🚨Keep Our Town Safe This Christmas!🚨

As our town gets busy for the holiday shopping season, thieves often see this as an opportunity. Retail crime, from shoplifting to organized theft, is a serious issue that hurts our local shops and can drive up costs for everyone.

Three Snappy Tips for Shoppers:

1. Don't Be Distracted: Keep your head up and your phone down. Thieves look for shoppers who are not paying attention.

2. Secure Your Goods: Never leave your purse or wallet unattended, even for a moment, in your cart or bag. Keep purchases close.

3. Spot, Report, Don't Confront: If you see suspicious behaviour (like someone hiding goods or acting anxious), do not intervene. Find a store employee or manager immediately and report what you saw.

Let's work together to protect our local businesses and ensure a safe, peaceful holiday shopping experience for our entire community. If you see a crime in progress, always call 999. For non-emergencies or to share information, please use 101.

Thank you for your vigilance.