Police in Derry have warned the owners of caravans or holiday homes along the north coast to take preventative measures to beat the thief.
The warning comes after an increase in burglaries on sites in the area.
As a result, the PSNI has issued a number of prevention steps and invited anyone who would like further crime prevention advice on this or any other subject to contact their local crime prevention officer on 0845 600 8000.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “If you own a caravan or holiday home please take a few crime prevention steps to help ensure your next visit to the coast isn’t prompted by a phone call from the police.
“If you notice anything untoward in your caravan park, note down any important details such as a description or vehicle registration and contact police immediately on 999.”
:: Don’t leave anything valuable on display
Take things like TVs and games consoles with you when you leave.
:: Leave your curtains open
Possible intruders can see there are no valuables lying about.
:: Use security markings
High value items like laptops and TVs should be marked with your postcode using a UV marker. This helps police identify the owner of recovered property.
:: If you have a shed beside your caravan…
Keep it in good condition and fit a good close shackle padlock to the door. Valuables inside should also be marked with your postcode. Think about chaining larger items such as bicycles together when they are not being used. It is much more difficult for a thief to carry away lots of large heavy items.
::Get to know your neighbours
Keep an eye on each others caravans and holiday homes when they are vacant. Don’t be afraid to report anything suspicious to the site manager or the PSNI immediately.
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