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Vehicle Crime theft from a motor vehicle - Rucklers Lane Kings Langley


Dear Resident

 

Between the 14th and 16th October a theft from motor vehicle has occurred on Rucklers Lane.

 

BETWEEN MATERIAL TIMES SUSPECT HAS APPROACHED THE VICTIMS CAR A ARIIC 50CC SMART AND MADE ENTRY. NO SIGNS OF FORCED ENTRY OR DAMAGE AND VEHCILE WAS LOCKED SO UNSURE HOW THEY MADE ENTRY. THE CAR WAS COMPLETLEY RANSACKED. BAGS OF PAPERWORK THAT WERE IN THE BOOT HAS BEEN THROWN ALL OVER THE BACK SEATS AND A LITTLE BIT OF LOOSE CHANGE THAT WAS IN THE CAR WAS ALSO TAKEN


 

If you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime, or if you have captured any relevant footage on your CCTV or doorbell camera, please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/86655/24. 

Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.

 

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

  • Ensure you lock doors and shut windows when leaving your vehicle unattended.
  • Always remove keys, even if you’re just stopping to buy fuel. 
  • Never leave valuables in your vehicle, even carrier bags – not even in the glove box or boot.
  • Be aware of your keys.  Don’t leave them unattended, or in pockets in changing rooms, or visible through your windows or front door.
  • If you have a vicinity key, keep it in a signal blocking pouch away from the front of your house.
  • Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.
  • Secure number plates with anti-theft screws.
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    For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Hertfordshire Constabulary (herts.police.uk)

     


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    James Cook
    (Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO Supervisor, Dacorum - Hemel Hempstead Town)

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