Warning from Hinckley Police as increase in purse and bag thefts in the town

If you've got any concerns you can go to the Police Pop Up Shop in the Britannia Centre.

Hinckley Town Neighbourhood Team Officers are warning residents about a spike in purse and bag thefts in the Town Centre.

Officers are advising people to take extra care of their personal belongings and to be vigilant.

If you witness 'anyone acting in a suspicious manner around their person in the town centre' you can contact the police via 101.

Hinckley Officers will also be at the Pop Up Shop in the Britannia Centre between 10.00 and 13.00 on Friday the 18th of March.

Here are some useful tips that the police have shared

• Look who's around you, know who's behind you, see who's close to you.

•  Be aware of your surroundings.

•  Never let your valuables leave your sight.

• Secure your bag properly, if it's easy for you to get into, it'll be easy for a thief to get into.

• Wear a bag that goes across your body to hold your most valuable items.

• Never leave your bag unattended and be aware of what’s going on around you.

• Avoid carrying your wallet or phone in your back pocket and never hold it out on display.

• When shopping with a pushchair or handbag, never leave your bag unattended on the back.