Crime reduction roadshows are success.

PROTECTING cars from wouldbe thieves is vital to every motorist and thanks to a police initiative, many Cardiff drivers are wiser to security measures.

The police recently held a number of roadshows as promoted in the South Wales Echo and they proved very successful.

Crime reduction officer Det Cons John Tumelty said "As aresult of our roadshows at Asda Pontprenna & Cardiff Bay, Tescos Western Avenue, and St Davids Centre, more than 2,500 packs containing Home Office Crime Prevention literature and advice were issued to members of the public."

In addition, the police were offering a top-of-the-range Stoplock Ultima. Almost 300 people entered the competition and Margaret Driscoll, of Gabalfa, was selected as the winner.

DC Tumelty added: "The roadshows were a resounding success with 126 people showing interest in joining the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, asking for the relevant information to be sent to them.

Also 32 people stated that they would be prepared to volunteer to assist in the Cardiff Communities 1st scheme."

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LOCK WINNER Insp Jeff Coliandris (Cardiff Community Services) presents Margaret Driscoll with the lock.