Crime Alert - Theft from a Vehicle

Crime Alert - Theft from a Vehicle

Dear Resident,

Humberside Police are investigating a report of a theft from a vehicle from Thornton Lane, ULCEBY.

The incident occurred after 0200 hours on 03/07/2026. The offender(s) approached a secured vehicle, gain entry by unknown means and steal a purse containing cash.

If you have any CCTV footage (including video doorbell), saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting occurrence ref: 26000092201

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.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website

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 Home 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

Humberside Police

Attachments

Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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Richard Lawson
(Humberside Police, PCSO, Scunthorpe Rural NPT)

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