Message to Vehicle Owners in Heathcote and Warwick Gates

Warwickshire Police are responding to a series of reports of vehicle crime in the Heathcote and Warwick Gates areas. Local residents are raising issues via their local social media sites but not all the information or CCTV is being reported to Police. Warwick SNT have been out on patrol in these areas. Whilst on patrol Officers carried out crime prevention duties; by checking car doors for insecurity – over a period of 3 nights, Police have found, in total, 48 insecure vehicles. Owners have been advised. We are concerned that criminals know that these areas may be ‘easy pickings’ due to owners not locking their cars, please can everyone remember to lock their cars and not leave items on display? If the community does their bit by taking these simple steps it will help local Police tackle the issues efficiently and effectively.