As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, we kindly urge you to take a few simple but effective steps to help protect your property and deter criminal activity during the darker months:
Use light timers when you are out to give the impression that someone is home.
Always set your alarm, whether you are leaving during the day or night.
Lock all windows and doors, even when you are at home.
Secure garages and sheds to prevent access to tools or equipment that could be used to break in. (Please ensure no pets, especially cats, are accidentally locked inside.)
Ensure your vehicles are locked and alarmed at all times and nothing in value in sight.
Your vigilance plays a vital role in keeping our community safe. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
For emergencies, please dial 999. For non-emergencies, contact 101 or report online at www.gmp.police.uk.
