Semilong Neighbourhood Watch
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[NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Northamptonshire West - 03.11.09-ALL NHW-WINTER CP - 1153]
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all NHW members.
As the winter months fast approach and the darker nights draw in, police are reminding people to remember to make sure their vehicles are as secure as possible whenever they leave them.
Opportunist thieves can make the most of items left on show in cars and the darker nights and so motorists are being advised to stop and think when they park up and leave their car.
If an item is on show, it can be tempting for people to break into your vehicle in order to steal it.
Crime Prevention Officer Kate Wright, said: "Our message is clear: do not leave valuables in your vehicle, ensure it is locked, and if it has an alarm, use it. Similarly, if you have a garage, please use it.
"Whenever you park your car, whether it be in a public street or on your driveway, it is always worth taking a few seconds to remove items that are on show.
"It is also worth bearing in mind that even if you remove a Sat Nav from your car then a mark may have been left on the windscreen, so it is always advisable to remove any marks left behind."
Kate added: "It is easy to fall into the habit of not parking your car in your garage, or not using a steering lock or the alarm system, but these quick and simple steps could be the difference in you becoming a victim of vehicle crime or not.
"If you do need to park your car in a public place and leave in unattended, make sure you park in a secure, well lit and busy area."
For more crime prevention advice log on to www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact your local Safer Community Team on 101.
Ref: WB/CMS/1153/09
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