| There has recently been a spate of theft from motor vehicles in the Romsey area, if you have seen anyone acting suspiciously in a car park or around cars please call us on 101
The following is advice on how to avoid being a victim of a theft from your vehicle:
- 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.
- Park your car in an attended car park.
- Look for public car parks approved by the Park Mark scheme.
- When parking at home, use your garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a well-lit area.
- Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle.
- 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.
- Secure your wheels using locking wheel nuts.
- Most importantly: Take all of your belongings with you, don't leave any valuable items in your car when you leave it.
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