[RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SOMERSET WEST - J0006 27.11.2013]
This message is sent to members of all schemes with a seasonal warning regarding vehicle crime. There is often an increase in vehicle crime at this time of year and we are sorry to inform you that it appears this trend has already started.
There have been reports of shopping being stolen from vehicles, one or two instances of Christmas presents stolen; reports of vehicles being left insecure and/or with items on display such as handbags, mobile phones, MP3 players and even laptops. Even a tax disc stolen from a motor cycle in the past week.
Some instances of vehicles being stolen as well - one of the latest occurred in Ilminster when the victim left a set of keys in the works vehicle, went to speak to another workman and then saw the vehicle being driven off. There was also a white Volvo V70 in the vicinity at the time of the offence - officers would be keen to have any information on a vehicle of this description acting suspiciously and think this vehicle could be anywhere across the county.
Vehicles can be viewed as shop windows, so:
* Don't leave any items on display
* Lock doors, windows and set any security device
* Don't leave keys in the car even for a short time
* Whether at home or work keep keys out of sight.
The NHW office stocks items such as tamper proof tax disc holders and vehicle watch stickers - contact Lindsey for order form on 01823-363348 or click `reply' to this message.
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
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