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Theft from Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident

 

Between Tuesday 5th August at 09:30 hours and Thursday 7th August at 07:30 hours, a theft from a vehicle occurred in Castle Street, Berkhamsted.

 

Victim has parked their car on Castle Street whilst visiting a friend. Victims friend has noticed on 7th August, the front bumper of their car has been stolen. Vehicle is a VW GOLF.

Another vehicle, also a VW GOLF, was also targeted around the same material times on the same street.

 

If you have any information or ring doorbell/CCTV footage relating to this crime, you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/74353/25. 

 

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

 

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

  • Ensure you lock doors and shut windows/sunroof when leaving your vehicle unattended.
  • Always remove keys from the ignition when you are not with the vehicle
  • When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm or use an approved steering lock or gear lever clamp.
  • Never leave valuables in your vehicle – not even in the glove box or boot – and keep all possessions out of sight – even coats, sunglasses and carrier bags.
  • Remove your satnav and holder and wipe away suction marks which could indicate that a satnav is stored in your vehicle.
  • Be aware of your keys.  Don’t leave them lying around, visible or in pockets in changing rooms where they could be taken.  Don’t leave them visible on a windowsill or near to your front door, where they could be “hooked” through the letterbox. 
  • Register your valuables on www.immobilise.com.
  • Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.
  • Secure number plates with anti-theft screws.

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

    If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.

     

    For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/protectyourproperty

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    Lindsay Cunningham
    (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Supervisor PCSO, Dacorum - Berkhamsted and Tring)
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