There have recently been a few thefts from cars in the Tala area. Below please find the advice from the Police regarding car security. Added to the advice is that no items should be left visible in the vehicle - items should be locked away, out of sight, in the boot:
13/02/2019 09:10:00
Automotive theft cases are observed at regular intervals, often due to the unsafe storage of the vehicle or its keys.
For the purpose of preventing such aft cases and in addition to the efforts made by the Police to deter them, the public
is urged to be very careful and take further steps to protect its property more effectively.
We should take seriously responsible drivers, that the nasty drivers are lousy and therefore, even in the case of a few
minutes of leaving our vehicle, we must take all the measures that would prevent his theft.
Indicatively, there is a series of preventive measures that citizens are encouraged to take.
1. We do not leave our car in operation and we never leave the keys in the starter or in the car. Even if we are going
to miss even a very short time for a visit to a store, office or other place, we lock our car and we have the keys in our
possession.
2. Always lock the doors and fully raise the windows, even if our car is parked in front of your home or elsewhere we
feel safe.
3. We do not leave our car keys exposed to prominent spots or places that any third person can access in our home,
workplace or any other visitor.
4. We take care of safe storage of our car keys, especially when we are in busy places such as shops, restaurants,
etc., where there is an increased likelihood of being stolen.
5. We always park our car in places where there is enough road lighting and preferably in supervised car parking
areas. Dark or remote spots make it easier for thieves to work.
6. Finally, it is advisable to install an anti-theft alarm system in our car.
In general, the public is encouraged to be alert and to work closely with the Police and, in the event that it detects
anything suspicious, such as persons or vehicles that are suspected, or knows anything about such aft theft,
immediately informs the local Police Station or to communicate with the Citizen's Contact Line at 1460, as this
can help identify suspects, track down theft cases and prevent such incidents in the future.
