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Crime Prevention this Winter
GMP SALFORD NORTH WEST: CRIME PREVENTION THIS WINTER
The winter months are upon us and so are the earlier darker nights. We, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, want to keep you safe by sharing a few simple and inexpensive precautions that can minimise the risk of being targeted by burglars or scammers. Use a timer to switch lights on to give the impression someone is at home. They are available from your local hardware stores. Lock all doors and windows whenever possible. Make sure all valuables in a car are hidden, and don’t forget to lock the car. Keep keys and valuables out of reach from cat aps or letterboxes. Look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly and vulnerable. Register property free of charge on Immobilise.com, so property can be returned to the rightful owner if recovered. Work with neighbours to set up or join a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, details can be found at www.ourwatch.org.uk. Alternatively set up a WhatsApp group to keep each other updated.
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Top Tips:
If possible, have a house alarm and/or CCTV tted as this could act as a deterrent from your house being burgled. When visited by doorstep callers; remember to always check ID. If something doesn’t feel right, tell them to leave, or call a relative or neighbour for their second opinion. Door Service: Do not buy an item or service at the door, they could be genuine but they could also be engaging on your sympathy to receive money. If possible, check the door via the window as unknown callers are much easier to deal with through a closed door/window. For more information on crime prevention advice and your local policing team, visit:
www.gmp.police.uk
Good News...
Your neighbourhood Policing team took part in Operation AVRO, a highly visible force-wide operation within Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police will bring extra resources & specialist o cers into a di erent district each month to launch a major strike on crimes and issues that communities are concerned about.
O cers took part in the seizure of cash, drugs, stolen property and even supporting the RSPCA rescuing exotic birds. The Neighbourhood Policing team looked at tackling anti-social behaviour around the Walkden Town Centre.
Make sure you know what is going on in your area: Follow your local neighbourhood Policing Team on Facebook (GMP Little Hulton, Walkden, Ellenbrook & Worsley) or on the Nextdoor app for regular updates.
The Chief Constable, Stephen Watson, brie ng o cers in Walkden ahead of their afternoon patrol in the area. Reports need to be made via: GMP website: www.gmp.police.uk Live chat service on the same website Dialling 101 Anonymously via Crime Stoppers at
www.crimestoppers.org.uk
999 in an emergency If you have any questions or concerns, contact us:
