Bracknell

Tackling theft from motor vehicles in the Bracknell Forest area is the main aim of Thames Valley Police’s Vehicle Crime Day, to be held on Thursday 27 July.

The police and Bracknell Neighbourhood Watch have teamed up with the Crimestoppers charity to highlight the importance of removing valuable items from vehicles.

Members of Neighbourhood Watch schemes are being encouraged to get involved on the day by helping out with distributing leaflets to residents in the Bracknell Forest area, warning people of the possible consequences of, particularly, leaving valuables on display in vehicles.

Margaret Weber, Neighbourhood Watch administrator at Bracknell Police Station, said: “Theft from motor vehicles in Bracknell Forest continues to be a problem.

“Volunteering members will be doing a leaflet drop in their own road and perhaps neighbouring roads.”

Another element of the operation will see members making a note of any vehicles with valuables on show while left unattended.

“From there, the police can write to individuals explaining why they should not leave items in their cars,” said Mrs Weber.

“We want to get the message out to as many people as possible in a huge effort to educate people not to leave items in their cars - however small or insignificant they might think the items are.”

Members of Neighbourhood Watch wishing to participate in the initiative on July 27 should contact Mrs Weber, at Bracknell Police Station, via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell