Are your Christmas gifts safe?

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 4:23pm

During the busy run up to Christmas and the intensive shopping period, Devon and Cornwall Police are advising people to keep their Christmas purchases safe.

People are advised to protect their Christmas purchases by storing them in a safe, secure and private location that is not visible from outside, so burglars aren’t tempted to steal them.

Bob Bunney, Crime Reduction Team Leader for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “Christmas is a great time of year for thieves and burglars.  They know that there will be high-value goods in homes and in cars and will look out for any opportunity to capitalise on this.

“People can take precautions to avoid having their new goods stolen by following police advice.  We want everyone to have a safe and happy Christmas and prevent and avoid upsetting Christmas burlgaries.”

Here are some top tips to help prevent your home from being burgled:

Further information and advice about protecting your home and car this Christmas can be found at: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/crime-prevention

To report a theft please email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or call 101 for non-urgent crime.  Call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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