Protect Your Property: Vehicle and Parcel Theft Alert

Protect Your Property: Vehicle and Parcel Theft Alert

There has been a recent increase in thefts from motor vehicles and the theft of parcels left outside homes in the local area.

Offenders are targeting unattended deliveries, often concealing stolen parcels in shopping bags before walking away unnoticed. Vehicles are also being targeted, with items such as wallets, cash, sunglasses, perfumes and other valuables being stolen.

Help reduce your risk:

If you're expecting a delivery, arrange for parcels to be left in a designated safe place or with a trusted neighbour if you won't be home.

Never leave valuables on display or inside your vehicle, even for a short time.

Double-check that your vehicle is locked, windows are closed and security features are activated before leaving it unattended.

A few simple precautions can help protect your property and prevent the inconvenience and distress that theft causes.

If you witness suspicious behaviour or a crime in progress, please report it to the police immediately. Prompt reporting helps officers respond quickly and may prevent further offences in the area.

If you are a victim of crime, please ensure it is reported to the police. While it may not always be possible to identify those responsible, reporting incidents helps us monitor local crime trends, identify hotspots, and support crime prevention efforts in your community.

Stay vigilant, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.

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Message Sent By
Christopher Robinson
(Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, East Acton & Southfield Wards)