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We are investigating a reported car key burglary in Cleobury Mortimer and we want to reassure residents we are doing everything we can to trace those responsible.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101 Quoting Log 00093_I_07082024

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys.

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Keep your keys somewhere safe and out of sight and inside a faraday pouch which blocks the keys RFID signal
If you can, lock your car in a garage
Fit a high-quality alarm to your vehicle
Consider security systems such as visible security locks Steering and pedal types these are particularly disliked by thieves
Consider fitting a GHOST type immobiliser as these are currently considered industry leading and impenetrable by thieves
Consider fitting a tracker type system, these are industry and insurance approved and will lower insurance premium's
Always take your keys with you when leaving your vehicle unattended
Keep your keys safe and concealed in public places
Make sure doors, windows, the boot and sunroof are locked and secure before leaving your car
If there are more than one vehicle at your property, park the lesser valued vehicle behind the more expensive one on the driveway
Also make sure you keep your house doors and windows locked
Consider shoot bolts in addition to the doors lock if you have wooden doors
Speak with a locksmith about anti-snap locks for UPVC doors
Install a high-quality burglar alarm
Install an exterior security light
Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.

Kind regards,

PC Nicholas Nolan 21624

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Nicholas Nolan
(Police , Safer Neighbourhood Officer, Highley & Cleobury Mortimer)