Among the most common property thefts are pickpocketing, residential burglaries, vehicle thefts, and thefts of unattended items.

Among the most common property thefts are pickpocketing, residential burglaries, vehicle thefts, and thefts of unattended items.
Most thefts occur on the street and at markets, as well as on public transport. The main targets of criminal encroachment are mobile phones and wallets containing cash.
Thefts are carried out by breaking down doors, picking locks, or through windows, ventilation windows, and balcony doors left unlocked. Every second residential burglary is committed due to the carelessness of the victims themselves, where the perpetrators are individuals invited by the owners as guests, including for drinking alcohol together. More than half of residential burglaries are committed through free access. By carelessly leaving the entrance door open while at home, owners allow intruders to enter their homes unhindered and commit theft.
Vehicle thefts are a common type of property theft. Most of these thefts are committed frommotor vehicles that are not protected by marking and alarm systems, and are carried out by breaking the glass or forcing the lock. The most frequent objects of criminal encroachment are car radios, navigators, video recorders, and mirrors. One should not forget about items left in the car by car owners unattended, which clearly attract attention (bags, packages, mobile phones, documents, wallets, various types of household and computer equipment).
Law enforcement officers also draw citizens' attention to the fact that theft of unattended items is one of the most frequently committed crimes.
- The commission of such misdeeds is also facilitated by the fact that victims themselves leave their property unattended, which becomes easy prey for criminals.
In order to prevent property theft, it is important to remember a few rules that can help ensure the safety of property:
- keep personal belongings in hard-to-reach places in transport and public places;
- keep hand luggage constantly in sight, make sure pockets are fastened;
- when leaving home, do not leave windows open, do not forget to lock the door;
- install doors with locks of different systems and typesproducers, equip them with eyes and chains;
- do not let strangers into your apartment or house, and warn your children about this if they are left without your supervision;
- strive to establish good relations with your neighbours (mutual observation of each other's apartments will help ensure the security of your home);
- equip your apartments with a security alarm.
- do not forget and do not leave your personal belongings unattended;
- when using public transport, try not to get distracted (e.g., do not read while moving, do not gaze out the window;
To ensure the safety of citizens, prevent and forestall thefts from properties and apartments, as well as other crimes in the residential sector, the police recommend using the services of the Security Department units. Your apartment, house, or any non-residential premises will be taken under protection with the alarm signal transmitted to the central security console.
We also remind you that in accordance with current legislation, if an item is found in a room or on transport, it must be handed over to the person representing the owner of that room or means of transport. In cases where the person entitled to claim the return of the found item, or their whereabouts, are unknown, the finder is obliged to report the find to the Internal Affairs Department (OVD) or the local government and self-government body.
If a crime has been committed against you or you have witnessed one, please report it immediately to the Internal Affairs Department (OVD) of the Lepel District Executive Committee by calling 102.

Public Security Police Department of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lepel District Executive Committee