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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. Vehicle crime remains a priority across Bromley and officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols, pursue lines of enquiry and work together to identify offenders and disrupt criminal activity.
Whilst conducting proactive patrols and tackling anti-social behaviour in Beckenham, the Beckenham Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen from elsewhere in the Bromley borough a few hours earlier.
Following further enquiries in the area, a second vehicle was located that had also been reported stolen, this time from the Wandsworth area.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate those responsible for the thefts.
These recoveries demonstrate the value of proactive neighbourhood policing and having officers out on patrol across our communities. We will continue to act on information provided by residents and work with colleagues across London and beyond to target those involved in vehicle crime.
The attached photographs show the vehicles recovered by officers during these enquiries.
Thank you for your continued support.
Bromley Borough Safer Neighbourhood Teams
🚔 Two stolen vehicles recovered during proactive patrols 🚔
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 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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