Car Thefts &amp; Residential Burglaries

Car Thefts & Residential Burglaries

SMART ALERT – Increase in Car Thefts & Residential Burglaries

We are seeing a rise in vehicle thefts and residential burglaries where offenders are breaking in specifically to steal car keys. Please take a few simple steps to protect your home and vehicles:

🔒 Secure Your Home & Vehicles

Keep all doors and windows locked, even when you are at home.

Ensure your vehicles are locked and valuables are removed.

Store car keys out of sight, away from doors, windows, and letterboxes.

💡 Improve Your Home Security

Consider installing CCTV or video doorbells.

Make use of sensor‑activated lighting to deter offenders.

🚗 Strengthen Vehicle Security

Use steering wheel locks or pedal/wheel clamps as an added deterrent.

Store keyless entry fobs in Faraday pouches to block relay signal theft.

👀 Report Suspicious Activity

If you notice anything unusual in your area, please report it via 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Message Sent By
Deborah Fry
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)