Theft – The Facts
Theft – The Facts
Did you know?
- Over half of all crimes reported are thefts!
- One in seven reported thefts are from vehicles!
- Thieves have a ready market for mobile phone, laptops, GPS Sat Navs and MP3 players!
- The only thing standing between a thief and property visible in a parked car is window glass!
- Thieves look out for people who are careless with their property in public places!
What can you do?
- Never leave personal documents or valuable items visible in your car.
- Always park in a well-lit and supervised area
- Don’t leave your handbag, wallet or coat to one side in a public place e.g a shopping trolley or a sear in a pub
- Be aware of your surroundings particularly at ATMs and in queues