to re-programme and enter the vehicle, or may use other electronic devices to gain entry.

To prevent this, use a combination of the following measures:

Use approved security products - such as steering wheel locks, pedal locks or OBD port locks - to prevent the vehicle being driven away. The best products are even resistant to small hand held angle grinders. Visit www.soldsecure.com and www.securedbydesign.com for more information.

Consider alarms, immobilisers and tracking devices. Ask your vehicle dealership for manufacturer approved products.

Check your windows and doors are closed and locked every time you leave your vehicle.

If your vehicle has keyless entry and start, ensure ALL keys are kept within a security pouch. This will prevent some forms of theft devices being used. Check if the pouch is still working every few months.
If you have a garage, use it. Consider using public car parks that are part of the police approved ‘Park Mark’ Safer Parking Scheme which have been assessed for their security.

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Belal Uddin
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, London Fields SNT)