Hi Everyone,
Shed and garages can attract thieves looking for cycles & motorbikes, please make sure your property is secure – use the following tips.
Fit good quality locks to doors, a British Standard 3621 mortice or closed shackle padlock, fit using coach bolts or anti tamper screws, which can also be used on the door hinges.
Fit a grill, adhesive frosting or put a curtain over any windows.
Fit an audible shed alarm / or link into main house alarm system.
Consider forensic property marking for valuable contents e.g. www.bikeregister.com
A garage defender could be fitted to deter / prevent access via the main garage doors.
Any door directly connecting a garage and house should be of external door quality and kept locked / alarmed.
Surrounding hedges or trees should be cut back so as not to provide cover for thieves.
Clear your garden all of debris, rubble and tools that could be used to force entry.
Install security lighting to illuminate your garden / driveway.
Increase the height of your fence or wall with a trellis, which provides support for climbing plants further deterring thieves.
If purchasing security products look for items certified by Sold Secure or Secured by Design.
Use ground anchors or shed shackles (fitted as per the manufactures instructions) to secure bikes and equipment via chains and padlocks.
Cycles / Motorbike Security
If you are storing cycles or motorbikes, please consider locks, chains and ground anchors that are Sold Secure certified for Powered Cycles (formerly Motorcycle) Diamond – these products have been tested against angle grinders.
Sold Secure Approved Product Search – Sold Secure – Security…
Additional information can be found in the attached leaflets or
Your home – Police Scotland
www.soldsecure.com
www.securedbydesign.com
Or contact – www.Edinburghpreventandintervent@scotland.police.uk
Regards
PC Campbell
