• Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
Aycliffe Today
Aycliffe Today
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
Home
News

Careless car owners leaving items on display

October 1st, 2015 Martin Walker News 0 comments 0

More than 200 vehicles were left either insecure or with items of value on display when officers carried out force-wide car security checks this week.

Police officers, PCSOs and neighbourhood watch volunteers all took part in the patrols, which were carried out across County Durham and Darlington.

The aim of the operation was to highlight the consistently high numbers of vehicles that are left vulnerable to thieves, and offer suitable crime prevention advice to those motorists.

More than 1,200 vehicles were checked and in total 220 were found to have valuables left in view, or were insecure.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Ashton said: “We know that a key contributing factor in vehicle crime is insecure property – whether that is valuable items left in sight or doors being left open – that’s why we are running regular patrols to remind people to leave their property secure.

“This week’s patrols were co-ordinated across the force area in an attempt to get a true reflection of the scale of the issue.

“We are hoping that by drawing attention to the problem, we might be able to increase awareness of the steps people can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of car crime, thus reducing thefts.

“We have produced some handy flyers with simple steps people can take to prevent being targeted by thieves, which can be found on our website, our Facebook page or by calling 101 and asking to speak to a member of the nearest neighbourhood police team.”

Among the items left in view of the thieves were sat nav systems, handbags, purses, mobile phones, tablet computers and a toolbox.

 

Share it!

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest
Next article Local Mum launches Autumn Fayre
Previous article McColl’s donate £150 to football club

Related News

News

Chaos reigns as Durham County Council announces new cabinet after just 100 days

The leader of Durham County Council, Cllr Andrew Husband, has announced details of his new cabinet, following...
News

Get on board with bus travel this September

Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of discount bus fares in County Durham as part of a...
News

PCC urges the public to play their part to stop drink and drug driving

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is backing a national charity’s efforts to increase reporting of...

LATEST VIDEO

This week on A.T

Sep 23rd 1:40 PM
Community

Fun and Food scheme benefits thousands of children in County Durham

Sep 22nd 4:18 PM
Business

NC Group: Building the future workforce of Aycliffe’s engineering sector

Sep 18th 4:49 PM
Sport

Newton Aycliffe Juniors round-up

Sep 18th 9:44 AM
Business

How Senstronics culture has nurtured life-changing career for Jack

Sep 17th 12:47 PM
Community

Helping to create thriving communities across County Durham

Sep 17th 10:30 AM
Business

Strategic expansion for family firm as industrial suppliers set up shop in Aycliffe

Sep 16th 9:01 PM
Sport

Aycliffe prepare for FA Trophy trip

Sep 16th 3:09 PM
News

Chaos reigns as Durham County Council announces new cabinet after just 100 days

Sep 16th 10:47 AM
Sport

Aycliffe Cricket round-up

Sep 15th 4:27 PM
Community

Newton Aycliffe school children celebrating new facilities

Recommend
Follow @AycliffeToday
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Back to top
© Aycliffe Today 2019. All rights reserved.
Developed by Thrive

Get our latest news direct to your inbox every Friday - subscribe to our free e-newsletter today.

Subscribe Now