Campsite and car park advice
Date Published: 08/08/2012
Are you going camping?
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Remember if you don’t need it don’t take it. You don’t need to wear your expensive watch.
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Keep your valuables split up. Money, phone etc. Keep cash secure and out of sight.
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Post code your property.
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Place valuable property inside a bag and tuck it into your sleeping bag when you go to sleep.
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Remember a tent offers little security and can easily be entered even if the entrance is padlocked.
Theft from Vehicles
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When parking outside try to park your car in an attended car park.
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Look for a public car park which is part of the police approved
Park Mark scheme and displays the Park Mark® brand. Some car parks also have ‘Secure Car Park' accreditation – look for the sign.
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Lock doors and close windows every time you leave your car.
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Erase the Sat Nav mark on windscreens.
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Tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to discourage vandals
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Remove any valuables or important documents from the glove box.
Never leave valuables on show in your car. Remember to BOOT IT away