Don't be careless with your belongings
North Wales Police are advising people not to
become careless with their belongings following a recent spate of
incidents in Denbighshire.
Over the past few days mobile phones and a
bicycle have been stolen, simply because they have been left
unattended for a few moments.
Incidents have included mobile phones being
left unattended on bars, a bag which included a phone being left by
a window.
All incidents have happened in the Denbigh,
Ruthin, St Asaph, Corwen and Llangollen areas.
Inspector Tony Latham from North Wales Police
said: “The majority of these crimes are opportunist and are
completely avoidable.
“Leaving items on display will be enough to
tempt a thief. It only takes seconds for someone to grab your
phone/bag/purse/wallet when left unattended. Don’t become a victim,
always ensure your belongings are secure in your jackets or
pockets.”
- Never leave your mobile phone in sight on a bar or restaurant /
café table – it may be within your reach but it will also be within
reach of an opportunist thief
- Don’t leave your bag on the back of a chair or out of sight
under a table – it takes seconds for valuable contents such as
purses and phones to be gone
- Ensure that zips and fastenings on handbags, bags or backpacks
are closed
- Never leave valuables unattended
- Register your mobile phone with your network provider and keep
your phone number and IMEI number in a safe place (access your IMEI
by keying *#06# or look behind the battery of your phone)
Further advice and information on how to keep
your belongings safe are available via our Advice and Support
section here