Residents over the age of 50 in Carmarthenshire are being invited to a roadshow which will help them to beat the burglar.
A burglary prevention roadshow is being held at the Amman Centre on Thursday, February 11 between 10am and 2pm.
It is open to everyone aged 50 and over and there will be lots of information and advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of a distraction burglary, rogue traders or scams and how to make your homes safer and more secure.
The roadshow is being organised by Age Concern Sir Gâr in partnership with Carmarthenshire’s Community Safety Partnership and Amman Valley School.
Although the number of burglaries in Carmarthenshire is low, it is a key priority for the Community Safety Partnership which includes the council, police and fire and rescue service as well as a number of other agencies. The aim of the partnership is to make the county an even safer place to live, work and visit.
Pupils from Amman Valley School will be putting on a short drama and are looking forward to meeting the residents in a bid to work together to reduce crime in the community.
The event is being funded by Age UK from Home Office funding. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
If you would like to attend contact Age Concern Sir Gâr on 01554 784080 as places need to be booked in advance. Should the answerphone be on, then please leave your name, address and telephone number. If you would like to attend but have no transport, Age Concern Sir Gâr may be able to help.
Community Safety Partnership manager Kate Thomas said: “We are delighted to support this event. Although Carmarthenshire is one of the safest areas to live in the UK, we must not be complacent, we want to remind residents that by following some simple steps we can all reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.”
