• When away from home always try and park your vehicle in a well-lit location.
  
  
• When parking in a public car park look for one that is well-supervised, with restricted entry and exit points, good lighting and security cameras.
  
  
• Avoid dark corners.
  
  
• Ensure that you lock the doors, windows, boot and sunroof every time that you leave your vehicle, even in your drive or garage.
  
  
• Do not leave items anywhere on show in your vehicle or in the boot.
  
  
• Ensure that you remove everything when you park and leave your vehicle, such as the following:- coats/jackets; handbag; wallet; cheque, credit & debit cards; driving documents & personal correspondance; mobile phones; laptops and suitcases.
  
  

If you would like to have details of neighbourhood Watch please contact.
Clive Stewart, Essex Police, Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator
Braintree District.  Tel: 01376 556 282.