Protect Your Van and Tools

07/01/2026

About 9 Alert 9 Protect Your Van and Tools

Hi Everyone,

I know this is not a new message but unfortunately there have been several break ins to vans across the city, with tools being stolen as a result.

If you or someone you know uses a van please make them aware of the following information –

Physically check the vehicle doors are locked before walking away.

Do not leave keys near windows or doors – aids relay theft and quicker for thieves to locate them. If the van is ‘keyless’ keep the key device in a ‘Faraday pouch’ or metal tin which prevents it receiving or transmitting radio signals to and from the vehicle.

Consider fitting a lock to the On-Board Diagnostic port (OBD), to prevent keys being easily reprogrammed.

Use a steering wheel lock.

Fit a pedal box, which encases the driving pedals in a high visibility secure box.

Prevent thieves obtaining your car keys via good home security – lights, alarms, quality door and window locks.

When parking in the street try and find a location that is well light and if possible covered by CCTV.

The attached leaflets contain further information on preventing theft of vehicles and tools.

For further advice contact the crime prevention team via EdinburghPreventandIntervent@scotland.police.uk

If you see anyone acting suspiciously near to your property or vehicle, please contact the police immediately with as detailed a description as possible of any person or vehicle involved.

Please call 999 in an emergency and urgent police assistance is required or 101 for non-emergency, to report the matter to the police.

Regards

PC Campbell

Police Scotland

Edinburgh Division

Prevention, Interventions and Partnerships Department

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