All Discussions Tagged 'vehicle crime' - Harringay online2024-03-28T12:33:44Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=vehicle+crime&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCar window smashing activitytag:harringayonline.com,2018-12-25:844301:Topic:11415492018-12-25T11:39:39.149Zmephttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Laszlo
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I just registered to share my story. Maybe it will help others and they can learn from my experience.</p>
<p>So my car side window got smashed recently on 15/12/2018 around 12:30am. The reason was probably my dash cam as I had one on the windscreen and they took it. They touched nothing else in the car. Of course it was my fault as why did I left it on the windscreen in my own car... anyway it was there in the past 3 years and never had any problems. It was a cheap Chinese…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I just registered to share my story. Maybe it will help others and they can learn from my experience.</p>
<p>So my car side window got smashed recently on 15/12/2018 around 12:30am. The reason was probably my dash cam as I had one on the windscreen and they took it. They touched nothing else in the car. Of course it was my fault as why did I left it on the windscreen in my own car... anyway it was there in the past 3 years and never had any problems. It was a cheap Chinese dash cam.</p>
<p>This morning 25/12/2018 around 6:30am my flatmate's car side window got smashed... he had some coins in the car and they took it. They smashed the window just for a few coins, unbelievable. Anyway, I think I might saw the thief.</p>
<p>So I saw someone ran past by in front of our house when I heard a car alarm nearby. About 10-15 minutes later when I went to my car to drive to work I saw the same guy coming back (walking) from the distance. I think he was pretending that he just came and did nothing wrong. At that time I didn't know why a car alarm was beeping... A bit later, I received a call from my flatmate saying his car side window was smashed...</p>
<p>Description of the guy running: Darkish skin colour (but not black), black hair and black beard. He was wearing a dark/black puffer jacket with hoodie on and jeans. He looked like 170-180 cm tall and skinny build. I would definitely recognize him if I would see him again.</p>
<p>Location: On Wightman Road at the end of Mattison Road.</p>
<p>Anyone have their car window smashed recently nearby?</p> Blue Badge Theft Spiketag:harringayonline.com,2018-12-14:844301:Topic:11387392018-12-14T00:38:24.906ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
<p>At last night's residents' meeting, our neighbourhood police reported a spike in blue badge thefts.This usually involves s smashed window along with the grab. So, if you or anyone you know has a blue badge, do try and remember not to leave it in the car and sabe yourself a lot of grief.</p>
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<p>At last night's residents' meeting, our neighbourhood police reported a spike in blue badge thefts.This usually involves s smashed window along with the grab. So, if you or anyone you know has a blue badge, do try and remember not to leave it in the car and sabe yourself a lot of grief.</p>
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<p></p> Car Thefttag:harringayonline.com,2018-11-08:844301:Topic:11324462018-11-08T14:39:51.131ZEd Gormanhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ed54
<p>so our car was stolen from outside our house this week, some time between Sunday lunch time and yesterday evening.</p>
<p>the police seem to believe that even though it was not a "keyless entry" vehicle, it is possible that they access the car using one of these "relay" devices. they have suggested that in future keys should be kept in a metal box in order to avoid this happening. they also say there has been a spate of thefts of or from vehicles in our area.</p>
<p>anyway, we wanted to make…</p>
<p>so our car was stolen from outside our house this week, some time between Sunday lunch time and yesterday evening.</p>
<p>the police seem to believe that even though it was not a "keyless entry" vehicle, it is possible that they access the car using one of these "relay" devices. they have suggested that in future keys should be kept in a metal box in order to avoid this happening. they also say there has been a spate of thefts of or from vehicles in our area.</p>
<p>anyway, we wanted to make everyone aware that this has happened and to take care of your keys!</p>
<p></p> Car broken into on Seymour but nothing takentag:harringayonline.com,2018-10-14:844301:Topic:11261172018-10-14T15:10:08.539ZGabrielhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Gabriel
<p>Title says it all - happened yesterday night (heard people on a motorbike messing around at 2am so could have been then); nothing taken other than the couple of pound coins in the glove box.</p>
<p>anyone else had this happen, and if so was there a risk of repeats/follow-ups? They removed an inside panel, so not sure if there was an attempt to get the engine started.</p>
<p>Title says it all - happened yesterday night (heard people on a motorbike messing around at 2am so could have been then); nothing taken other than the couple of pound coins in the glove box.</p>
<p>anyone else had this happen, and if so was there a risk of repeats/follow-ups? They removed an inside panel, so not sure if there was an attempt to get the engine started.</p> Has Your Crime Report Been 'Screened Out'tag:harringayonline.com,2018-10-10:844301:Topic:11251822018-10-10T23:11:57.599ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Screening out is the process whereby police forces decide which offences to stop investigating after a primary assessment.</p>
<p>In October 2017, in a move denounced as a “green light to thieve”, the Met said it would screen out more investigations<span>, saying that it would end investigations into many reports of crimes, including burglaries, thefts and assaults, where there was judged to be little prospect of identifying a suspect. The force said the step was necessary to balance the…</span></p>
<p>Screening out is the process whereby police forces decide which offences to stop investigating after a primary assessment.</p>
<p>In October 2017, in a move denounced as a “green light to thieve”, the Met said it would screen out more investigations<span>, saying that it would end investigations into many reports of crimes, including burglaries, thefts and assaults, where there was judged to be little prospect of identifying a suspect. The force said the step was necessary to balance the books.</span></p>
<p><span>A 2017 <a href="https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/police-screen-out-a-third-of-crimes-with-no-further-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">investigation by Channel 4</a> returned the following results:</span></p>
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<p>A 2017 response to an FOI about this issue is attached below.</p>
<p>So, if you get the feeling that your crime report is going nowhere, it might just be that's because it is.</p>
<p>I should emphasise that our local force is not to blame for this. These changes are the result of central government cuts.</p>
<p></p> Catalytic converter and pipework stolen from Lausanne Rdtag:harringayonline.com,2018-09-26:844301:Topic:11214882018-09-26T12:17:49.804Zsparklehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/RachaelMcMullan
<p>Well, having just had my washing machine breakdown - imagine my joy at discovering that someone has cut out not only the Catalytic converter but also the pipework either side from my car so that the whole lot has to be replaced. I have an old model Toyota Prius (gen 2) and the garage say there's been a spate of these thefts in the area recently. </p>
<p>I either have to claim the £2000 + cost of parts and labour on insurance (which would be silly because the excess plus higher premiums will…</p>
<p>Well, having just had my washing machine breakdown - imagine my joy at discovering that someone has cut out not only the Catalytic converter but also the pipework either side from my car so that the whole lot has to be replaced. I have an old model Toyota Prius (gen 2) and the garage say there's been a spate of these thefts in the area recently. </p>
<p>I either have to claim the £2000 + cost of parts and labour on insurance (which would be silly because the excess plus higher premiums will end up costing me more) or I have to find an estimated £500 for the Cat C + the pipework(?) + the labour (est 200). </p>
<p>I know the theft occurred between Saturday and Tuesday evening. The car was parked directly outside my house and my bedroom overlooks it. I am not a heavy sleeper and can only remember one evening with loud music in the street. </p>
<p>So - I'm also reliably informed there is not much to prevent it being stolen again. All of which will inevitably lead to me selling my extremely reliable low mileage, low emission car which *has never broken down ever* ...(and I've driven it all over Europe and the uk)..unfortunately I don't use it much anymore and I certainly can't afford to be supporting scrap metal yards. Are these parts not monitored in any way? I have the strong sense I may end up buying back my own car's part! </p>
<p>I sincerely hope I'm the only one but fear maybe not. Do I tell safer neighbourhoods team? and how will that help I wonder. The mechanic's quote is 'once they're under your car they will steal it- there's nothing you can do' . Welding it in apparently only results in them taking even more of the pipework. I didn't even know this was a 'thing' yesterday. </p>
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<p>sigh. </p>
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<p></p> Beware - Definite Spike in Theft from Cars on Laddertag:harringayonline.com,2018-08-30:844301:Topic:11143012018-08-30T00:13:25.794ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Back in June the Harringay SNT posted on HoL to warn us all that they'd seen an increase in thefts from cars on the Ladder.</p>
<p>More recently various members have posted to say that their cars have been either 'visited' and or stolen from.</p>
<p>Tonight, I went out to the car for a short pick-up run to find tht our car had been 'visited'. Luckily there was nothing of value for them to take. Nonetheless, I thought I'd add to the "theft from car" posts to warn y'all to be extra…</p>
<p>Back in June the Harringay SNT posted on HoL to warn us all that they'd seen an increase in thefts from cars on the Ladder.</p>
<p>More recently various members have posted to say that their cars have been either 'visited' and or stolen from.</p>
<p>Tonight, I went out to the car for a short pick-up run to find tht our car had been 'visited'. Luckily there was nothing of value for them to take. Nonetheless, I thought I'd add to the "theft from car" posts to warn y'all to be extra vigilant.</p>
<p>See the tag beneath this post to see other linked ones.</p>
<p> </p> Car theft - Seymour Road - top endtag:harringayonline.com,2018-08-29:844301:Topic:11142912018-08-29T20:11:06.383ZLMShttps://harringayonline.com/profile/LMS
<p>About 7 tonight my partner (helped by our 5 year old daughter) made a couple of trips out to the car to put bags in. He was in and out over about a 10 minute period during which time someone went into the car, rummaged through the glove box and the storage box between the seats and took our SAT NAV. </p>
<p>We are guessing that someone was watching him and took a chance that they would find something. Don’t leave your car unlocked even for a second. Horrible. </p>
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<p>About 7 tonight my partner (helped by our 5 year old daughter) made a couple of trips out to the car to put bags in. He was in and out over about a 10 minute period during which time someone went into the car, rummaged through the glove box and the storage box between the seats and took our SAT NAV. </p>
<p>We are guessing that someone was watching him and took a chance that they would find something. Don’t leave your car unlocked even for a second. Horrible. </p>
<p></p> Car Thefttag:harringayonline.com,2018-08-24:844301:Topic:11131822018-08-24T11:29:56.322ZPierre Romainhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/PierreLaurentRomain
<p>We live on the Ladder between Mattison Rd & Duckett Rd. Our car has been visited a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, the use of a gizmo called a fob scrambler can disrupt the radio signal between your car key fob and the central locking unit. It alllows for the car to remain simply open. It has a 75m reach so the culprit can be quite a way away before you can notice anyone suspiciously waiting for you to walk away, thinking your car is locked. Anyhow, an iPod and set of headphone later, I…</p>
<p>We live on the Ladder between Mattison Rd & Duckett Rd. Our car has been visited a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, the use of a gizmo called a fob scrambler can disrupt the radio signal between your car key fob and the central locking unit. It alllows for the car to remain simply open. It has a 75m reach so the culprit can be quite a way away before you can notice anyone suspiciously waiting for you to walk away, thinking your car is locked. Anyhow, an iPod and set of headphone later, I am that much more paranoid about my street. Yayhay. Oh, yes, I do have the auto lock feature in place but it takes a minute or so before self activating so, we are dealing with savvy professionals with semi ninja skills. </p> Vehicle Crimetag:harringayonline.com,2018-05-25:844301:Topic:10846972018-05-25T11:15:11.576ZHarringay SNThttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Glyn
<p style="text-align: center;">In the previous six weeks, we have seen an increase in opportunistic thefts from vehicles. Items stolen have ranged from Phones and Sat Navs to clothing and food.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Theft of vehicles are still low, criminals are preferring mopeds and motorbikes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thieves still target vehicles in basic and often opportunistic ways. The most common method is by smashing a window because items are on show in the…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In the previous six weeks, we have seen an increase in opportunistic thefts from vehicles. Items stolen have ranged from Phones and Sat Navs to clothing and food.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Theft of vehicles are still low, criminals are preferring mopeds and motorbikes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thieves still target vehicles in basic and often opportunistic ways. The most common method is by smashing a window because items are on show in the vehicle.</p>
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<p>• <strong>Leaving items on show is an invitation</strong> – power leads, SatNavs and mounts, stereo front panels, coins, sunglasses, tools, clothing and bags should be removed from the vehicle or placed out of sight. If possible, try to remove the mark left behind by the suction pad.</p>
<p>• <strong>Ensure your windows are closed and doors locked each time you leave your vehicle</strong>, no matter how long. Double check the locks as thieves often try door handles on the off chance they are unlocked. It is worth pulling the door handle to make sure it is locked.</p>
<p>• <strong>Remove disabled parking permits when not in use</strong>. Apply for a companion badge if you are a Haringey resident.</p>
<p>• <strong>Register your valuables at immobilise.com</strong> and never leave them inside an unattended vehicle.</p>
<p>• <strong>Remove all tools from vehicles</strong></p>
<p>• <strong>Keys and ignition fobs should kept safe and out of sight and reach</strong> – the most common ways to steal a car or van is to take the keys or ignition fob, either when left in the vehicle or from your home through burglary. Try not to keep your keys in an obvious place such as the hallway or kitchen.</p>
<p>• <strong>Thieves are using sophisticated methods to steal vehicles with electronic keys</strong> - a scanner is used to locate the signal from the key. To prevent this, always keep the electronic key in a security pouch when not in use. SBD (Secured by design) are the police initiative and have approved Faraday bags if you have an electronic/passive key.</p>
<p>• <strong>Fit theft resistant number plate fittings</strong> – stolen number plates are commonly used to hide the identity of stolen vehicles. Use one way clutch head screws and adhesive to secure the plate. We have kits available, please contact your local SNT.</p>
<p>• <strong>Fitting locking wheel nuts</strong> will reduce the likelihood of wheels and tyres being stolen.</p>
<p>• <strong>Fit an alarm or immobiliser</strong> if your vehicle does not have one.</p>
<p>• <strong>Set the steering wheel lock</strong> if your vehicle is fitted with one. If not, use a bar type steering lock each time you leave your vehicle.</p>
<p>• <strong>Also consider using a gear stick lock</strong>.</p>
<p>• <strong>Consider fitting a tracking device</strong> to your vehicle to help recover it if stolen.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>MOPEDS:</strong></span></p>
<p>1. <strong>LOCK</strong> it by using disc locks to secure the front brake disc and stop it from being wheeled away.</p>
<p>2. <strong>LOCK</strong> it by using grip locks on the handlebars and always engage your steering lock.</p>
<p>3. <strong>CHAIN</strong> your back wheel to street furniture and with the chain off the ground. If not, thread the chain through the frame and back wheel to protect parts being stolen. Thieves can easily use a hammer or angle grinder if a lock is on the ground.</p>
<p>4. <strong>COVER</strong> your bike and make it less attractive to thieves as they often look to steal specific models. We recommend using a professionally fitted, Thatcham approved alarm and tracking system which will put off thieves and could reduce your insurance premiums.</p>
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<p>Your local neighbourhood officers are available for crime prevention visits. Please contact us for more information.</p>
<p><strong>With the advice above and active patrolling from your local police team, we can all help to reduce opportunistic vehicle crime.</strong></p>