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Concerned about robbery? Here’s a quick update from your area. A message sent in partnership with Enfield Youth Development Service.
Please share this safety awareness message with young people. Encourage them to scan the QR code in the image for tips on how to protect themselves.
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS IF SOMEONE TRIES TO ROB YOU
Be aware if someone:
Is following you or watching you closely
Asks to borrow your phone and won’t take no for an answer
Makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Tries to surround you with a group
Keeps watching or demands your belongings
Threatens or intimidates you
Tries to distract you while someone else approaches
Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel right, leave the area.
PROTECT YOURSELF & FRIENDS
When You’re Out:
Walk with friends where possible & get home safely
Stay in busy, well-lit areas & valuables out of sight
Avoid short-cuts through isolated areas
Avoid walking while focused on your phone When Using Your Phone:
Don’t leave your phone on display, keep one ear free if using headphones
Be careful taking phones out near roads, stations, bus stops When Travelling:
Plan your route & stay close to other people
Let someone know where you’re going Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, move to a safe place.
IF SOMEONE TRIES TO ROB YOU
Remember, your safety is more important than your belongings:
Stay calm, do not fight back or put yourself at risk
Try to remember what the person looked like
Get to a safe place straight away
Tell a trusted adult, youth worker, teacher or parent
Call 999 and report it to the Police Most robberies involve:
Mobile phones, AirPods & headphones
Watches & jewellery
Cash & bank cards
Bikes & scooters
Get help in an emergency
Call 999 if in immediate danger or a crime is happening now
Call 101 Non emergency Police
Call 0800 555 111 Crimestoppers
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/more-info/crime-types-explained/robbery
 We’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals - including with new tech like live facial recognition cameras, drones and e-bikes. We’re now arresting more than 1,000 extra criminals every month and seeing local crimes like burglary, robbery and theft start to fall, with ‘neighbourhood crime’ down 14%. But we know there is more to do. That’s why we’re stepping up our use of technology, increasing our operations and working with partners like phone companies and retailers to make it less appealing for criminals to commit these crimes in the first place. While we are investigating and arresting those responsible, please consider following the below advice to keep yourself and your property safe: - Do not leave your phone, tablet or other digital goods unattended, out of sight or on a table.
- Be aware of your surroundings and only use your phone when it is safe to do so.
- Secure your phone by choosing a strong pin or password
- Set up a tracking app on your phone so you can see where it is from another device like a laptop. Use it as soon as possible, before thieves have a chance to disable it.
- Turn off message previews, so that thieves won’t see any messages about reset or login codes when your phone is locked.
- Keep a note of your IMEI number (to access, type *#06# on your phone keypad)
- Plan your route, especially if you are going somewhere, you have not been before.
You can report an incident of robbery online at https://www.met.police.uk or alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. We want your help to shape the future of policing across London. We are seeking your views on our new inclusion strategy to ensure that the Met is a police service that is trusted, representative and more effective at keeping London safe. You can have your say on our Inclusion Strategy consultation which runs until Thursday 26 November. | 
