Gold Burglary Crime Prevention Advice
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Gold Burglary Crime Prevention Advice |
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Gold jewellery is a serious target for thieves. Over the last few days, we have seen a number of burglaries which have targeted high value family gold.
The sharp rise in the price of gold means that gold jewellery is a serious target for thieves. Stolen gold items are often melted down or sold on quickly. Remember, thefts can occur at any time, even if you are at home.
You can reduce the chances of your high value gold jewellery being targeted by following our self-help advice tips: Store valuable items in a safety deposit box at your bank or in a safe at home which is screwed to either a wall or floor Take photos of high value gold jewellery and keep a written description of each item Marking your property with a UV pen or forensic fluid such as SmartWater can make them less attractive to thieves Lock doors and windows and use sash jammers when inside the house Use an approved locksmith registered with the Master Locksmiths Association at www.locksmiths.co.uk Use security companies accredited by the National Security Inspectorate of the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board for installing security measures such as a camera doorbell, intruder detector alarms and CCTV Always set your CCTV to record Install security lights Check that you use approved and tested security products awarded the Police Preferred Specification status which can be found at www.securedbydesign.com or www.soldsecure.com
Reporting a high value gold jewellery theftIf you have been the victim of high value gold jewellery theft, you can report online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/report-theft, contact us via Live Chat www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101. If a crime is in ongoing, call 999
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