August began and with it the vacations of many residents of Pontevedra, which implies that the number of people who make use of public roads increases, but also the number of hours spent on it.These are factors that, according to the National Police, generate "an interest on the part of criminals, who see more opportunities to seize what belongs to others."After all, they act taking advantage of the influx of people in the commercial area, but also in places of entertainment, mostly at night, as well as in musical shows, sports, festivals and other similar events, as well as on the beaches of the Pontevedra region. attended by thousands of bathers.All these spaces have the same common denominator: the massive influx of people.And, in the face of this casuistry, the National Police is disseminating a series of tips aimed at minimizing the risk of being victims of a robbery or theft.One of the points on which special emphasis is placed on the sandbanks, where, although the ideal, according to the sources consulted, is to go without a wallet, bag or mobile phone, it is known that, today , is something impossible.That is why it is strongly recommended not to lose sight of personal objects, as well as, as far as possible, avoiding leaving them in sight on the sand when absent to bathe or walk along the shore.This same advice can be extended to other public spaces, especially if they register a large influx of people, such as markets, patron saint festivities, shows of all kinds... At this point, and despite the fact that Pontevedra is one of the most safe not only from Galicia, but from Spain, it is emphasized that it is not convenient to flaunt wealth or belongings."Take due precautions to prevent bags, jewelry or similar objects from being snatched", as well as "distrust suspicious aid because they are usually tricks to rob you", are other police recommendations.Similarly, and in the case of tourists who have chosen the city of Lérez or any other nearby town, the National Police reminds them of a series of actions that can mean the difference between being the victim of a robbery in their accommodation or not beThe first of the recommendations is to adopt "the security measures that you usually use at home", while it is convenient to keep "your valuables, money and credit cards in a safe place".And when it comes to leaving?Well, it does not hurt to leave the television or radio on, as well as, if it is night, turn on a light to give the appearance that there are people inside the room or apartment where they are going to enjoy the holidays.The National Police, on the other hand, alludes to those vacationers who intend to take a plane to travel to their destination, to whom it emphasizes that they do not check luggage of strangers in their name, as well as that they have to clearly identify their belongings before invoice them.In this sense, it is not highly recommended to entrust the transport of your luggage to people who are not duly accredited, nor is it recommended to travel with significant amounts of money on you.In the event of opting for the train or the bus, extreme caution must be exercised not only when leaving or arriving, but also at possible intermediate stops where you must not lose sight of your luggage.For those using their personal or rented vehicle, monitor rest areas, avoid requests from strangers and do not leave anything of value in sight.Andres Vazquez, G. Lemos© Copyright LA ​​VOZ DE GALICIA SA Polígono de Sabón, Arteixo, A CORUÑA (SPAIN) Registered in the Mercantile Registry of A Coruña in Volume 2438 of the Archive, General Section, on pages 91 and following, page C-2141.CIF: A-15000649.