Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield Newsletter

June 2021

News

Crime Prevention – Vehicle Crime

Vehicles today are by and large more difficult to steal than ever, unless the thief can access your key or fob to clone them. Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home, and away from your front door. It’s not uncommon for car keys to be stolen from inside your home by thieves fishing for them with a stick and hook through the letterbox.

Electronic devices can be used to jam the electronic signal from your key fob to lock your vehicle. Always manually check your vehicle has locked before walking away.

If unsure, lock it manually, then scan the immediate area for anyone hanging around. If a potential thief who’s watching feels they’ve been spotted, they’ll probably move off.

When not in use, keep your electronic car key in a security pouch to prevent it being scanned by thieves to open and steal your car nearby.

Many modern vehicles are fitted with engine management diagnostic ports, which can unlock and start your vehicle. If your vehicle has this type of port, consider fitting a lockable cover.

For further crime prevention advice about vehicle crime follow this link - https://www.leics.police.uk/cp/crime- prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/

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Neighbourhood Link – Have you signed up?

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It is very easy to do and free! Register at www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk Quick Stat

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Further News

CRIME UPDATES #YouSaidWeDid Please find below updates from your local beat team in relation to the priorities you have raised via Neighbourhood Link:

Your Said – Drugs We Did – This month has seen very little reports regarding drugs however the beat team continues to target spots previously reported and stopping and speaking to people in these areas.

You Said – Anti-Social Behaviour We Did – Over the last few weeks we have received reports of anti-social behaviour occurring at Morrison’s in Glenfield. A group of young people have been identified and a in the process of being dealt with for

damage caused. For further advice and how to report anti-social behaviour follow this link - https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/

You Said – Vehicle Crime We Did – Over the last month we have seen a couple of repots of vehicles being stolen across the beat. The beat team have been out completing enquiries in relation to these incidents as well as patrol areas that have previously been effected by vehicle crime. If your vehicle is entered or stolen you can report that to us via 101 or reporting it online by following this link - https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to- report-a-crime/

You Said – Road Safety We Did – The beat team have conducted further speed checks in across the beat after more locations were highlighted to us as a problem. Numerous cars were stopped and dealt with and the team will continue to attend these locations in the future.

Crime Update

Earlier in May we had a burglary in Glenfield thanks to some great work by our CID colleagues a suspect was quickly identified and arrested. They have since been charges and awaiting their day in court.

Your Beat Team We are always happy to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected] or call 101. Sgt 248 PC 2127 PC 4706 PC 4258 PCSO 6641 Jess Harper Michael Payne Jodie Neal Dave Gilbody Calum Loades

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