Theft from motor vehicles - Keep your belongings safe!

Crime Alert -Theft from Vehicles​​​​​​​

Dear Resident,

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In the last six month’s Waterlooville police have seen an increase in reports relating to theft from motor vehicles across the Waterlooville area. This email is in addition to previous emails sent, advising residents in the affected roads/areas. 

Offences have predominantly taken place at night with Saturday night’s in to Sunday morning’s being the most prevalent. Offences have occurred whether a vehicle is parked in a driveway or on the street. It would appear that a majority of offences being opportunistic where by persons are seen are trying car door handles. Once entered untidy searches are made and items stolen.

Most offences of theft from vehicle are opportunist. If valuable possessions (e.g. handbags, laptops, mobile phones) are left on show inside a vehicle, it is much more likely to be targeted by thieves.

Even items of little value, such as shopping bags and clothing, may tempt a potential thief to break into the vehicle to see whether they contain anything worth stealing.

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