Police Message of Criminal Activity in Caversham Heights

Be aware of reports that there has been a spate of thefts from vehicles in the area due to what is thought to be a "tool" enabling criminals to clone the infra-red signals when the owners lock their vehicle.

I've been told that the Pangbourne area was targeted recently and that last night several vehicles in Caversham Heights were targeted (further details below).  Vehicle owners found no sign of break-in, but that contents had been taken and doors left open.

What can you do?
Take out all valuables from your car whenever you park up.  Don't be tempted for example to leave your golf clubs or sat nav as these expensive items could be at risk of being stolen.

Please see information emailed by Thames Valley Police this afternoon below:

"Overnight last night and in the early hours of this morning (16/11)  a number of vehicles were broken into in the following roads .

Upper Warren Avenue , Gurney Drive, Chazey Road and Hewett Avenue .

Various property has been stolen and a number of the vehciles were insecure.

Also there was an theft from motor vehicle in Priest Hill, Caversham between 08/11/15-14/11/15 between 19:00-10.40 :  Vehicle was broken into and Sat Nav broken

Please follow the following crime prevention advice: 
 

·         When leaving your car, close all windows and lock your car

·         Park your car in an attended car park

·         Look for public car parks approved by the Park Mark scheme

·         When parking at home, use your garage. If you don't have a garage, park in a well-lit area

·         Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle

·         Take all your personal possessions with you

·         Remove sat nav holders and visible sat nav ring marks from windscreens

·         Leave the glove box open to show there's nothing inside

·         Fit an alarm or immobiliser to your car

·         Record the details of your property on the Immobilise website

·         Do not store your car's documents in the car

·         Secure your wheels using locking wheel nuts

·         Always check you have locked your vehicle and if using a key remote double check your doors are locked by hand

Please report any suspicious incidents, sightings or any information to The Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101"