CITY MINORITIES URGED TO USE BOBBY VAN SCHEME

Members of ethnic minority communities in the Newport area have been urged to take advantage of a free service to secure their homes.

The Bobby Van Scheme, backed by Gwent Police, is hoping more people of the 40-plus minority nationalities in the city will sign up for security checks. With one-in-three burglaries being committed though insecurities to homes, the Bobby Van Scheme aims to help the elderly and vulnerable keep burglars out. When people request a visit to their home, a Bobby Van carpenter will check doors and windows for weaknesses and fit appropriate security equipment. The service is completely free, although people can make a donation to the scheme if they wish.
This week the Bobby Van carpenters have visited members of the Newport Chinese Community Centre