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DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME Come and get your vehicle security checked and a FREE goodie bag as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough Merton Police and Safer Merton are holding a secure vehicle MOT event on Saturday 1 May 2010 from 10am – 2pm during which Merton Police will be carrying out an overall security check of the cars and will suggest measures to keep vehicles safe. Merton Police Crime Prevention Advisor PC Greg HUNT will be in attendance and the event at the Sava Centre will also include: • Some of your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams • London Fire Brigade • Autoglass Other events will be organised by your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams during this month that will be advertised via the Met Police website or via Community Safe - a FREE warn and inform scheme being run by Merton Police. Professional advice on all aspects of potential vehicle crime and criminality including number plate security, Satellite Navigation safety, car security alarms/ immobilisers, accident prevention and window etching will be available. PC Greg HUNT Crime Prevention Advisor for Merton Police said; “By following simple steps such as locking your car and removing valuable items from your vehicle, you will significantly reduce the chance of becoming a victim of vehicle crime. Thieves will target cars which are insecure or where they can see items such as mobile phones or satellite navigation systems through the window. The aim of our campaign is to educate motorists on how to reduce the risk.” The Partnership will be giving away goodies to remind everyone to secure their vehicles and take valuables with them. Autoglass will be offering free windscreen health checks and will repair windscreen chips for free if the policy holder has fully comprehensive insurance. For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via the main Met Police website by telephone or by e-mail. If you wish to become a member of Community safe and sign up to free crime alerts and news of what your local safer Neighbourhood Team is up to please contact them direct.