Advice To Motorhome Owners
Friday 26th Apr 2024
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Motorhome owners are advised to use highly visible security measures after eight vehicles have been stolen from Denbighshire over the last few months - the most recent being overnight from Rhyl and Prestatyn.
David Williams, Designing Out Crime Officer said: “We want to warn owners of Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer motorhomes, which seem to be particularly targeted across the region.”
“To date all the thefts have occurred overnight with the vehicles being taken without using genuine keys.”
“We believe that the thieves are using technology widely available online to override the manufacturer’s security measures, including the electronic immobiliser. We would advise owners to guard against theft by using highly visible security methods such as wheel clamps and steering wheel locks.”
Anyone with information relating to the theft of motorhomes is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101.Alternatively contact the control room direct via the live webchat https://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Note
Steering wheel locks should meet the physical security standard of the ‘Sold Secure’ or the Police accreditation of ‘Secured by Design.’ Additionally, owners should consider adding aftermarket security locks to the doors, and a lock on the Onboard Diagnostic Port.
