Three overnight Van break ins on the Bankeyfields Estate

Steve Morris, Stoke-on-Trent's Neighbourhood Watch Manager has just been in touch to say that the Bankeyfields estate suffered a mini crime wave on evening of Tuesday/Wednesday (9th/10th Marach 2010).

Three vans were broken into on William Coltman, John Rhodes Way and Hurricane Grove and a number of items taken.

Police are looking for witnesses so if you saw anything suspicious please call them using the Police non emergency telephone number - 0300 123 4455 or email PC Talbot on glyn.talbot@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

If anyone would like a sticker, which says we've cleared the van please use the contact us form to get in touch.

Staffordshire Police offer this advice

By taking these few simple security steps motorists are more likely to prevent their vehicle being the next target:

Never leave your vehicle unattended with the keys in the ignition

Ensure your car is securely locked - including the passenger doors and sunroof - at all times

Remove Sat Nav systems - along with their cradle from the windscreen - from the vehicle, and clean where the pad has been

Remove the cover of radio/CD players - but do not leave it elsewhere in the vehicle

Take all belongings with you - even a bag of rubbish could convince a thief there is something worth stealing
Remove any cash - even the smallest amount of money can attract a thief

Remove all tools and work equipment.