Police alert - car thefts

Please see the alert received below from Sussex Police.

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Good morning Residents

Please be advised that we have received several reports of vehicle crime over the past three days across the Horsham areas.

These incidents include the following

- Windscreen broken and subsequently shattered

- Vehicles being broken into and a search carried out, including theft of sunglasses and other personal items stolen

- Unlocked car accessed and items stolen

Please take a look at the following guidance to ensure that your vehicles are safe and to prevent your vehicle being broken into https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/car-security

Making sure your vehicle is locked, with personal items removed prevents thieves from targeting you. Taking simple steps can help to keep your property safe