Don't let thieves spoil your Christmas

Thieves can target houses with Christmas presents on view so we would urge everyone to be vigilant – don’t let thieves steal your Christmas.

Police offer the following top tips to keep your house safe:

• Don’t leave gifts on show
• Keep gifts, cash & valuables safe & well hidden so they can’t be seen or reached by thieves
• Lock doors & windows before you go out, removing keys from locks & keep them out of reach
• Leave a light on in a room & draw curtains when you go out at night
• Always park in well lit areas or secure car parks if possible when out shopping