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Protect your property with Spondon Safer Neighbourhood Team

Did you give a new tablet, camera, mobile phone, bike or the latest games console as a Christmas present?  Would you be upset if they were stolen by a burglar?  If the answer is yes, then it is time to get them property marked.

Here are some really easy and cheap ideas which could prevent you becoming a victim of crime.  Spondon Safer Neighbourhood Team and Safer Spondon offer all these products and services which could make your new presents less desirable to thieves. 

Bike marking service - This only takes a few minutes to do and is FREE!!

Smartwater - This is a clear liquid with a unique DNA code which will be unique to you.  You place a small amount of liquid on your valuables and register it with smartwater on the form provided. If your property is stolen and recovered by police it can be identified and returned to you. Although it will not prevent a burglary it does make your property less desirable to thieves. This can be purchased from Safer Spondon at a cost of £20 (which is less than the price of replacing the item). For more information please contact PCSO 4453 Kate Bannister on 101.

UV Marker Pen - This can be collected from your Safer Neighbourhood Team and again are FREE!!

Derbyshire Alert - This is a free email service provided by the police and lets you know of any criminal activity happening in your area.  To register, visit www.derbyshire.police.co.uk

You can also register all your property at www.immobilise.com

For more info on any of the above please contact PCSO 4453 Kate Bannister on 101,  ate.bannister.4453@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or twitter on username @SpondonSNT.