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Don't Be a Victim This Christmas
When Christmas Shopping
Park in well lit public places, avoiding isolated or dimly lit areas.
Do not leave items on display in your car, regardless of monetary value.
If you have to return to your car to unload purchases make sure that they are locked out of sight and be aware of anyone watching you as you do this.
Avoid carrying too much around with you, the more bags you’ve got the more vulnerable you are.
Keep your purse or wallet somewhere close to your body where it is secure and you can feel it.
If you carry your purse in a handbag make sure that the zip or clasp is kept closed and out of the way of pickpockets. Ensure zip openings are facing to the front, rather than to the back
Take extra care with your credit cards over the Christmas period to reduce the chances of them being stolen or skimmed. Make sure you always keep them in sight whilst your transaction is completed.
Be vigilant at cash machines. If you notice anything out of place, any unusual devices attached to the machine or anyone hanging around nearby, report it. Keep your PIN safe and put cash away safely before walking away. Never write your PIN number down.
If you feel your number has been compromised in any way, use the service available at cash points to change it.
At Home
Keep presents out of sight until last thing on Christmas Eve. If presents are left on display, ensure they cannot be seen via external doors and windows; they may attract the attention of people passing by.
Try not to hide or store Christmas presents outside in the shed or garage.
Keep receipts and instruction manuals separate so that should the worst happen, you have evidence of what was taken.
Dispose of packaging carefully. Empty boxes left outside will indicate that these goods are available inside.
When out of the house ensure all windows and doors are locked. At night use a light on or set on a timer switch to give the impression that someone is at home. Also leave a radio playing or a television on.
Out and About
Organise transport home before you leave or stay with a friend, to avoid confrontational situations.
Make sure someone knows where you’re going and what time you will be back.
When you walk try to appear confident and pay attention to what is going on around you. Keep to well lit routes and avoid dark areas. Do not use iPods or mobile phones.
If you have to telephone for a taxi, always try and use a firm you know and have the number programmed into your mobile phone. Always sit in the back, preferably behind the driver.
Keep presents out of sight until last thing on Christmas Eve. If presents are left on display, ensure they cannot be seen via external doors and windows; they may attract the attention of people passing by.
Try not to hide or store Christmas presents outside in the shed or garage.
Keep receipts and instruction manuals separate so that should the worst happen, you have evidence of what was taken.
Dispose of packaging carefully. Empty boxes left outside will indicate that these goods are available inside.
When out of the house ensure all windows and doors are locked. At night use a light on or set on a timer switch to give the impression that someone is at home. Also leave a radio playing or a television on.
Out and About
Organise transport home before you leave or stay with a friend, to avoid confrontational situations.
Make sure someone knows where you’re going and what time you will be back.
When you walk try to appear confident and pay attention to what is going on around you. Keep to well lit routes and avoid dark areas. Do not use iPods or mobile phones.
If you have to telephone for a taxi, always try and use a firm you know and have the number programmed into your mobile phone. Always sit in the back, preferably behind the driver.
New email relay system
PCSO Hayley Ditchburn
07879 608 696
hayley.ditchburn@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
07879 608 696
hayley.ditchburn@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Damage - Atherstone on Stour
Warwickshire Police Top 10 tips for crime prevention
2:- Fit a good quality house alarm and explore the advantages of remote access CCTV
3:- Fit good quality locks to doors and windows – and use them, keep windows and doors secure when you are elsewhere in the house. Fit a door chain and screen callers at the door carefully
4:- Fit suitable security lighting and leave a light on a timer at home - especially when the clocks go back
5:- Property mark your valuables keep a record and photo’s - agree an insurance value and consider a floor safe
6:- Don’t hide spare keys, leave them with someone you trust – burglars know where to look
7:- Keep garden tools and ladders locked away – in addition anything metal has a extra value and attraction to a thief. Protect visibility/access to the back of your property and especially your garage
8:- Remove all valuables from your car and van - wipe the sat nav mark off the windscreen
9:- Protect your pin(s) numbers at all times and shred documents linked to your identity - don’t bin them
10:- Be cautious about wearing too much jewellery or using expensive phones in the wrong locations - don’t walk home at night wearing earphones
7:- Keep garden tools and ladders locked away – in addition anything metal has a extra value and attraction to a thief. Protect visibility/access to the back of your property and especially your garage
8:- Remove all valuables from your car and van - wipe the sat nav mark off the windscreen
9:- Protect your pin(s) numbers at all times and shred documents linked to your identity - don’t bin them
10:- Be cautious about wearing too much jewellery or using expensive phones in the wrong locations - don’t walk home at night wearing earphones
Burglary - Halford
Burglary - Mayo Road, Shipston
The Community Forum
If you have a specific concern or problem, then drop in to the local surgery from 6.30pm – 7.00pm where you will be able to speak to your Neighbourhood Policing Team, Councillors and Officers from Warwickshire County and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils. During this time you can also join us for a cup of tea and find out the latest information about Recycling – the do’s and don’ts and lots more!
Shipston SNT Community Surgeries
The Shipston SNT are holding Community Surgeries in Shipston Library for half an hour, so please come along to discuss any issues or concerns. Surgery dates, times and venues are as follows: Thursday 1st December 2011 at 2.30pm & Thursday 15th December 2011 at 2.30pm at Shipston on Stour Library, Church Street, Shipston.
