This is a message sent via Thames Valley Alert and has been sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police.
Make sure you don’t invite opportunist criminals this weekend
As the weather is warming up please take a moment to ensure opportunist criminals don’t have easy access to your belongings:-
- If you are in your back garden make sure that all windows and doors at the front of your home are secured. It only takes a moment someone to reach in, or climb in and steal easily accessible items.
- Make sure you don’t leave handbags, mobiles, keys etc near to an open window.
- When you go to bed take a moment to double check all your doors and windows are secure, especially easily accessed ones.
- Make sure your garden tools and equipment are locked away in a shed and are marked as belonging to you.
- Don’t leave out ladders that could be used to access a 1st floor window. Chain them up.
- Lock bicycles away.
- If you are going away, tell a trusted neighbour and ask them to keep an eye on your property.
- Report anyone acting suspiciously to the police on 101, or if you think a crime is in progress dial on 999
We hope your enjoy a safe and crime free bank holiday weekend, whatever you are doing.
