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Dear Residents,
We are currently investigating the theft of a Ford Transit van from Lea Gate Close area of Harwood, Bolton. The vehicle was stolen from a driveway between 11:00pm on 11 November 2026 and 8:00am on 12 November 2026. The vehicle was taken by unknown means.
You are receiving this message because one of your registered Bee In The Loop address is close to where the offence occurred.
We are appealing for information and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around the time of the theft.
Do you have any CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage that may have captured the incident or any suspicious activity? If so, please take a few moments to review any footage covering the area during the relevant times.
If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please reply to this message or email 66033@gmp.police.uk, providing your name and contact details. An officer will then get in touch with you.
If you have CCTV or dashcam footage that may be relevant, please ensure it is preserved by saving or downloading it from the device to prevent it being overwritten or lost. We can then provide you with a secure link to upload the footage to our CCTV Portal.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team, Bolton North Neighbourhood Policing Team and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) are actively investigating this incident and you may notice an increase police presence in the area in the coming days and weeks.
How to Help Protect Your Vehicle
We would encourage residents to consider the following crime prevention measures:
• Check with your vehicle manufacturer or dealer that your vehicle has the latest security software updates installed. Land Rover owners can find further information and book security updates here: https://www.landrover.co.uk/ownership/security-update.html
• Consider fitting an approved aftermarket immobiliser. This can prevent a vehicle from being driven away even if offenders gain access to the vehicle's onboard systems.
• Use a physical security device such as a steering wheel lock, pedal lock or lock box. These can provide an additional layer of protection and act as a visible deterrent.
• If possible, secure vehicles on driveways using locking gates, bollards or other barriers, or park another vehicle in front to make theft more difficult.
• Store vehicle keys securely and away from doors and windows. Consider using a signal-blocking pouch to help prevent relay theft.
• If you have access to a garage, use it whenever possible. Keeping vehicles out of sight can significantly reduce the risk of theft.
Further vehicle crime prevention advice is available on the GMP website: https://www.gmp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/
Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Greater Manchester Police immediately.
Attached to this message are some general guides on vehicle and home security.
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Thank you for your assistance.
Bolton North Neighbourhood Policing Team 
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