Prevent theft from a vehicle

Prevent theft from a vehicle

Preventing theft from vehicles

Don't let thieves get an easy ride. Follow these simple rules to protect your vehicle from thieves.

We are seeing a continuous trend of Theft from Motor Vehicles in Boston area. We urge you to ensure lock your vehicle and do not leave anything on display which may attract the potential thieves to target your vehicle. 

We also urge you to be vigilant - if your doorbell or CCTV camera has captured anyone trying the doors of your vehicle or acting suspiciously near your vehicle, please report it and send in the CCTV to us as it will help us identify the suspect/s.

 Lock your vehicle

Locking your vehicle, even when filling up or parked on your drive, greatly reduces the possibility of it being targeted by an opportunist thief. Even if you have locked your vehicle, check you haven’t left any windows or the sunroof open.

It is actually illegal to leave your vehicle running unattended while you de-ice it or warm it up in cold weather. If someone takes it while it’s left like this, your insurer won’t pay out because you won’t be covered.

If your vehicle has wing mirrors that fold in automatically when locked, make sure you lock it properly. Criminal gangs are looking for vehicles like these where the wing mirrors are still out because it is clear to them that the vehicle has been left unlocked.

 Park responsibly

It’s always advisable to avoid parking in dark and secluded areas. It’s worth an extra five or ten-minute walk if it means your vehicle is left in a well-lit and busier street.

And if possible, always try to park in illuminated and staffed car parks or those with a Park Mark safer parking award. To find one, simply check out Park Mark.

Information provided is collated from Lincolnshire Police, for more information on crime prevention please visit; Crime prevention advice | Lincolnshire Police (lincs.police.uk)