Surrey Heath residents advised to step up car security

West Surrey Police is warning motorists in Surrey Heath to ensure they do not leave any items in vehicles overnight and that they are security conscious when leaving cars unattended.

The call comes following two thefts from cars in the Briar Avenue area of Lightwater between Tuesday, 23 and Wednesday, 24 February. In the first incident a silver Audi had its back windscreen smashed and the parcel shelf removed in order to gain access to the boot. As a result a black laptop and bag, valued at £500 were stolen. The damage caused to the car is estimated to be £100.

In the second incident the passenger window of a grey BMW was smashed sometime between 11pm and 8am when it was parked on a driveway. Thieves again made off with a laptop which had been left in the passenger foot well. The stolen laptop is valued at £50 and the damage caused is around £100.

Surrey Heath’s Crime Reduction Advisor PC Debbie Reece said: “With the effects of recession still biting thieves are not likely to turn down a chance to make some easy money, so make sure you don’t provide them with the golden opportunity they are looking for. Always take any valuable items with you and lock your car when leaving it unattended.




“People can help themselves and reduce car crime by always locking the doors, windows, boot and sunroof each time they leave the vehicle. Car security devices should be used and items such as satellite-navigation systems, including the cradle, should be taken out. Simple precautions can help residents avoid becoming a victim of crime themselves.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 quoting reference SH/10/934. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously and free of charge on 0800 555 111.




For more information call Margaret Cole, Media Relations Officer for West Surrey based at Guildford on 01483 630262
E-mail: 11484@surrey.pnn.police.uk

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