'Get it logged' to beat Christmas crime

Police want North Lincolnshire residents to join the fight against Christmas crime.

Officers will hold a series of roadshows in October to promote their 'Get It Logged' campaign.

Under the initiative, unique reference numbers are recorded on valuable items such as televisions, DVD players, laptop computers and mobile phones.

The data is then stored on the secure Immobilise.com website - making it more likely stolen property can be identified.

Police say logging property makes it harder for criminals to deal in stolen goods.

A spokesman said: "Being able to recognise items which have been stolen greatly increases the chances of identifying not only the burglar but also the stolen goods handlers, giving the police a real chance of prosecuting these criminals

"But this can be almost impossible if there is no way of being able to identify a potentially stolen item when carrying out checks at second hand goods dealers or when checking out a suspect."

There is no charge to residents.

Roadshow dates

October 14

Normanby, Main Street - 12pm to 1pm

Thealby, Thealby Lane - 1.15pm to 2.15pm

Coleby, Main Street - 2.30pm to 3.30pm

October 15

Whitton, outside the village hall - 2.30pm to 4pm

West Halton, outside the village hall - 4.15pm to 6pm

October 16

Alkborough, Front Street - 3.30pm to 7pm

October 17

Burton upon Stather, Tee Lane - 10am to 1pm

Normanby Road - 1pm to 3pm

October 18

Winteringham, High Burgage -10am to 2pm

October 19

Winterton, Market Place - 3pm to 7pm