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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. Barkingside & Fairlop SNT Joint Patrols | Icknield Drive
Today, officers from Barkingside and Fairlop Safer Neighbourhood Teams were conducting joint high-visibility reassurance foot patrols in the Icknield Drive area, providing a visible presence, engaging with residents, and addressing concerns raised by the local community.
As part of the patrol, officers also distributed motor vehicle crime prevention leaflets, offering advice on how to reduce the risk of vehicle theft, particularly for owners of keyless entry vehicles, which remain a target for organised criminals using electronic devices to exploit keyless systems.
🔐 Protect your vehicle: • Store vehicle keys away from doors and windows.
• Use a Faraday pouch to block key signals.
• Consider additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, immobilisers, or tracking devices.
• Always ensure your vehicle is locked and secure.
🔑 Keyless vehicle owners - remember: ✅ Keep car keys away from doors and windows.
✅ Store keys in a signal-blocking pouch (Faraday pouch).
✅ Ensure your vehicle's software and security systems are up to date.
✅ Always lock your vehicle and check it is secure.
✅ Consider fitting additional security devices such as steering wheel locks and trackers.
Vehicle thieves are constantly adapting their methods, but taking simple preventative steps can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
Vehicle crime can happen in seconds, but a few simple precautions can make your car a far less attractive target.
If you see any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, please report it to police. Working together, we can help keep Barkingside safe and protect our community from crime.
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Kindest Regards
SNT Barkingside | Reassurance Patrols & Vehicle Crime Prevention
PCSO 7005EA
Martin K
 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.
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