STAKES AREA - Theft From Vehicle

Good Morning Resident,

I am writing this witness appeal to residents in the below areas or in close proximity.

Where - Hurstville Drive and Stirling Avenue

When - Sunday 18th August between 02:15hrs and 02:35hrs

What happened - An unknown person on a scooter has gained entry to multiple vehicles carrying out untidy searches and stealing items from within.

Did you see or hear anything or anyone? Do you have any Private CCTV, Dash Cam Footage, or Door Bell Footage that may assist us?

If you see person/s hanging around homes, cars, sheds or garages - please call 101. If you see person/s trying door handles or trying to force entry - CALL 999 AT THE TIME - please give a description of the person/s including clothing as best you can and which direction they have gone - and were they on foot, bike or car?

If you have any information about this incident please DO NOT reply to this email.

Please call 101 and quote reference number 44250371628 or 44250371758. 

Alternatively you can go online HERE to give your information. Or you can call anonymously to CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.

Are you a victim too? Please can you report this on 101, or online HERE

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE

A lot of crimes are opportunist crimes. Please do what you can to minimise the risk of becoming a victim.

Vehicles - Keep your car locked and remove all valuable property from your car, including any bags and coats. Pull your car handle to CHECK it’s locked. If it’s a keyless entry car – make sure your car keys are not left within range for someone to copy the signal. To be sure, buy a ‘faraday pouch’. Thieves will break into cars for bags and coats, due to the possibility they may contain valuables. Thieves will search unlocked vehicles for ANYTHING - including, chargers, loose coins, sunglasses and keys. More advice HERE 

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Thank you for taking the time to read this alert.

PCSO 12862 Jemma Burbury

Waterlooville South Neighbourhood Policing Team