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Vehicle Crime

Good Evening Residents of Fratton

It’s your local Beat Bobby Chris here. 

I’ve been out and about this evening speaking with local residents regarding the issues the community are concerned about and discussing the recent spate of incidents targeting vehicles. 

Thanks you to those who I spoke with and provided me an insight in what’s going on. This is a big help and keeps me up to date with the issues you are concerned about. I can then share this with the team so that we can be out and about targeting anyone responsible for any incident.

As part of my role as the Fratton Beat Officer, I review our Police system to check the occurrences in the last 24hrs and unfortunately, a number of incidents where vehicles have been targeted and property stolen, have occurred in the local area. 

I’d like to take this opportunity to provide you with some useful tips in preventing vehicle crime:

  • 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.
  • For information on alarms speak to your manufacturer and visit the Sold Secure website 

    • If you have any information or CCTV footage of these incidents, please get in touch with us either via the Hampshire Police website or message me directly on here.

    Over the next week, my colleagues will also be out and about speaking to residents regarding Hampshire Alert, so if see one of them, say hello and please sign up. 

    I look forward to seeing everyone on my travels. 

    Have a great weekend. 

    PC Chris 

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    Chris MIDDLETON
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