Barrow police give stern warning about thefts from vehicles

Police officers in Barrow are giving members of the public a stern warning about thefts from vehicles in an aim to reduce the number of incidents.

In the last week have been seven thefts from vehicles, all of which have involved valuables being left in cars and therefore making it an easy target for opportunistic thieves.

Sergeant Ian McClymont said “The items which have been stolen are all easily removable, such as cash, wallets and rucksacks. We regularly warn people about leaving items of value in their cars but the message is just not getting through.

“It is upsetting when your vehicle is broken into but when people are making it an easy target for opportunistic thieves, then they will become victims of crime.

“I understand people lead busy lives and forget to take items out of the car but there are a number of solutions, such as not leaving money in your car, put it in a bag or your jacket, anything which you will remove from the car.

“If using your wallet or purse, make sure you put it back into your jacket, don’t just throw it onto the seat or in a compartment because this is when you can forget to take it out of the car.

“Don’t leave mobile phones or Satellite Navigation systems in your car, remove them at all times, thieves will break into boots or glove compartments if they suspect that you have items of value in your car.

“We cannot make the message anymore simple, don’t leave anything in your car. It is not a secure place and thieves will take the opportunity to remove anything of value.”