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Newry Police are again are reminding the public that when you leave your car unattended you shouldn't leave valuables in it, or have anything on view that might be of interest to thieves.
The reminder comes following thefts from vehicles at Slieve Gullion Forest Park and Forkill Road, Newry. On Thursday, 31 October, between 2pm and 2.30pm four vehicles were broken into at the Forest Park and an ipad and sum of cash taken. A blue Honda Accord car with a Southern registration is believed to be involved in these thefts.
A short time later another vehicle was broken into in the car parlk of supermarket premises on Forkhill Road, Newry. An orange and white Sthil consaw was taken.
Police are appealing to anyone with information in relation to these incidents to contact them in Newry on 0845 600 8000.
There have been a number of thefts from vehicles in recent weeks and police are asking the public to take a few simple steps to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of this type of crime.
Thieves are opportunistic. Don't make it easy for them - remove all valuables, such as handbags, wallets, CD players, laptops, Sat Navs and phones from view. Lock valuable items in the boot and remove the face plate from your in-car stereo system. In a number of these incidents the thief is going straight for the glove box so avoid storing your valuables here - where possible, keep your wallet, purse, cash or phone on your person.
Ensure your vehicle is locked and all windows and sun roofs secure. Improving your car’s security features such as alarms, prominent VIN number markings, immobilisers and tracking devices can also help protect your vehicle.
It only takes a matter of seconds to break into a car so it is vitally important that the public promptly report any suspicious activity they notice near vehicles or when a car alarm has been activated. This will help to deter and help us detect those involved in this type of crime.
