Witness appeal following thefts from motor vehicles

Witness appeal following thefts from motor vehicles

Hello Resident

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a number of thefts from motor vehicles in Potters Bar.

Between Friday 10 July and Wednesday 15 July, there have been seven separate reports of theft from motor vehicles in the Darkes Lane and High Street areas.

The incidents have occurred between 4am and 5.30am.

PC Jack Laycock, from the Potters Bar and Shenley Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may live in this area to check their CCTV cameras and send any information to me, by emailing jack.laycock@herts.police.uk.”

“If you believe you may be a victim of this incident, please contact police.”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.

To minimise the chance of becoming a victim we offer the following advice:

Lock your vehicle whenever it is left unattended and keep it in a garage when parked at night if possible.

Never leave valuable items or tools on display in your vehicle as this may encourage a thief to break in.

Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, even if you are only absent for a moment.

Consider fitting CCTV covering your home and driveway, to help deter thieves.

Use PIR or LED security lighting to make your vehicle more visible as this can also act as a deterrent.

Always consider parking in a car park that has been accredited with the police approved “Park Mark” scheme.

Noisy gravel on your drive can help deter a would-be thief, as they don’t want to alert you to their approach.

For security products for your vehicles search the ‘accredited products’ page on the Secured by Design website a police-approved website.

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