Extra officers to tackle vehicle crime
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by Hayley
Robinson
Car thieves might want to think
twice about taking a vehicle from Sittingbourne.
Extra police officers have been
drafted in following an increase in the number of reports of car
thefts in the town during November and December.
Since the beginning of the year
additional officers have been carrying out both high visibility and
plain clothes patrols to deter criminals who have been targeting
cars.
It would seem the initiative is
working as there has been no further incidents reported since
January 5.
Detective Constable Andrew Payne
said: "Anyone thinking about stealing a car in Sittingbourne should
be looking over their shoulder. Our local officers are being
supported by specialist units including traffic officers, who are
patrolling Sittingbourne at all hours of the day and night to deter
and detect offences.
"Officers are also using unmarked
vehicles so even if there is not a police car in sight, it is quite
possible that officers are still in the area. We will continue with
these patrols for the foreseeable future to ensure anyone thinking
of stealing a car is scuppered at the first opportunity."
Thursday, January 19 2012
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