Sat Nabbed?
Sat nav theft is a fast growing area of crime which causes
victims a lot of hassle and expense.
Sat nav equipment can cost you around £300 to buy. To a car
thief, it is worth £50-£70 when they sell it on illegally. However,
you will end up having to repair any damage caused breaking in to
your car – replacing a window or repairing a door – and of course
buying new sat nav equipment.
You can significantly reduce the chance of your vehicle being
targeted by taking a few simple precautions:
- Disconnect and remove your sat nav every time you leave your
car
- Remove the suction mounted fittings and erase any marks they
leave
- Don’t put the sat nav in the glove compartment – thieves may be
watching you
- Make a note of the serial number of your equipment and keep it
in a safe place
- Put your house number and postcode on the equipment using an
ultraviolet marker
- Park in a well lit, busy area or a secure car park
In West Mercia 65% of sat nav thefts take place after 4pm – 38%
between 8pm and midnight. The majority are taken from vehicles left
in car parks and parked driveways.
West Mercia Constabulary has developed a ‘Sat Nabbed?’ leaflet
and poster campaign to provide guidance on how to protect your sat
nav equipment from being stolen and reduce the number of these
offences in the force area.
Further Information
If you would like further information about this campaign
download the Satnav campaign
leaflet (150.13 KB) or contact:
Anna Higgins
Corporate Communications Officer
West Mercia Constabulary
Direct Line: 01905 331943
Website: http://www.westmercia.police.uk/
