Keep Christmas Safe in Wolverhampton - handy hints from the WCCC!

8th December 2009

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DON’T LET CRIMINALS HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS ......

Although overall crime is falling, research has shown that millions of pounds worth of presents will be stolen in Britain over the Christmas period. Nearly two thirds of homes take no extra precautions and over a third leave presents on view.

Ask yourself these three important questions -

If someone steals Christmas presents I have bought, can I afford to replace them? If presents are stolen and I can afford to replace them, can I do this in time for Christmas?How disappointed would my family be if presents have been stolen and cannot be replaced?

Follow this simple advice to reduce your risk of being a victim of Christmas crime:

Never carry more cash than you need.
Make sure you put your money away before you leave the counter.
Keep your handbag close to you, never carry it on the outside of your shopping.
Avoid leaving presents in your vehicle while you shop.
Put presents out of sight when you get home, never put wrapped presents under the tree.
Always postcode new electrical items, TVs, cameras and mobile phones.
Make sure you lock up before you go out and make your home looks as if someone is in even when you are out.
Never put boxes from new items like TVs or game consoles by the bin. Break them up and put them in a black sack or take them to the tip.

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