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Theft from Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident

 

There has been a spate of theft from motor vehicles in Knebworth overnight on 12/04/2025. The roads targeted are Oakfield Road, Pondcroft Road, New Close and Gun Lane. Contents from within these vehicles include loose change, purses and sun glasses. We urge you to please take a look at your ring doorbell footage or whatever CCTV you have, if you have any, and please report in any suspicious activity that you may have captured. We also urge you to follow the below advice to best protect your vehicle and belongings. 

 

If you have any information 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 or online webchat.

 

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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    Phoebe Taylor
    (Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, North Herts - Hitchin Urban)
    Neighbourhood Alert