The Christmas and sales police unit starts in Bilbao – Norte Exprés
As usual in recent years, the Bilbao Municipal Police and the ertzaintza have established a special preventive device in matters of citizen security that will be in progressDuring the Christmas season and in period of sales.
The device, which will strengthen surveillance in commercial and hotel areas from the city, starts this weekend and it will last until next January 15.
Taking into account that the Crimes against property account for around 85% of crime that is registered in Bilbao and that, of which, 75% refer to theft, both bodies work together throughout the year in order to minimize their impact. Although this work and police coordination is reinforced at certain times of the year, such as August, December and January.
And it is that it is verified that the months in which, habitually, These crimes register a greater increase are, the month of August, during the celebration of the Aste Nagusiadue to the increase in discovered theft of wallets and mobile phones; and the months of December and January, for the Christmas campaign and the Sales periodin which there is also an increase in thefts both in shops and on public roads.
The perpetrators of these criminal typologies rely on the crowds of people who make purchases, hold events or have company lunches and dinners held during this period.
JOINT DEVICE
The Municipal Police and Ertzaintza Prevention Plan for Christmas and Sales was launched for the first time in 2015 and, since then, both bodies have republished it on an annual basis fraud Very good resultscarrying out with the ultimate goal of reducing or containing the increase in cases of theft and robbery in Bilbao.
It will be carried out in the main commercial and hotel areas of Bilbao, during the hours of this type of business. Therefore, we are talking about prevention on public roads, preferably in pedestrian areas, and in those places that tend to congregate a larger number of people. Commercial spaces and nightlife such as Abando, Indautxu, Casco Viejo or Bolueta, for example.
The criminal acts that are intended to be prevented with its implementation are:
- uncovered theftas well as jerks and robberies through physical contact.
- Thefts by deception on public roads (hugs in solidarity).
- Robberies with physical violence and/or intimidation verbal.
- object theft left on display inside vehicles during delivery.
- Shop collection thefts, taking advantage of temporary staff absences.
Surveillance and control will be carried out every day of the week in different shiftsby uniformed and plainclothes patrols, on foot and in vehicles.
In any case, both the Municipal Police and Ertzaintza carry out a appeal to citizens to exercise extreme caution in shops and public roads with a high influx of people. In addition, it is recommended to pay attention to your belongings, keep your bag or backpack closed, as well as be wary of those who approach you suspiciously; all in order to avoid being a victim of robberies and thefts.
In the event of any suspicion or incidentit is advised to call 112 in the case of the Ertzaintza or the 092 of the Municipal Police of Bilbao.