DELIVERY drivers in Solihull are being warned to secure their vehicles.
Solihull Police are advising those who deliver food and parcels across the borough following a rise in thefts.
West Midlands Police has issued the following advice to drivers:
- Be aware of vehicles following you and where you are.
- If something does not look or feel right, do not make the delivery. Stay in your vehicle and report any suspicious activity to us or your employer.
- Do not leave your engine running or keys in the ignition when making a delivery. Make sure you remove your keys and lock your doors.
- Be aware of anyone acting suspiciously when you’re in any delivery area.
- Think about fitting an approved vehicle tracker and install a dashcam.
- If you’re delivering take away food, can the take away or restaurant take payment in advance.
- If you feel there’s a threat to your life, or someone else’s life, call 999 immediately. If you feel you cannot stay where you are, call us and get to a place of safety.
Anyone with information about delivery driver attacks or vehicle thefts should contact police on 101 or via Live Chat on the forces website.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
