Gold Theft Campaign
The current high value of gold makes it even more attractive to thieves, so it is important that you take extra care to protect valuable items of jewellery.
If you own items of gold jewellery, we recommend that you:
- ensure that they are appropriately insured against loss or theft;
- register them on the national police database at www.registermythings.co.uk. (This allows the police to ensure that any recovered items can be returned to their rightful owner. The site is confidential and no-one other than the police will be able to see the details you register);
- be discreet. Try to keep expensive items of jewellery covered from view when out and about on the streets. During the winter months, clothing and accessories such as scarves and gloves provide an ideal way to cover up;
- take action to make sure the jewellery you keep in your home is secure. Avoid putting all your jewellery in one place, particularly in jewellery boxes which are left on show; and
- consider investing in a home safe or bank safety deposit box.
There are additional measures you can take to keep you and your valuables safe.
- During the darker nights period, make sure you leave a light on at home so it looks like someone is in;
- Avoid poorly lit routes when walking on the streets at night;
- Make sure your home and property is securely locked at all times; and
- Keep expensive items out of view.
If you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of crime, make sure you report it to the Police. You will need a crime number from the police to pass on to your insurance company so it is important that you do this straight away.
