Crime Alert - Theft from a Vehicle

Dear Resident,

Humberside Police have received several reports of people attempting to gain entry to unattended parked cars in the area of Legsby Avenue, Grimsby.

The incidents are generally taking place overnight from approximately 10pm through to 4am (although incidents can occur at any time of the day.

To reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into, please read through the below advice -

Keep the vehicle locked at all times, and ensure you double lock it.

Make sure that your vehicle alarm is set.

Do not leave any valuables or "interesting" items on display

Don't leave tools in a van over night.

If possible park your vehicle on a drive or as close to your home as possible.

When away from your home try to park in a busy, well overlooked area. If the car will be there after dark try to find somewhere illuminated

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

Thank you

Park Ward Police Team

Attachments

Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

Message Sent By
Simon Saxby
(Humberside Police, PCSO, Grimsby West)

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