The following information has been passed to the Policia Local in Torrevieja, Guardia Civil and also Policia Nacional. Although this burglary took place in Torrevieja they could operate on a wider radius. Please be on the lookout for these thieves – they could well operate in your area. The robbery occurred on Calle Madame Curie at Urbanisation Durado in Torrevieja on 4th January. The robbery involved 4 men, 3 entered the property, climbing over the Urbanisation gate, and the other was the getaway driver. The men were described as 2 slightly dark possibly Spanish with the other white, the driver of the car was also white. It is known that a television was stolen. The car was a Silver Grey Ford Focus, number 3320FCF or FFC. The police attended within 10mins of the call being made on 112 and have put an alert onto there traffic system. If you see anything suspicious call 112 and let your Lead Coordinator know.
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A meeting took place at the La Siesta local police station Torrevieja on Tuesday 27th September where Serafin Castellano, regional 'Minsister' for Police and Security for the Valencian Community met with Eduardo Gil councillor for police Torrevieja, mayor Eduardo Dolon, other police staff and members of the local community to highlight efforts in containing crime in the Valencian region. When asked about Neighbourhood Watch after his presentation Serafin Castellano was positive about our help particularly in that the autonomous police who patrol the Valencia area are very much aware of NHW, details were exchanged and they are interested in working with us alongside the Policía Local and Guardia Civil a further step forward for the safety and security of the Costa Blanca.
It is well known advice that if you have a Sat Nav in your car that you should take it with you when you park up do not hide it in the vehicle
Most importantly DO NOT PUT YOUR EXACT HOME OR HOLIDAY ADDRESS into the device i.e. house number and road name
for example. If you do happen to have your Sat Nav stolen from your car or person all the thief has to do is switch it on, go to home address, he is guided there and he knows you are not in! If you are unsure how to get back home, especially if you are renting a property for a holiday, put in an address close by such as a restaurant or the Police Station etc. Do not programme in someone elses home address for obvious reasons.
Most importantly DO NOT PUT YOUR EXACT HOME OR HOLIDAY ADDRESS into the device i.e. house number and road name
for example. If you do happen to have your Sat Nav stolen from your car or person all the thief has to do is switch it on, go to home address, he is guided there and he knows you are not in! If you are unsure how to get back home, especially if you are renting a property for a holiday, put in an address close by such as a restaurant or the Police Station etc. Do not programme in someone elses home address for obvious reasons.
Neighbourhood Watch in Spain know we all like to feel safe and secure, especially when on holiday with family or friends and keeping safe is something we all need to think about, but sometimes take for granted. Personal safety is all about planning ahead, thinking about the possible risks and taking realistic, practical steps to avoid them if possible. No amount of precautions can make us completely safe but we can learn to avoid many of the dangers and learn how to react quickly when we are at risk. The following simple, practical tips will make for a safer holiday.
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