Local Theft From Motor Vehicle - HEATH DRIVE

Local Theft From Motor Vehicle - HEATH DRIVE

You raised theft from vehicles as a concern, so here’s a quick local update.

On Sunday 9th August at approximately 01:04, a theft from motor vehicle occurred in HEATH DRIVE.

Two males wearing dark clothing have entered a white BMW 320i Sport and stole a digital dashboard unit, designer sunglasses and cash. After the offence, a silver vehicle was seen on CCTV travelling towards BROOK ROAD / EASTERN AVENUE EAST and may be connected to the incident.

Reference:  01/7920363/26
 
We are asking residents:
Did you see or hear anything suspicious around these times?
Do you have any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage that may cover these incident?
Did you notice any persons or vehicles loitering in the area?
If you have any information that may assist, please contact police:
Email: SNTKD-.Pettits@met.police.uk
🌐 www.met.police.uk

Having personal items stolen from your vehicle is an upsetting experience, and we are determined to find and arrest those who break the law. 

Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked. 

Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door. 

If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when it’s not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months. 

Remove all items from view by taking them with you or putting them in the boot out of sight. Thieves will look for any items on display. Things like clothes, documents or an old bag might not seem like valuables, but they could still tempt a thief. Ensure you remove all other clues there might be valuables linked to the car, such as phone chargers or sat-nav mounts. 

Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you do not have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space. 

Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme. 

Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.