A message for local food and parcel delivery drivers in the area.
Make sure you secure your car when you are working and when dropping off deliveries to prevent a rise in vehicle theft.
Do you know someone working as a delivery driver? If so please pass on this safety advice to them:
These top tips should help them keep them safe while they are working:
Be aware of vehicles following you and where you are.
If something does not look or feel right, do not make the delivery. Stay in your vehicle and report any suspicious activity to us or your employer.
Do not leave your engine running or keys in the ignition when making a delivery. Make sure you remove your keys and lock your doors.
Be aware of anyone acting suspiciously when you're in any delivery area.
Think about fitting an approved vehicle tracker and install a dashcam.
If you're delivering take away food, can the take away or restaurant take payment in advance.
If you feel there's a threat to your life, or someone else's life, call 999 immediately. If you feel you cannot stay where you are, call us and get to a place of safety.
Click here for more ways you can protect your car from theft.
If you want to report any concerns about delivery driver attacks or vehicle thefts in your area or tell us something you think we need to know - you can Live Chat us via the website www.west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you for your help in keeping this vital community of drivers on the road and keeping them safe.
LPA - Dudley Central Team 2
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