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Be vigilant against vehicle crime. Protect your van!

Hello Resident,

We are currently seeing high levels of vehicle crime across Wiltshire, with vans being targeted in particular. 

Thieves often look for tools and equipment, causing significant inconvenience and expense for hardworking tradespeople.

🔑 If you own a van (or any vehicle for that matter), here are some essential steps to protect it and the contents within:

  • Always Lock Up: Ensure doors are locked and windows are shut whenever you leave your vehicle, even for a short period.
  • Remove Valuables: When possible, remove tools and valuable equipment overnight to prevent costly losses.
  • Use Secure Storage: Consider adding lock-boxes for your tools or valuables inside the van.
  • Park Smart: Park in well-lit areas or close to CCTV cameras where possible. Parking with the rear doors against a wall can also help deter thieves.
  • Upgrade Security: Look into additional van security options like alarm systems, steering locks, or GPS trackers.

    • Please find useful information from Secure By Design (SBD) attached below, highlighting tool theft and general van security. The SBD website is also full of crime prevention advice, so please check it out at your earliest opportunity here.

    Working together, we can help reduce these incidents. Stay vigilant, keep your property secure and let us all make it difficult for criminals to operate in our community. 

    If you see anything suspicious, please report it to us online, or call 101. 

    Always call 999 in an emergency.

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    Alan Aldersley-Byrne
    (Wiltshire Police, Comms Officer, Corporate Communications)
    Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials