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Hello Resident, Thames Valley Police has seen an increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the Charvil area.
If you have been a victim, please report this and any suspicious persons, vehicles or activities you may have witnessed or captured on CCTV, dash cam or video doorbell footage. You can report this on our website www.thamesvalley.police.uk using the Report or Tell Us About buttons or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can visit Crimestoppers anonymously at https://crimestoppers-uk.org or call free phone 0800 555 111.
Key reasons to report crime and suspicious activity:
• It helps to establish crime trends and provides authorities with invaluable information on how and where to allocate resources
• It helps to understand the motives and methods to ensure the best crime prevention strategies are deployed
• It can lead to more arrests as your report and information could be a critical link to another similar crime or investigation
• It helps to bring the person(s) who committed the crime to justice – this could potentially prevent further crimes and protect others from becoming victims
• Crimes and anti-social behaviour have a negative impact on communities and reporting them can help address underlying problems
• A community approach to fighting crime can lead to safer communities Most car criminals are opportunists. By following the below tips you can help outsmart car thieves and limit their opportunity to steal your valuables or vehicle. Don’t tempt thieves – Your mobile phone, coins for the car park, sunglasses, packs of medication or other items that can earn quick cash are irresistible to the opportunist thief. The cost of replacing a window is often much more than that of what’s stolen. And it should go without saying that wallets, handbags, purses and credit cards should never be left in an unattended vehicle. Even an old coat or a plastic bag left behind can tempt a thief.Trust locks, not luck – always double check your vehicle is locked and secure.Keep keys safe - and out of sight. If you have keyless entry, keep your electronic fob in a signal blocking pouch to help prevent it being scanned. Perfect parking - if you have a garage, please use it or try to park in a well-lit location.Be alarmed – ensure your alarm is active and in working order. Sat Nav - would you be lost without it? Remove it and make sure you wipe the sucker mark off the windscreen.Your number’s up - number plates can be easily removed, secure them with security screws. If your number plates are stolen, report this to the Police online or contact 101. Remember - Display and you will pay! Leave it on show, expect it to go!
Thank you.
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