A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.

Burglaries

In the past fortnight burglaries have taken place in the following locations:

Arundel Road, Hawesside Street, Pine Grove, Virginia Street (outbuilding), Everard Road, Lonsdale Road, Haig Avenue, Sefton Street (garage), Hall Street (garage), Sussex Road, Walmer Road, Hastings Road, Saxon Road, Beacham Road

Insecure properties 2

Vehicle stolen 1

Mountain bikes stolen 2

Seasonal Crime Prevention Tips

Out and About

When you are shopping take particular care of purses and wallets, pick pockets are looking to enjoy Christmas at your expense.
Bells attached to purses act as a warning if someone has opened your bag, you may not feel anything but you will hear the bells ring.
Card Defenders or metal card cases can prevent your contactless cards being cloned.
Keep the fastening of your bag next to your body to make it more difficult for the pickpockets.
Wallets should be in an inside pocket of your clothing for extra protection.
Put ‘smart key fobs’ in a metal box with a lid when at home or in a metal foiled lined case or pouch when out and about.

Card Defenders, bells and pouches are available from Southport Home Watch.