Going on Holiday: crime advice

The Journey

Follow these tips from Greater Manchester Police for a crime-free holiday:

  1. Don't put your home address on your luggage, when you are travelling to your holiday destination.

  2. Most airlines will restrict you to one item of hand luggage. Keep valuables like cameras, jewellery, cash and passports in this bag so they are with you all the time.

  3. Is it really necessary to take all that jewellery? It would be much safer in a secure place at home.

  4. Don't rely on the locks that are built into the suitcase, as most are simply just not up to the job. An extra padlock will deter most thieves and putting a belt around the case will help prevent the suitcase bursting open.

  5. Never leave your luggage unattended at the airport as the chances are it will be removed by the security staff, or worse still, a thief.

  6. When you've arrived at your destination, collect your luggage as soon as possible. Check to see if it has been tampered with. If you think it may have been, report it at once!

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