Look
out for chalk markings
of burglars and car thieves
Posted: 140627
|  | In
a recent Neighbourhood
Watch circular there was an item on the chalk markings that have been found outside
properties that have been linked to burglaries. The Neighbourhood Watch officer
says "if you find one of these markings please call 101 to report it".
Some examples of these chalk markings are alongside and you can see the full set
of examples in a linked PDF document. More
The
circular goes on to report there has also been a rise in the theft of high value
motor vehicles and thieves are targeting mainly BMWs, Land Rovers and Range Rovers
and are using a device to prevent the locking of the vehicle, after which they
access the onboard computer and use another device to re-program a key. This process
takes a matter of minutes and they are then able to drive your vehicle away without
causing any damage. The Neighbourhood Watch officer's advice is "please ensure
that vehicles are kept secured and check that your security is up to date with
immobilisers and trackers fitted and functioning. We also advise the use of steering
locks. Use a garage or bollard on your driveway if you have them or park in a
well lit area". | | Fortunately
reports of the theft of classic MGs like the MGBGTV8 and RV8 models are
relatively rare but as values increase it's inevitable these cars will increasingly
become the target of car thieves. Most classic car insurance policies require
the car to be garaged overnight and it is prudent to take very great care when
parking in a public place or even on a driveway. The techniques determined car
thieves use include equipment to physically lift cars and transport them away
not only during the hours of drakness but often boldly during the day. Lifting
a car overcomes any issues with breaking and entering the car and jumping the
ignition system to be able to drive the car away. | | V8
Register - MG Car Club - the
leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net |
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