Hampshire Police Alerts - Theft from Vehicles

There has been another theft from vehicle reported overnight between dates/times: 14/05/2018 06:00 - 14/05/2018 15:40 in Havant Road, Horndean. On this occasion tools were stolen from a van. Please take extra precautions to prevent this type of crime happening to you. The local neighbourhood policing team will remain committed to supporting victims of crime and targeting offenders. If you have any information that may help with police enquiries then please call 101 and quote reference number:44180178598

Please read our advice below:

• Park your vehicle in a secure area (in a garage or behind locked gates, if possible).
• If you can’t, park in a well-lit street in easy view of your own or neighbours’ houses.
• Where possible, remove valuable items from the vehicle overnight and store them in a secure place.
• Do not leave tools or equipment on view inside the vehicle.
• Consider fitting an appropriate alarm system, protecting the cabin and load areas.
• Apply a security marking product to power tools and equipment. Alternatively, etch or emboss identifiable marks to these items.
• Consider installing secure storage containers or lockers in the van to store tools in.
• Ensure that the van doors are securely lockable and consider having suitable deadlocks installed.
• Make sure to physically check that the van doors and windows are locked if you have used the remote to lock the vehicle, even if the feedback indicates the van as locked.
• When visiting businesses, try to park close to the entrance and preferably in the view of CCTV.
• Fit a Ford Transit door lock protector www.Locksonline.co.uk
• Log your property for free at www.immobilise.com.

Please ensure you are vigilant at all times, calling police to report any suspicious activity, not just around your own property but anything suspicious in your residential area and community. In an emergency use 999 or 101 for non-emergency. It is not too late to report any suspicious activity to police.

Message Sent By
Darryl Hook (Police, PCSO, East Hampshire District)