Ed135 we 14.11.19 OWL Cymru Crime Watch News North Wales

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Ed.135week ending 14.11.19
OWL Cymru 0479 —Van Security—Please be vigilant
Following incidents in the Cheshire area, and a theft from a van in the Deeside area last night, North Wales
Police are urging van drivers to review their van security.
Works vans are an increasingly popular target for thieves. But it's not usually the van itself that's stolen - it's
the contents in the back, often expensive power tools.
It's not always possible to empty the van of tools every night. Instead, here's some advice on how to make
your van and its contents less of a target:
Store tools in secure cabinets or boxes within the van
Add supplementary locks to the existing locks - the more a thief has to do to break in, the more likely
they are to move on to an easier target. There are a wide range available, including deadlocks for the
doors and high security padlocks and hasps for the cargo doors. Alarmed padlocks are also available to
purchase—visit the OWL Protect Website for more information https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/
gardenandoutdoor
Park so that any vulnerable doors are up against solid objects - this will restrict access and make it harder
for anyone to break in
Thieves know the weak points of various makes of van - research yours so you can take appropriate
measures
Where possible, park in a well lit area. If you are staying at a hotel with work commitments park nearest to
reception.
Remote car alarms are available to purchase that will alert you if someone enters your van—enter details of
this link into your browser https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/bikeandvehiclesecurity
Hotels and Accommodation—Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in your car park (or at the
accommodation) as soon as possible. Dial 101 for non-urgent calls, dial 999 if
your call is urgent.
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For further information contact us 01352 708118 or
email watch@owlcymru.org
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