Is your vehicle secure? Protect your vehicles from theft
Southwater Community Police Office
The majority of this type of crime is opportunistic, and occurs because valuables have been left on view or the vehicle left insecure. Whether your vehicle is parked in a busy car park, outside your home or at a remote beauty spot car park, please remember to:
Always lock your car - for however short a period of time
Remove valuables from the car - don't hide things in the glove box
Wipe off any tell-tale sat nav marks left behind on your windscreen
Close your windows • Double check the central locking has worked and your car is secure
Where possible, park your vehicle in a busy, well-lit area
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, even if you are just leaving it for a few seconds
If a vehicle is left insecure it only takes 10 seconds for your valuables to be stolen
If you are concerned about something suspicious, please call 101 or report it online at www.sussex.police.uk. In an emergency, always dial 999. Our opening hours are: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 17:00 Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater Tel: 01403 734417