Thefts from vehicles in Stanground

Alert message sent 24/06/2019 14:05:00

Information sent on behalf of Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Dear Subscriber,

Members of the public are being urged to not leave possessions on display in vehicles following seven thefts in Stanground in one night.

During the early hours of 18 June seven cars were broken into in the Stanground area using force to smash windows and cut through soft tops. Wallets, jackets, sunglasses, a phone charger, a dash cam and an e-cigarette were stolen.

DS Hayley Carter, said: “These incidents involved forced entry into the cars because there were items on show which were of value to the offenders.

“Even though something may not be of great value to you, it will be to someone and we urge everyone to keep all items, no matter what it is, out of sight or ideally not left in unattended vehicles.

“While we are working to catch those who are responsible, please help us reduce the risk by keeping items out of sight and double checking your vehicle is locked before leaving it.”

We advise you;

Ensure all doors, windows and sunroofs are closed and locked when leaving your vehicle unattended
Never leave valuables in your vehicle and keep any other possessions out of sight. Remove your satnav and its holder and wipe away any window suction marks as these could indicate a satnav is stored in your vehicle
Never leave vehicle documents in your car, as this would make it easy for a thief to sell your car or provide a cover story if stopped by the police
Use an approved steering lock or gear clamp and remember to set the immobiliser or alarm on your vehicle, if it has them

Anyone wanting to purchase a driveway alarm can get in touch with either of the Peterborough crime reduction officers by emailing Amanda.large@cambs.pnn.police.uk or helen.odriscoll@cambs.pnn.police.uk.

Kind Regards,
Corporate Communications

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