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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle Crime - theft from / theft of, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. 🚨 Vehicle Crime Alert 🚨
We are appealing for information after a person was seen stealing items from a vehicle in the Sebastopol area overnight,
Unfortunately, thefts from vehicles can happen in a matter of seconds, often when valuable items have been left on display. Opportunist thieves will target vehicles where they believe there may be items worth taking.
🔍 Help us prevent vehicle crime by following these simple steps:
✅ Always lock your vehicle, even if leaving it unattended for only a short time.
✅ Remove all valuables from sight, including mobile phones, wallets, handbags, tools, sat navs and loose change.
✅ Take items with you whenever possible. Don't leave them hidden under seats or in the boot after arriving at your destination.
✅ Close all windows and sunroofs fully before leaving your vehicle.
✅ Park in well-lit, busy areas where possible.
✅ Consider fitting a dashcam or CCTV system at home if your vehicle is regularly parked outside.
✅ If you own work vans or vehicles carrying tools, remove tools overnight where possible and consider additional security measures such as alarm systems and steering wheel locks.
📹 If you have CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam recordings that may assist with identifying anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles, please review your footage and report anything of concern.
👀 Remember: If you see someone trying vehicle door handles, looking into parked vehicles, or acting suspiciously around cars, report it. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, call 999. For non-emergency incidents, report online or call 101.
Working together, we can help make our communities safer and reduce opportunities for criminals.
 If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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