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Posted on December 20th 2011
New mobile, PSP or MP3 player for Christmas?
New mobile, PSP or MP3 for Christmas? Thieves will be looking out for your shiny new gadget, so keep it out of sight, says PC Marcus Kudliskis, Safer Schools Police Officer.
Where possible, leave your new gadgets and valuables at home. If you take them to school, don't show them off!
Take care when leaving school and in crowded places. Be aware of what's happening around you. Keep your mobile phone and other valuables out of sight
Walking and texting at the same time can be dangerous, especially when crossing the road. You will be less aware of what is happening around you
When you get off a bus or leave a tube or train station, don't use your phone immediately, leave it a while
Don’t make it easy for criminals. Think before you use your phone or mobile device in public or on public transport - especially at bus stops, the tube or train stations
Keep a record of your phone's IMEI number - just type *#06# (star, hash, 06, hash) into your phone and it will display a fifteen digit number. You can use this number to register your phone at www.immobilise.com You stand a very good chance of getting your phone back when stolen, particularly if the matter is reported to the police quickly. Don't wait until you get home. Get someone to ring the police on 101, or speak directly to a member of your school staff or a police officer. Always call 999 in an emergency
Many of the latest mobile phones have apps that can help you find your phone. Make sure you download these and have them on your phone as they are free. If your phone is stolen, tell the police about your app
If you do have your phone stolen, remember don't fight back; it's much safer to give them what they want than get hurt or injured
The theft of a mobile phone and selling it onto someone else is a serious crime. So is the false reporting of a mobile phone being stolen so that you can claim on the insurance.
Never buy or accept a mobile phone that you believe may be stolen. This could get you arrested and result in a criminal record.
For more information and advice on how to stay safe, remember you can speak to your Safer Schools officer. If you have any information about a crime but feel unable to speak to the police, you can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
