A special initiative aimed at combating the loss and theft of purses in the district is being launched in Dover today (13 December).

Representatives of the Dover District Community Safety Partnership will be in Dover Town Centre from 10am to 3pm to hand out free ‘Clip it Safe’ lanyards (clips for attaching a purse to a handbag).

Operation Wave is a Dover District Community Safety Partnership initiative. The partnership is supporting this initiative to enhance the safety and quality of life of residents and visitors who shop in our town centres. All residents and visitors are encouraged to look after their property and this is especially true at this time of year.

The Community Safety Unit has found that there has been an increase in the loss of purses and a small increase in the theft of purses in our town centres. To encourage the security of purses, the partnership has purchased the ‘Clip it Safe’ lanyards to be distributed free of charge.

Operation Wave will be launched in Deal and Sandwich Town Centres in the new year.