| Christmas Crime Menu eeeeeeeeeefggggggggg A few tips on how to stop criminals leaving a bitter aftertaste this Christmas Starters ~ Car theft classic, car left unlocked with windows open ~ (always lock doors and windows and use steering lock) Starter’s orders, keys left in ignition ~ (Never leave keys in the ignition and the car unattended) Santa’s surprise ~ (Keep presents out of sight. If they can be seen they can be stolen) Hot wired saloon, parked in dark car park ~ (Leave your vehicle in a well-lit location or your car could make someone else’s Christmas) Chef’s treasure chest served with valuables ~ (Thieves look in a glove compartment first for mobile phones and other valuables – take them with you) Main course ~ House hotpot, doors and windows insecure ~ (Make sure all windows and doors are locked Santa’s parcels, presents displayed under the Christmas tree ~ (Keep presents out of sight) Tasty takeaways, car leys and handbags left in handy places ~ (Hall tables are the first places thieves look for valuables) Holiday haven for thieves it’s obvious no-one’s home ~ (Going on holiday? Leave lights and radio on timer switches: ask someone to go in a collect mail) Open sesame, opening you door to strangers ~ (Use a door chain and viewer, only open the door to visitors when you are happy with their identity) Dessert ~ Pedal power bicycles not secure and marked ~ (lock bikes and get them marked with your postcode and house number. Shed surprise, valuable tools for the discerning theft ~ (secure your shed with a good bolt, consider fitting an alarm or alarmed padlocks. Devil’s cocktail. Don’t leave you drink alone, it could get spiked) Coffee & Mints ~ Surprisingly sour, cheap goods passed on can be stolen ~ (If offered a quality product for a bargain ensure the source is genuine. | 
