East Lancashire businesses warned of theft risk (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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East Lancashire businesses warned of theft risk
2:48pm Tuesday 13th December 2011 in Business
BUSINESSES are being warned to keep their properties locked and takings secure.
Banks, jewellers and post offices are being visited by police to cut down the risk of robbery during the festive period.
Supt Pete O’Dwyer said: “We are stepping up our fight against criminals who carry out robberies of commercial and financial premises.
“In the run-up to the festive period many businesses enjoy an increase in takings.
“Police patrols will routinely be deployed to monitor cash deliveries and collections. And, if local businesses want the support of the police, then they should let us know.”
Police have issued some advice to businesses to help protect them against becoming a victim of the festive criminals.
They want businesses to consider intruder and panic alarms, be careful with deliveries and collections, report suspicious activity during opening hours, check CCTV is working, and only cash up when the door to their premisess are securely locked.
