Advice tips from Cyprus Police:
Indicatively, there is a series of precautionary measures that citizens are encouraged to take to more effectively protect their homes and their shops and other property while they are on beaches and tourist resorts.
On the beach:
• Transfer only the necessary sum of money that the bather needs and keep personal property constantly in field of view.
• Do not taker objects of great value to the beach, such as jewelery, watches, cameras, mobile phones, etc. If such items are carried, they should never be left unattended.
• Wherever possible, work with other bathers to keep an eye on property.
• Transfer only the necessary sum of money that the bather needs and keep personal property constantly in field of view.
• Do not taker objects of great value to the beach, such as jewelery, watches, cameras, mobile phones, etc. If such items are carried, they should never be left unattended.
• Wherever possible, work with other bathers to keep an eye on property.
In the hotel or in the tourist apartment
• Prefer hotels or tourist accommodation, where there are measures to protect the property of the clients.
• Every time the occupants leave their room to ensure that the windows and doors are closed and locked.
• Do not carry with them money or valuables that will not be needed when they leave.
• Value items can be left for storage, in the reception area or in another specially designed area of the hotel or accommodation.
Homeowners
• When absent from home, do not leave any evidence to betray their absence.
• Make sure the property is well locked and cooperate with neighbors of their trust, for the mutual supervision of their homes.
• Do not leave the keys on the locks, not even on the inside of the door.
• Do not leave exposed, money, jewelery, important documents or other valuables and, where possible, keep them in a safe.
• Ensure that doors, windows and lights are secured.
• If they have an alarm system and / or a closed circuit television, make sure they have them turned on and that they have not suffered any damage.
• When absent from home, do not leave any evidence to betray their absence.
• Make sure the property is well locked and cooperate with neighbors of their trust, for the mutual supervision of their homes.
• Do not leave the keys on the locks, not even on the inside of the door.
• Do not leave exposed, money, jewelery, important documents or other valuables and, where possible, keep them in a safe.
• Ensure that doors, windows and lights are secured.
• If they have an alarm system and / or a closed circuit television, make sure they have them turned on and that they have not suffered any damage.
Shop Owners
In crowded areas / public roads:
The public during their holiday is encouraged to be particularly careful when walking or on busy streets / public places and following the following instructions:
The public during their holiday is encouraged to be particularly careful when walking or on busy streets / public places and following the following instructions:
-Money and credit cards are placed in the front pockets of the clothes.
-For women carrying bags, do not put all the money, credit cards, passports, etc. in them. within them, but that they will not need to be left in a secured place in the hotel or in the accommodation.
-The bag, in which objects of value are located, should preferably be positioned so that it is constantly in contact with it. (e.g., crossed)
Vehicle owners
• Do not leave the vehicle unattended when its engine is on or left exposed to valuable items of value, bags, wallets or other items that can cause thieves. Essentially, the property is targeted against the aspiring thieves.
• If there is a need to leave objects in the car, they should be placed under the seats or in the luggage compartment. Never leave bags, briefcases, mobile phones, laptops, or any other object visible in the car, even if it is locked.
• Do not leave the vehicle running even if it is left even for a very short time and never leave the keys in the engine or at the door. The owner / driver should take seriously that the perpetrators are sneaky and therefore, even in case of a few minutes away from his car, he must take all those measures that would prevent the theft of property from his vehicle or even theft of the vehicle itself.
• Always lock the doors and fully raise the windows, even if the car is parked in front of its home or elsewhere it considers safe.
• Always park your vehicle in places where there is enough road lighting. Dark or remote spots make it easier for thieves to work.
• Ensure that the car keys have been removed.
• Do not leave the keys of his vehicle exposed to prominent spots or points that anyone can access.
• Ensure the safe storage of its vehicle keys, especially when it is in crowded places (shops, restaurants, beaches, etc.) where they are likely to be stolen.
• Where there is a garage - use it.
• Finally, it is recommended to install an alarm system in the car.
• Do not leave the vehicle unattended when its engine is on or left exposed to valuable items of value, bags, wallets or other items that can cause thieves. Essentially, the property is targeted against the aspiring thieves.
• If there is a need to leave objects in the car, they should be placed under the seats or in the luggage compartment. Never leave bags, briefcases, mobile phones, laptops, or any other object visible in the car, even if it is locked.
• Do not leave the vehicle running even if it is left even for a very short time and never leave the keys in the engine or at the door. The owner / driver should take seriously that the perpetrators are sneaky and therefore, even in case of a few minutes away from his car, he must take all those measures that would prevent the theft of property from his vehicle or even theft of the vehicle itself.
• Always lock the doors and fully raise the windows, even if the car is parked in front of its home or elsewhere it considers safe.
• Always park your vehicle in places where there is enough road lighting. Dark or remote spots make it easier for thieves to work.
• Ensure that the car keys have been removed.
• Do not leave the keys of his vehicle exposed to prominent spots or points that anyone can access.
• Ensure the safe storage of its vehicle keys, especially when it is in crowded places (shops, restaurants, beaches, etc.) where they are likely to be stolen.
• Where there is a garage - use it.
• Finally, it is recommended to install an alarm system in the car.
In general, the public is urged to be vigilant and to cooperate closely with the Police. If any suspected or any other information that could assist the Police work, inform the nearest Police Station or contact the Citizens' Contact Line at 1460.
