Thieves are continuing to target insecure motor vehicles throughout Aberdeen, stealing items such as headphones, tools and cash.

Items such as phones, money, laptops, clothing and tools can be extremely attractive to thieves and are the everyday items that often get left on show in vehicles. 

Reduce the risk of theft by -

Never leave any items of value in your vehicle on leaving it unoccupied.
Wherever feasible do not leave any work or business related equipment in your vehicle

Remove items of value from the glove box and leave it open to show that it is empty – this includes vehicle registration documentation

If you're out shopping don’t return to the car to leave bags on your back seat and then return to the shops

You may know that a bag or a box in your vehicle is empty or contains nothing of value, but an offender won't do and it may catch their attention

If you are looking to purchase additional physical security for your vehicle we would recommend that you try to purchase devices that are Thatcham quality assured or Sold Secure tested 

www.thatcham.org 

www.soldsecure.com

If you are parking your vehicle in a public place try to find a car park that has received ‘Park Mark’ accreditation – these sites have gone through a process to improve and sustain levels of security 

www.parkmark.co.uk

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Police Scotland's North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.  The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function.  Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community.  These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues.  They are assisted by the division's Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working.