Police Business Resilience Team Warn of Increase in Metal Theft

02.11.22

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Home News Police Business Resilience Team Warn of Increase in Metal Theft

A high-value theft of scrap metal took place from a secured warehouse in the Blantyre, South Lanarkshire area overnight on the 31^st of October 2022.

As we see the cost of living rising and a squeeze on household budgets, we typically see a rise in thefts of metal and valuable car parts.

Preventative advice for businesses:

Do your security controls measures up to what you are trying to protect?
Are they working and maintained properly?
Work as a community, speak to other businesses and look out for each other’s interests.
If it looks suspicious report it to Police Scotland on their non-emergency number 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.
If you want to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

The SBRC Police Resilience Team can assist you in assessing the effectiveness of your security through our in-person or virtual training presentations.