Thefts from Vehicles Tunstall

Recent Incident

A vigilant member of the public reported suspicious activity at midnight on 29/03/26, resulting in the arrest of a male for going equipped and vehicle interference in the Parsonage Street area.

There has been an increase in overnight thefts from vehicles across Tunstall over the past month.
Many vehicles targeted were left insecure with bags and valuables visible inside.

✅ KEEP YOUR VEHICLE SAFE

🔒 LOCK YOUR VEHICLE

Always lock doors and close all windows when leaving your vehicle.

👜 REMOVE VALUABLES

Do not leave laptops, phones, bags, or other items in plain sight.

💡 PARK IN WELL‑LIT AREAS

Choose bright, busy locations. Avoid dark or isolated areas overnight.

🔐 USE ANTI‑THEFT DEVICES

Steering wheel locks, alarms, and immobilisers act as strong deterrents.

👀 STAY AWARE

Never leave your engine running while unattended. Be alert in high‑crime areas.

🔑 SECURE YOUR KEYS

Take your keys with you. Do not leave spare keys hidden in or around your vehicle.

TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE CRIME