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Rural Vehicle Crime

Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team

You can contact your local team in the following ways:

• Call us: on 101 to report a crime or 999 if it’s an emergency

• Email us: arun@sussex.pnn.police.uk

We have received an increase in the number of reports of thieves targeting vehicles parked in rural carparks, local beauty spots and laybys across West Sussex to steal valuables. Whilst your vehicle is parked, ensure you do not have any valuables on display and leave any high-value items at home before setting off on your journey. Having your car broken into and losing your possessions to thieves can be very upsetting. Wherever your car is parked – on your driveway, on the street, a car park or in the middle of the countryside, follow these simple steps to keep your vehicle and your belongings safe:

• Always lock it – even if you’re only away from it for a moment.

• Ensure windows and the sunroof are closed when you leave the vehicle to prevent “fishing”. Don’t give thieves any opportunity to access your vehicle.

• Secure your number plates with tamper-resistant screws to make it harder for thieves.

• Fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts to secure alloy wheels.

• Secure anything on the outside of your vehicle.

• Remove your belongings – mobile phones, coins, sunglasses, bags, purses and wallets can earn an opportunist thief quick cash.

• Never leave Sat Navs, cables or devices of any sort on view – preferably remove them from the vehicle.

• Vans are often targeted for the tools stored inside. Please don’t leave them in your van overnight. If you have to then please consider a lockable cabinet or property marking system. Should you witness anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle or a crime in progress then please dial 999 straight away.

FRONT OFFICE OPENING HOURS: Bognor Regis: London Road, Bognor Regis, P021 1BA Mon – Fri, 10-2pm and 3-6pm. Littlehampton: County Buildings, East Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6AR Mon – Fri, 10-2pm and 3-6pm. We work closely with Neighbourhood Watch. Visit the Arun Neighbourhood Watch website: arunwestnhw.org.uk or email info@arunwestnhw.org.uk for more info.