Vulnerable people may be being exploited in your area!

Criminal gangs are using violence and abuse to take over elderly peoples homes , those with disabilities , mental health issues ,drug users or people living in poverty!

Some of the signs this may be happening are:

• Lots of different people visiting the property at odd times of day/ night.
• Increase in antisocial behaviour near the property
• Curtains or blinds closed all of the time .
• Disengagement with support services.

Criminals use violence and abuse to target the home of the vulnerable people and use them are bases for drug dealing, this is known as Cuckooing

Spot the signs that someone is involved:

• Regularly going Missing , travelling to other areas and not attending school or work.

• Being secretive about who they are talking to and where they are going .
• Unexplained money , phone , clothes , jewellery or physical injuries
• Suddenly using sexual , drug related or violent language

Speak up , Keep them safe , 100% anonymous always!

For further information please call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org