Good afternoon!

We have received a number of reports in regards to theft from motor vehicles over the past few days in Winchester City.

We would like to use this opportunity to offer the following crime prevention advice:

- When leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock your car.
- Upon locking your vehicle, test the door to ensure it is definitely locked.
- Park your vehicle in an attended car park.
- Look for public car parks approved by the Park Mark scheme.
- When parking at home, use your garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a well-lit area if possible.
- Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle.
- Take all your personal possessions with you.
- Do not hide any valuable items. Take it with you or leave it at home.
- Leave the glove box open to show there's nothing inside.
- Do not store ownership documents inside the vehicle.

We will continue to investigate the current reports we have received and would like to remind any other victims to come forward via reporting on 101 or online if they haven't already.

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