08/08/2019 15:45:00
As part of the efforts made by the Police to consolidate the citizens' sense of security and their property in
view of the summer holidays, the public is also advised to take its own precautionary measures.
Indicatively, the following is a series of precautionary measures that encourage citizens to take more
Indicatively, the following is a series of precautionary measures that encourage citizens to take more
effective care of their homes and shops, as well as other property while they are in beaches and tourist
resorts.
On the beach:
• Only transfer the necessary amount of money needed for the swimmer and his / her personal property
On the beach:
• Only transfer the necessary amount of money needed for the swimmer and his / her personal property
to be constantly in sight.
• Do not carry valuables such as jewelry, watches, cameras, cell phones, etc. on the beach. Where such items
• Do not carry valuables such as jewelry, watches, cameras, cell phones, etc. on the beach. Where such items
are transported, they shall in no case be left unattended.
• Where possible, work with other swimmers to monitor their property.
In the hotel or in the tourist apartment
• Prefer hotels or tourist accommodation with customer protection measures in place.
• Every time tenants leave their room to make sure the windows and doors are locked and locked.
• Do not carry with them money or valuables that they will not need when spending.
• Items of value may be left for safekeeping, in the reception area or other specially designed areas of the hotel or
accommodation.
Homeowners
• When away from home, leave no indication that they are absent.
• Ensure that they are well locked and cooperate with their trusted neighbors to keep their homes in check.
• Do not leave the keys on the locks, or even on the inside of the door.
• Do not leave exposed, money, jewelry, important documents or other valuables and, where possible, keep them in
Homeowners
• When away from home, leave no indication that they are absent.
• Ensure that they are well locked and cooperate with their trusted neighbors to keep their homes in check.
• Do not leave the keys on the locks, or even on the inside of the door.
• Do not leave exposed, money, jewelry, 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 TV, make sure they have been turned on and that they have
• Ensure that doors, windows and lights are secured.
• If they have an alarm system and / or a closed circuit TV, make sure they have been turned on and that they have
not been damaged, and that the SIM card is current and batteries operative.
Store Owners
Leave their store cash machines open and content
Don't leave large sums of money at risky places
Don't leave their property exposed Expect
to have alarm systems installed
Check that these systems are up-to-date, well-maintained have not suffered any damage
For electrical appliances, record the manufacturer's serial numbers
In busy areas / public roads:
The public during their vacations is urged to be particularly careful when walking or in busy streets / public places and
Store Owners
Leave their store cash machines open and content
Don't leave large sums of money at risky places
Don't leave their property exposed Expect
to have alarm systems installed
Check that these systems are up-to-date, well-maintained have not suffered any damage
For electrical appliances, record the manufacturer's serial numbers
In busy areas / public roads:
The public during their vacations is urged to be particularly careful when walking or in busy streets / public places and
following them instructions below:
Money and credit cards to be placed in the front pockets of clothes.
For women carrying handbags, do not put all their money, credit cards, passports, etc. inside them, but will not need to
Money and credit cards to be placed in the front pockets of clothes.
For women carrying handbags, do not put all their money, credit cards, passports, etc. inside them, but will not need to
be left in a secured place in the hotel or in the residence.
It is preferable that the bag, in which items of value are found, be placed in such a way that there is constant visual
It is preferable that the bag, in which items of value are found, be placed in such a way that there is constant visual
contact with it. (eg cross body)
Owners of vehicles
• Do not leave the vehicle unattended when its engine is on or leave exposed or prominent items, bags, wallets or
Owners of vehicles
• Do not leave the vehicle unattended when its engine is on or leave exposed or prominent items, bags, wallets or
other items that may cause thieves. MUST NOT EXTEND EXPOSED LARGE ITEMS as a result of attracting
attention and pushing to cause malicious damage to the vehicle. Essentially, the property is targeted against the
prospective thieves.
• If there is a need to leave objects in the car, place them under the seats or in the luggage compartment. Never
• If there is a need to leave objects in the car, place them under the seats or in the luggage compartment. Never
leave bags, briefcases, cell phones, laptops or any other objects in visible places inside the car, even if locked.
• Do not leave the vehicle in operation even if it is missing for a very short time and never leave the keys on the
• Do not leave the vehicle in operation even if it is missing for a very short time and never leave the keys on the
machine or on the door. The owner / driver should take into consideration that the skeptics are in danger and
therefore, even in the event of his being removed from his car within a few minutes, must take all measures that would
prevent the theft of property from his vehicle or still theft of the vehicle itself.
• Always lock the doors and raise the windows completely, even if the car is parked in front of his home or in another
• Always lock the doors and raise the windows completely, even if the car is parked in front of his home or in another
place that he considers safe.
• Always park your vehicle in areas where there is sufficient street lighting. Dark or secluded spots make it easier
• Always park your vehicle in areas where there is sufficient street lighting. Dark or secluded spots make it easier
for thieves to work.
• Make sure he has removed his car keys.
• Do not leave the keys of his vehicle exposed at prominent points or at places that anyone can access.
• Ensure the safe keeping of the keys of his vehicle, especially when it is in busy areas (shops, restaurants, beaches,
• Make sure he has removed his car keys.
• Do not leave the keys of his vehicle exposed at prominent points or at places that anyone can access.
• Ensure the safe keeping of the keys of his vehicle, especially when it is in busy areas (shops, restaurants, beaches,
etc.) where it is possible that they may be stolen.
• Where there is a garage to use.
• Finally, it is recommended to install an alarm system in the car.
The general public is urged to be vigilant and to work closely with the Police. Should any suspicious or any other
• Where there is a garage to use.
• Finally, it is recommended to install an alarm system in the car.
The general public is urged to be vigilant and to work closely with the Police. Should any suspicious or any other
information that may be of assistance to the work of the Police come to its notice, inform the nearest Police Station or
contact the Citizens' Contact Line at 1460.
