Satellite navigation theft

Satellite navigation equipment, or 'sat navs', are the latest in modern technology for your car and are also the hottest property for thieves at the moment.

That's why Leicestershire Crimestoppers launched the 'Point us in the right direction' campaign - so that more people in Leicestershire are aware that they could be a target of 'sat nav' theft.

Although motorists are becoming more aware about keeping their vehicles and sat navs safe, thefts of these popular gadgets are still rising.

Some cars are available with built-in satellite navigation systems - these are much more complex to remove and generally can't be taken by opportunistic thieves.

On the other hand, portable sat nav systems can be installed into your car in minutes, but can be removed by thieves in seconds!

Leicestershire Crimestoppers' eye-catching posters and postcards are helping people in Leicestershire think twice before leaving their sat navs on show.

Call 0800 555 111 if you want to give information about crime and criminals anonymously.