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Dear Resident Important advice and information: Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property. Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us. Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars: Keep your keys somewhere safe and out of sightIf you can, lock your car in a garageFit a high-quality alarm to your vehicleConsider additional security systems such as immobilisers and visible security locks Always take your keys with you when leaving your vehicle unattendedKeep your keys safe and concealed in public placesMake sure doors, windows, the boot and sunroof are locked and secure before leaving your carIf there are more than one vehicle at your property, park the lesser valued vehicle behind the more expensive one on the drivewayAlso make sure you keep your house doors and windows lockedInstall a high-quality burglar alarm Install an exterior security light |
