Keep Your Jewellery Safe When Out and About

Keep Your Jewellery Safe When Out and About

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

Keep Your Jewellery Safe When Out and About

• Only wear the jewellery you intend to use for the occasion.
• Be alert to anyone showing unusual interest in your jewellery or movements.
• Keep jewellery concealed where possible while travelling to and from events.
• Travel with family or friends, particularly after weddings, festivals or religious celebrations.

Reduce the Risk of Being Targeted
• Avoid posting photographs of expensive jewellery, cash or valuables on social media.
• Be cautious about discussing valuable gold possessions with people you do not know well.
• Report any suspicious behaviour, vehicles or individuals seen watching homes, venues or places of worship.

Record and Protect Your Property
• Photograph all items of jewellery and keep a record of distinguishing features.
• Retain receipts, valuations and certificates of authenticity.
• Update insurance policies regularly to ensure valuable items are adequately covered.
• Consider property marking or forensic marking products to assist police in identifying stolen items.

If You Become a Victim
• Report crimes immediately by calling 999 if the incident is in progress or there is a threat to life.
• Report non-emergency incidents via 101 or online through the Metropolitan Police website.
• Provide photographs, valuations and descriptions of stolen items to assist investigations.

Key Message
Criminals target opportunity and visibility. By securely storing jewellery, limiting public exposure, maintaining good security and keeping accurate records, you can significantly reduce the risk of Asian gold jewellery being stolen.
#ANewMetForLondon #CrimePrevention #ProtectYourGold

Across London, 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%.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe and protecting your home.

You can report an incident of burglary by using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk , speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

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