It is important to take precautions when withdrawing money, to ensure your safety.
Opportunist thieves may be watching ATMs or banks, waiting to take advantage of those who are not fully alert.

- Select ATMs in well-lit, public areas

- Be aware of your surroundings

- Before inserting your card into an ATM, check for any signs of tampering, and report anything suspicious

- If driving to withdraw cash, park in well-lit areas, close to walkways

- Lock your vehicle when you get out, but also when you get back in it

- Remain alert at all times, don't be distracted by your phone

- Have your keys to hand, to avoid having to look through your bag for them when you reach your vehicle

- Conceal any withdrawn money before leaving the bank or the ATM

- If withdrawing large amount of money, ask a trusted friend to go along with you

If there is a crime in progress, dial 999 immediately.
Otherwise, please report via 101 or on our website https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/