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Crime Alert - Theft From a Vehicle


 

Humberside Police are investigating reports of tools being stolen from vans in the West Butterwick area. There have also been other crimes reported in other areas of the Isle - suspicious circumstances believed to be by the same persons. 

 

If you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101.

 

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

To try and prevent any further occurrences please read through the below advice -

  • Keep the vehicle locked at all times
  • Do not leave any valuables or "interesting" items on display
  • Remove from the car/van any items not required for that journey
  • When at home park the car/van as near to your home as possible
  • When away from Home Park in a busy, well overlooked area. If the car/van will be there after dark try to find somewhere illuminated
  • Use a key signal blocker bag to protect your vehicles electronic entry code
  • Consider fitting a car/van alarm or other security measures visit www.securedbydesign.com for approved companies
  • Immobilise Property Registering system - visit www.immobolise.com . - A useful system to register your property. 
  • Thank you

    Humberside Police


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    Rebecca Jennings
    (Humberside Police, PCSO, Scunthorpe Rural)

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