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DORSET POLICE ASKS “WHO’S PEEKING AT
YOUR PURSE?”
Members of the public are being advised to take simple steps to reduce the risk of having their purses stolen whilst out shopping in the Christchurch and Highcliffe area.
Christchurch Safer Neighbourhood Team has been working to bring this crime prevention message to residents in Christchurch.
Last year in Christchurch town centre there were 20 reported purse thefts and the targeted age group of victims was between 75 and 95 years of age. This initiative is aimed at reducing the number of purse thefts in the Christchurch and Highcliffe area by making residents more aware of where their purse is, and making them more alert to the people around them.
Chritax Taxis have contributed to the funding of the project, which started onWednesday 1 February 2012. They will also have business cards in their taxis which they will issue to customers. These will have the campaign slogan ‘Who’s peeking at your purse’ together with contact numbers for Dorset Police.
All 1a yellow buses, which go from Bournemouth Square to Somerford Road, will display posters with the slogan ‘Who’s peeking at your purse’, together with the Dorset Police logo, 101 and 999 contact numbers to warn members of the public. Calling cards will also be issued to the various home carers to hand out to people in the target groups.
As part of this campaign, staff in local shops will remind customers to keep an eye on their purses and belongings.
DORSET POLICE MEDIA AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Posted: 7 February 2012
Members of the public are being advised to take simple steps to reduce the risk of having their purses stolen whilst out shopping in the Christchurch and Highcliffe area.
Christchurch Safer Neighbourhood Team has been working to bring this crime prevention message to residents in Christchurch.
Last year in Christchurch town centre there were 20 reported purse thefts and the targeted age group of victims was between 75 and 95 years of age. This initiative is aimed at reducing the number of purse thefts in the Christchurch and Highcliffe area by making residents more aware of where their purse is, and making them more alert to the people around them.
Chritax Taxis have contributed to the funding of the project, which started onWednesday 1 February 2012. They will also have business cards in their taxis which they will issue to customers. These will have the campaign slogan ‘Who’s peeking at your purse’ together with contact numbers for Dorset Police.
All 1a yellow buses, which go from Bournemouth Square to Somerford Road, will display posters with the slogan ‘Who’s peeking at your purse’, together with the Dorset Police logo, 101 and 999 contact numbers to warn members of the public. Calling cards will also be issued to the various home carers to hand out to people in the target groups.
As part of this campaign, staff in local shops will remind customers to keep an eye on their purses and belongings.
DORSET POLICE MEDIA AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Posted: 7 February 2012
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