A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

Thefts from Motor Vehicles

Between March 17th – 28th thefts from motor vehicles have occurred in the following locations:

Hawesside Street, Scarisbrick Street, Vivian Drive, Saunder Street, Meols Cop Road, Trafalgar Road, Park Crescent, Kempton Park Fold, Kensington Road and Pilkington Road

Number of vehicles possibly left insecure 1
Items left in and stolen from vehicles 7
Vehicle Registration plates removed and stolen 3

Crime Prevention Tips to keep your vehicle safe

Park safely in a well-lit location 15 seconds
Activate alarm or other security devices 10 seconds
Lock all doors, the boot and close windows 10 seconds
Leave windscreen wiper in the off position to try and avoid vandalism 5 seconds

Less than 1 minute helps to secure your vehicle.
BUT leaving articles and money on view makes your vehicle a potential target.
RESULT this could mean damage to your vehicle and the loss of valuable property, an expensive repair bill and inconvenience.
Registration plates can be fitted with non- returnable screws to prevent them being stolen.