|
I wanted to provide an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. 🚨 COMMUNITY SAFETY NOTICE – OLD MALDEN
Dear residents,
I would like to make you aware of suspicious activity reported in the Aldridge Rise, New Malden area.
At approximately 1:59 am on Sunday, 11 October, CCTV footage captured an unknown individual wearing dark clothing, a hood and a balaclava, carrying a torch and looking around a residential front driveway. A resident has raised concerns that the individual may have been attempting to steal a motorbike.
Please remain vigilant, particularly overnight, and take precautions to protect your vehicles and motorcycles.
🔹 Keep vehicles locked and secure.
🔹 Use additional security devices, such as steering locks and motorcycle chains.
🔹 Keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report concerns to police.
🔹 If you witness a crime in progress or believe someone is in immediate danger, call 999. For non-emergency reports, call 101 or report online.
If you have CCTV or doorbell footage showing suspicious activity in the area around this time, please consider reporting it to the police.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.
Your Old Malden Ward Team
 We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe: Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked. Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door. If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months. Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space. Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme. Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.
| 
