⚠️ Police Public Appeal – Protect Your Property and Report Suspicious Activity

Dear residents,

Hope this message finds you well.

Police are appealing to residents and businesses to remain vigilant following a recent increase in thefts from commercial vans, sheds, garages and other outbuildings. Offenders are targeting valuable tools, power tools, chainsaws, garden machinery and other equipment. These offences can have a significant financial impact on tradespeople, businesses and homeowners.

Please take steps to protect your property:

CCTV can play a vital role in preventing and solving crime. If you have CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams, ensure they are working correctly, positioned to cover vulnerable areas and that footage is retained where possible. Even footage that appears insignificant could provide valuable evidence and help identify those responsible.

Tips on how to secure your shed-garage-

https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/

Tips on how to secure your vehicle/van-

https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/

Please report all suspicious activity to police. Prompt reporting helps officers identify crime patterns, deploy resources effectively and prevent further offences. If you see suspicious people, vehicles or behaviour in your area, report it without delay by calling 101 or using your local police online reporting service. If a crime is taking place or there is an immediate risk to life or property, always call 999.

By working together, remaining vigilant and taking simple security measures, we can help protect our homes, businesses and local communities from opportunist thieves.

Kind regards,