Theft of Motor Vehicles in Verulam

Theft of Motor Vehicles in Verulam

Dear Resident

I am writing to inform you of two vehicle-related incidents which occurred over the weekend in your local area.

Between Saturday 26th July at 8pm and Sunday 27th July at 09:15am, one car and three sets of car keys have been stolen from an address on Fishpool Street, St Albans. It remains unknown how the offenders have gained entry into the house to steal the keys.

The stolen vehicle is a Bentley Flying Spur. The Bentley was parked in St Michael’s Manor Hotel in the car park.

The Crime Reference Number is 41/70195/25.

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Between Saturday 26th July at 22:30hrs and Sunday 27th July at 07:30hrs, suspects have gained entry to a house by accessing a key safe and subsequently stolen a set of car keys from an address on Mortimer Crescent, St Albans.

The vehicle which was taken and driven away is a Grey BMW.

The Crime Reference Number is 41/70199/25.

If you have any information relating to these crimes you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting the respective crime number.

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.

Be aware of your keys. Don’t leave them visible on a windowsill or near to your front door, where they could be “hooked” through the letterbox or a keyless signal can be received by relay devices.

If you have a keyless entry car use a signal blocking bag and consider using additional trackers, steering wheel locks or ghost immobilisers.

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

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.

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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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Matt Bennett
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, St Albans - Central, North & West)