GARDAI have today issued some timely advice in order to beat crime this Christmas.
Gda Sgt Paul Wallace says criminals are looking to cash in on your property over the festive period.
Here’s what he has to say:
BY SGT PAUL WALLACE
You can afford to lose nothing!
➢ Keep a sharp eye on strange vehicles in the vicinity of your farm & elderly neighbours.
➢ Restrict access onto your property; maintain your boundary fences, hedges and walls.
➢ Install a monitored intruder alarm to your home and buildings that are vulnerable.
➢ Lighting – Illuminate areas which are overlooked from your home.
➢ Shopping – Ask a neighbour to look over your property when you are out shopping, (you can also return the favour).
➢ Be careful to lock your shopping/gifts in the boot of your car – remember the elves (oops) the thieves are about.
Mark / Record your Property
➢ Photograph machinery & equipment.
➢ Keep a record of the serial numbers markings on equipment.
➢ Use your unique code and registered number for example Garda/PSNI/IFA Scheme in the Northern Garda Region.
➢ Use overt and covert marking i.e. Obvious and Hidden marking.
Elderly:
➢ Check on older persons over the Christmas & New Year Holiday Periods.
➢ Remember older people love to receive a visit, or telephone call it can be that simple.
➢ Older people in isolated, rural mountainous areas are especially vulnerable at this time of year.
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