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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. We want to appreciate all the residents who came to our last street briefing at Hampden Road,N10 in September 2026.
Please be aware that your input and cooperation has been very useful. Just so you know, the vehicle crime investigations are in progress.
Kindly follow these crime prevention tips to help protect your vehicles:
- Protect your vehicle keys. Thieves are using equipment to pick up signal from smart keys even if they are kept inside your home. Once captured, the signal is used to open your vehicle and steal.
- keep your smart key, and any other spares, in a security pouch when not in use - either at home or when out and about. These can be bought cheaply and prevents thieves from scanning your key.
- Consider using a steering wheel or gear stick lock to help protect your vehicle against these types of theft. This is a great visual deterrent for thieves and makes it hard for them to drive away.
Do continue to report any suspicious activities to the police via " 101 " or online: www.met.police.uk/report.
Many thanks.
 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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