Following a series of thefts along the Fylde coast, police are encouraging van owners to take greater care with their vehicles.
Of the 15 vans that have been stolen during August, all were left with the keys in the ignition. Police are emphasising that not only should keys be removed, vans should also be locked, even if the owner is only getting out for a couple of minutes.
It is also recommended that vehicles should be parked in well-lit places at night and preferably off the road. If you cannot put your van in a garage, remove tools overnight and add a sign to say that you do so. This alone can be sufficient to deter potential thieves who target vans knowing that they are likely to contain valuable goods.
It is also worth noting that in many cases van insurance will be invalidated if the vehicle is taken after the owner left the vehicle unattended with the keys in the ignition. Take every care with your van to help combat crime.
