Keep Your Keys Safe
A number of burglaries are committed simply to obtain car keys! The primary target is the car that is parked in the driveway. With modern cars being fitted with immobiliser as standard the days of ‘Hot Wiring’ a car to steal it are past. To take a modern car the thief needs the keys.
Firstly the majority of stolen cars are taken when parked on the street or in driveways so if you have a garage USE IT. You may have already told your insurance company you garage your car overnight. So, leaving your car on the driveway may cause insurance problems if stolen.
Always keep your car keys OUT OF SIGHT. Do not leave them on the Hall table or kitchen worktop. Keys can be ‘Hooked’ through letter boxes and cat flaps using garden poles.
Do not leave them hanging in the door lock with your house keys!
Take a few precautions to hide your car keys and garage your car overnight.
For further information please contact your local Crime Reduction Officer by dialling 101 and asking for a Crime Reduction Officer.
REPORT MINOR CRIME ONLINE: Did you know you are now able to report a West Yorkshire crime online, request a callback or report lost property, all via the website http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk
The Wetherby & District Crime Prevention Panel is receiving requests to attend Community Events through 2012. If you would like us to attend your event please contact the Chairman on the details below.
The Panel is also available to give Crime Prevention talks to groups, small or large. Morning, afternoon or evenings. Again, please contact the Chairman to arrange a convenient time to suit your organisation. See contact details at foot of page.
Maureen Brewer,
Telephone 01937 582 441
Mobile 07711 150 438
