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February 2009

August 2008

CRIME PREVENTION ITEMS FOR SALE

Helping you to protect yourself against crime.

 

In an attempt to tackle crime in Northamptonshire, Crime Prevention Officer Kate Wright, has carefully selected a number of crime prevention products designed to prevent crimes such as distraction burglaries and burglaries, along with improving purse and handbag security, personal safety, and vehicle security.

 

Purse/Handbag Security

NEW - MINI HANDBAG ALARM – the alarm clips onto your purse and is activated if your purse is snatched - £2

 

Personal Safety

CHARM ALARM - an alarm attached to a handbag as a 'charm' - £2.50

- an alarm worn on the wrist, ideal for joggers or cyclists - £4

 

MINDER ALARM - our loudest alarm for people whose lifestyle necessitates the best alarm - £5

 

Vehicle Security

TAMPER-PROOF TAX DISC HOLDER - protects your tax disc - £1

 

DISKLOK STEERING WHEEL LOCKS – deter thieves with one of the best steering locks on the market at a special low price - from £35

 

Distraction Burglary

DOOR VIEWER INTERCOM - a spy hole with an intercom attached. Allows you to see and hear caller without opening the door - £10

 

SAFE CAN, BOOK and CANDLE - authentic looking food cans, books and candles for you to store small items - cans £3, books and candles £4

 

Burglary

WINDOW SHOCK ALARMS - small alarms that stick directly onto glass that activate if the window is attacked - £3

 

PIR SHED ALARM - protects sheds, garages, caravans and outbuildings. Remote key fob activation - £15

 

NEW - DRIVEWAY MONITOR ALARM - fits across driveways/doorways and alarm sounds if beam is broken - £20

 

PRIKKA STRIP - half-metre lengths of plastic spikes to be put on high walls to deter intruders - £1 per 1/2 metre length

 

 

The products listed above are available to purchase from Kate and a selection of the most popular items are on sale at Weston Favell, Campbell Square and Daventry Police stations.

 

Please contact Kate Wright on 08453 700700 extension 8585 for more information.

 

Residents are reminded to ensure their property is kept secure at all times by locking windows and doors, keeping keys out of sight in a safe place, and always checking the identity of an unexpected caller.

 

If you see or hear anything unusual or suspicious please contact Northamptonshire Police on 03000 111 222 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The information that you supply may help to prevent and detect a crime.

 

With your help, we can tackle crime.

 

 

Crimestoppers enables people to get information passed to the police without revealing their identity. It doesn’t matter why they wish to remain anonymous. All information is valuable and can lead directly to offenders being arrested and charged.  Nationally, 17 people are arrested and charged every day, and 1 person every 8 days is arrested for murder, thanks to callers to Crimestoppers.

 

When you call Crimestoppers

• We don’t want your name…ever
• We can’t trace your calls
• We don’t record your call
• You don’t have to go to Court

 

With your help, we can tackle the burglary, car crime and criminal damage that you know about only too well to make your community a safer and more pleasant place to live. If you see or hear anything unusual or suspicious please contact Northamptonshire Police on 03000 111 222 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The information that you supply may help to prevent and detect a crime.

 

With your help, we can tackle crime.

 

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR – AND ITS CONTENTS, SAFE

 

• A moment is all it takes for a thief to steal your car - or something in it. Top tips to beat thieves:
• If there is nothing left in your car then there is nothing for the criminal to take. Even a packet of mints or some loose change might tempt a thief. Just think how much inconvenience would be caused by having your car window broken!   
• Criminals target filling stations, the school run and other places where drivers are tempted to leave cars with the keys in the ignition.
• At home, find somewhere safe to store your car keys that is out of sight and away from doors and windows. Remember that thieves can ‘fish’ car keys out through letter boxes or cat flaps.
• Fit a detachable radio or radio with detachable fascia and remember to take it with you.
• If you are lucky enough to have a garage then use it. Most garages are filled with junk and the most valuable item – the car - is left outside on the road!
• Always park in well-lit areas and report any street lights that are not working to the Street Doctor: streetdoctor@northamptonshire.gov.uk.
• If you leave your driving documents in the vehicle, a thief will have all he needs to sell it!
• If you are parking in town, choose a car park that has the PARK MARK accreditation. This means that it meets Police specification and is a much safer place to leave your car.
• Remember – CHECK that you have parked in a safe place ..REMOVE everything from inside and take it with you……SECURE your vehicle, shutting windows, locking the door and setting the alarm.

 

SAT NAVs

Satellite navigations systems continue to be very sought after by car criminals in the county. We are again reminding people to remove these devices from their vehicles every time they leave it – and never be tempted to put it in the boot or glove box as you never know who might be watching. And don’t forget to wipe away the telltale rubber sticker marks from your windscreen!

 

If a criminal can remove a sat nav, so can the owner and the secret to preventing this crime is to remove it before the thief gets the chance.