{SITE-NAME} Logo
The Police
Message Type Icon

Crime Prevention Advice


We have received reports of theft of tools from vans over the last few days.

 

If you need to leave tools in a van overnight, try and park in well-lit and busier areas.

 

It's a good idea to mark them clearly with your name / company name and address using paint pens and seal with a clear lacquer spray. Alternatively, you can use a variety of other property marking systems. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable and more difficult to sell on particularly at car boot sales which are now starting up again.

Consider using a lockable cabinet within your van to store tools – a number of security rated products are available. Small cameras are also designed to record inside vehicles. Visit Secured by Design for more details.

You can also take photographs of items of value, make a note of the serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site.

 


Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Carolyn Anstey
(Police, Office Manager, Runnymede)

Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials