Police are releasing a CCTV image of two men they would like to identify in connection with vehicle interference in St Albans.
It is reported that between 1am and 2am on Monday, March 17, vehicles were interfered with in Osprey Drive.
PC Ryan Coyle said: “I am releasing images of these two men as I believe they were in the area of where these offences took place and may have information to assist with ongoing inquiries.
“I appreciate the images are not very clear but I am hoping they are recognised by the distinctive clothing they are wearing.
“If any of the pictures depict you or someone you know, then please contact me via ryan.coyle@herts.police.uk.
“You can also contact us online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/24938.”
Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
To minimise the chance of becoming a victim, police offer the following advice:
· Lock your car whenever it is left unattended and keep it in a garage when parked at night if possible.
· When at home, keep your keyless car fob (and the spare) well away from the car.
· Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag.
· Re-programme your key fobs if you buy a second hand car.
· Turn off wireless signals on your fob when it’s not being used.
· Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, even if you are only absent for a moment.
· Consider fitting CCTV covering your home and driveway, to help deter thieves.
· Use PIR or LED security lighting to make your vehicle more visible as this can also act as a deterrent.
· Always consider parking in a car park that has been accredited with the police approved Park Mark scheme.
· Noisy gravel on your drive can help deter a would-be thief, as they don’t want to alert you to their approach.
· Never leave valuable items or tools on display in your vehicle as this may encourage a thief to break in.
· For security products for your vehicles search the ‘accredited products’ page on the Secured by Design website a police-approved website.
For more advice, please visit www.herts.police.uk/protectyourvehicle.Oli
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