Theft from motor vehicles on Apsley Mills Retail Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QN.

Theft from motor vehicles on Apsley Mills Retail Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QN.

Dear Resident

On the 22nd of January 2025, between 10:45hrs and 10:55hrs, a theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Apsley Mills Retail Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QN.

Offender(s) is a White Male - middle aged - not very tall (5ft 8) approx, foreign accent, flat cap on, ear piece.

The victim was coming back to her car after shopping when she has been distracted by a male asking for some help. While the victim was giving some instructions to the male, another male has opened the passenger door of her vehicle and stole her purse from the sit. Inside the bag there was bank cards - x2 - AmEx & Mastercard visa cards and a Halifax debit card - DL - house keys - £50 in cash - blank cheque - few sentimental bits.

Please contact the police non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/6716/25 if you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime. Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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

Tips to prevent vehicle crime:

Ensure you lock doors and shut windows/sunroof when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Always remove keys from the ignition even if you’re just stopping to buy a newspaper.

When parking, remember to set your immobiliser or alarm if you have them, 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.

Store car ownership documents at home, not in your car.

Secure number plates with anti-theft screws.

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

Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Andrea Salzano
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, Dacorum - Apsley and Cornerhall)