Tag: Crime
Garden Shed Security
Your shed or outbuilding may not be as exotic as this wonderful creation (yes, really, this is one of a large range of weird garden buildings made by a company in Elk River, Minnesota) but its contents might total a tidy sum.
As the weather has become warmer this is often a time when burglaries to sheds and outbuildings are committed.
During June in our area a burglary to a garage has been reported on Grenville Avenue, Wendover, a shed burglary on read more …
How to spot a hoax email
LOOK OUT – You will undoubtedly at some point receive an email warning about the ‘latest virus’, or a call to support some ‘just cause’ by forwarding an email, or even an emergency request to send money to someone. You may even be offered the chance to become rich by helping someone move money from country to country. All is probably not as it seems. Sometimes hoax emails can appear to come from people you know. This can happen if they have had their email hacked, or they may have fallen for a hoax themselves.
Hoax emails are designed to rip you off or waste your time read more …
Dial 999?
Get me the Police!
There used to be no choice – dial 999, whatever the situation.
There are three critical numbers now in use in Buckinghamshire for police and medical matters. read more …
Deter property theft AND aid recovery?
AVDC’s Community Safety team and Thames Valley Police are offering free tool engraving and marking during April.
They will use a product called CREmark, a marking system that clearly marks the ownership of your possessions, in order to deter thieves and aid the recovery of stolen property. It is clear visible security coding with a protective overcoat lacquer.
Free CREmark and engraving of tools for up to three items will be offered on a first come first served basis while stocks last at well marked stalls at:
- World’s End Garden Centre – Friday 5th April 2013 from 10:00-13:00
- Buckingham Garden Centre – Wednesday 10th April 2013 from 10:00-15:00
- B&Q, Aylesbury – Thursday 11th April 2013 from 09:30-13:30
- Wickes, Aylesbury – Friday 12th April 2013 from 09:00-13:00
- Homebase, Aylesbury – Monday 15th April 2013 from 10:00-15:00
- Haddenham Garden Centre – Saturday 27th April 2013 from 10:00-15:00
As you will see from the picture the CREmark is a very visible thus making items less valuable for thieves and, if actually stolen or lost, easily identifiable.
Unlike other systems this is easy to use and, quite obviously, does not require any paperwork or registration. Those getting tools marked will also receive a free vehicle crime pack and shed and garage security advice.
For more information please call the Community Safety team at AVDC on 01296 585061.
