Community Safety Message- Keeping your home and vehicle secure

Community Safety Message- Keeping your home and vehicle secure

Dear residents,

Brookside SNT have been made aware of some suspicious activity in the area whereby unknown individuals have been trying door handles of properties and looking inside vehicles. Two incidents have been reported to us where items have been stolen from parked vehicles including cash and valuables left unattended.

Please see below some crime prevention tips to protect your home and vehicle:

Keeping Your Home Secure

Always lock doors and windows, even when you are at home

Remove keys from locks and keep them out of sight

Make sure that any valuables are out of sight

Keep sheds, garages and side gates locked

Never leave important documents or ID in obvious places

In the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on

If you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights

Lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage

Keeping Your Vehicle Secure

Always lock your vehicle, even if leaving it for only a few minutes.

Never leave valuables on display, including handbags, wallets, phones and tools

Remove cash and bank cards from vehicles

Check doors and windows are fully closed before leaving your vehicle

Park in well-lit areas where possible.

Consider fitting a steering wheel lock or vehicle security device.

Be Vigilant If you see anyone acting suspiciously please report it via:

101 (non-emergency)

Online at www.westmercia.police.uk

999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat to safety

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Message Sent By
Demmi Ramsden
(West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Brookside)