| Over the weekend there was a spate of thefts from motor vehicles while they were parked in beauty spot car parks.
Below is some crime prevention advice based on theft from vehicles, to help avoid this happening to you.
- When leaving your car, close all windows and lock your car.
- Upon locking your vehicle try your car door to ensure it is actually locked.
- Do not leave any valuables in your car
- Park your car in an attended car park.
- Look for public car parks approved by the Park Mark scheme.
- Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle.
- Take all your personal possessions with you.
- Remove sat-nav holders and visible sat nav ring marks from windscreens.
- Leave the glove box open to show there's nothing inside.
- Fit an alarm or immobiliser to your car.
- Record the details of your property on the Immobilise website.
- Do not store your car's documents in the car.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously around parked cars please call us on 101 and report it.
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