Shivamogga police launch locked-house beat system to stop house theft cases
Shivamogga police have launched the Locked House Beat System to prevent house thefts when residents are away. Residents are encouraged to inform police via WhatsApp with travel details and a selfie in front of their home for identification. A dedicated helpline and monitoring system will help officers keep watch on vacant houses.
- ▪The Locked House Beat System was launched on May 1.
- ▪Residents can send travel details via WhatsApp to 82779-82901.
- ▪A selfie and address must be shared to help police identify the property.
- ▪A dedicated helpline has been set up for the initiative.
- ▪Police will monitor homes while residents are away.
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Shivamogga police launched the Locked House Beat System (LHBS) on Friday, May 1, to prevent house break-ins while residents are away from their homes. The initiative urges residents to inform the police before travelling, enabling officers to keep a watch on their homes.Shivamogga Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil, addressing a press conference on Friday, said a dedicated helpline had been set up for this purpose. Residents can share their travel details by sending a WhatsApp message to 82779-82901, mentioning their departure and return dates, home address with location, and a selfie taken in front of their house. The selfie and location details will help police identify and locate the property.
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