Keep your Land Rover safe

A new campaign has been launched to help reduce the number of Land Rover thefts in Aylesbury Vale.

The Love your Land Rover initiative, set up by the Aylesbury Vale Community Safety Partnership, aims to encourage owners to take simple steps to reduce the risk of their 4x4 vehicles being stolen.

Over the past 12 months there has been a significant increase in Land Rover thefts – particularly older Defender models as they don’t have the most modern security systems.

The majority of thefts have taken place in rural areas with many on farm premises. It is believed the vehicles are being stripped down and the parts either sold in this country or exported.

In light of these incidents owners are urged to be extra vigilant and ensure their vehicles are secure. The Community Safety Partnership strongly recommend the following:
• Always lock and alarm your Land Rover
• Park in a locked garage or other locked secure area or in a well-lit open space or where there is passive lighting
• Don’t leave keys in the ignition or near the front door at home
• Fit a transponder based security marking system and tracker device and etch all windows with your vehicle identification number
• If your Land Rover is over ten years old also fit an alarm and either fit an immobiliser or use a steering wheel lock