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NHW Crime Message - Burglary 25/06/10


Sent:	25 June 2010 17:54:09

This morning (Friday 25^th June 2010) there was a burglary in the Shelley Road area of Horsham. It is thought to have occurred between the hours of midnight – 0700hrs. The incident is currently under investigation. I ask that local residents remain alert and report anything suspicious or out of the ordinary to us. Home security is the best way to reduce your chances of being burgled. A lot of burglaries are spur of the moment, carried out by opportunist thieves. Below is a list of some of the things you can do to improve security in and around your home:

Fit a burglar alarm – ensure it is installed properly and it works
Prevent easy access to the back and sides of your home by installing locked gates, fencing or walls at a minimum height of 2 metres. Trellis topping also makes climbing difficult.
Consider installing security lighting – offenders will feel vulnerable and observed, this will also allow occupiers and neighbours to see people approaching.
Fit strong padlocks to shed and garage doors, and ensure doors are solid enough not to be kicked in, fit locks to windows.
Consider getting valuable and important possessions security marked
Don’t leave car keys near a door or window

When you’re away:

Don’t leave your curtains closed during the day
Use timer switches to turn on some lights when it gets dark
Cancel any milk/newspaper deliveries
Ask a reliable neighbour to look after your home.

If you think you may have any information relating to this incident please get in touch with us on 0845 60 70 999. If you think you are witnessing a burglary taking place, please call it in immediately on 999.

If you would like any further advice about securing your home please feel free to get in touch with me on 0845 6070 999 ext. 27924 or email me at claire.bonnyman@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Claire Bonnyman

Telephone 0845 60 70 999 Ext. 27924

Police Community Support Officer

Horsham Police Station

North Downs Division/Horsham District

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Hurst Road | Horsham | West Sussex | RH12 2DJ

NHW message for Forest, Lower Beeding and Nuthurst

Sent:

20 June 2010 12:33:20

Dear Neighbourhood Watch Members

Thankfully Forest, Lower Beeding and Nuthurst have been very quiet recently, although we have had a burglary in Hammerpond Road at the end of May. The vehicle that was seen and believed to be linked to this burglary was described as a white Ford transit jumbo double cab van. This vehicle would be quite distinctive in appearance. The serial number that this burglary relates to is 913 30/05/10. If you think you saw or heard anything suspicious please call us on 0845 60 70 999 quoting the previously mentioned serial number. Please could I encourage all of you to report any suspicious people, activities or vehicles seen into us as soon as possible after the event in the hope that we can find and question these people on the day.

Serial 605 16/06/10 relates to a burglary at the Crabtree Inn on the A281. Although it was reported to us on the 16^th June the burglary actually occurred on 10^th June. It is believed that the crime occurred during daylight hours between 07.00hrs and 18.00hrs. Do you think you saw or heard anything suspicious on that day, if so please call us on 0845 60 70 999. I believe they normally have security on site and I will also be keeping an eye on it but could I ask you to pay passing attention to this pub from now on and report any incidences to us especially vehicles seen. There have been at least three incidences of vehicle crimes on the Forest Beat recently. In all three cases the vehicles were either left insecure or had valuables on show. Please remember to never leave Sat Navs, Ipods, laptops, bags etc etc in the vehicle (even the boot) to help lessen your chances of becoming a victim of crime. On a different note - One of the main complaints I receive from my beats are those of speeding. Could I please ask you all to make sure that you drive within the speed limits and hopefully this will have a knock on effect on the vehicles behind you. We can all make a difference. Please feel free to contact me on 07733010215 or emailme at tracy.field@sussex.pnn.police.uk Many thanks Tracy

Air Ambulance Collections

Sent:

18 June 2010 09:08:49

Dear NHW Members,

Just to make you aware that staff from the Sussex Air Ambulance are currently in the area cold calling residents for donations.

All their staff wear a day glo jacket and carry a photo i.d which shows the staff member standing with the Air Ambulance.

If in doubt - do not offer a donation at the door and ask the caller if there is any other way of donating if you wish to do so.

PCSO Jeff Grant

Broadbridge Heath & Warnham

BBH & Warnham Msg Crime x 2 + Advice

Sent:	03 July 2010 09:14:31

Dear NHW Member,

2 Crimes to tell you about and something you might be able to help Sussex Police with.

Crime 1 - Arson

A resident in Old Guildford Road was victim of Arson to woodland near to his property which he owns. There has been a marked increase in the number of woodland related arsons around the Horsham District and I would ask residents to be on the look out for anyone, particularly young persons, who are lighting fires or setting fire items in wooded areas. Most of these offences have oocurred close to public foot pathes and Bridle ways. If you see some one, do not hesitate to call 999 ( Immediate threat to property ).

Crime 2 - Burglary

A Burglary Occured in Lucas Road Warnham sometime between 10.15am and 1.30pm yesterday ( 2nd July ). The point of entry was through a secure front door. An un-tidy search of the house was made and jewellery of unknown value stolen. It was noted that the home owner had 2 insecure 1st floor windows and that the owner had a ladder laying loose on the garage roof. Criminals have been known to use insecure ladders to gain access so if you have a ladder, please either lock it away or lock it to your properties wall.

Theft of Scrap Metal Help

Sussex Police has been running an on-going Operation targeting scrap metal thefts. Many of these thefts go un-reported. This can be because either the items was scrap or because the item had no major value. However, we would like to encourage you to to ring in if you are the victim of this crime or if you are approached by anyone asking you for scrap metal. If you are asked, please decline and contact us immediately after they have left on 0845 60 70 999. It would be of benefit if you could give us as much information as possible about the individual/s and their vehicle.

PCSO Jeff Grant

Broadbridge Heath and Warnham

Crime message


Sent:	03 July 2010 17:23:51

What is happening in your area?

Since the beginning of July we have had several bicycles stolen around the Holbrook area. Please insure you use good quality locks and always lock them even if you are just popping into the local shop for a couple of minutes. Make sure bicycles are secure when they are at home and get them security marked. Also unfortunately garages and sheds have been increasingly targeted in and around the Holbrook area. Make sure you use a good lock on doors and secure items inside either to the ground or to each other so it makes it harder to steal. Please report anything suspicious straight away on the 0845 60 70 999 line or if a crime is taking place 999. Always remain alert and look out for your neighbours properties especially if you know they are away. If you would like to discuss anything please feel free to call on the numbers below or e-mail me tracy.bicknell@suusex.pnn.police.uk.

TRACY BICKNELL
Police Community Support Officer

Horsham Police Station
North Downs / Horsham District
Neighbourhood Policing Team

Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DJ
Telephone: 0845 60 70 999Mobile: 07748 402145

NHW update

Sent:

06 July 2010 08:02:00

Dear Colleagues

This message is being sent out to all NHW Coordinators on behalf of the

Force Community Safety and Crime Reduction Advisor.

An alarm company recently contacted a couple in East sussex and persuaded them into making an appointment to visit and fit an alarm that they said would only cost 99p they also asked the age of the persons at the house.

By the time the appointment was over the company had managed to fit the alarm and also get a cheque for £3,000 for a three year maintenance fee.

Luckily the householders daughter found out and got her father to cancel the cheque, also contacting the company to remove the alarm.

Clearly the message is "Do Not deal with any companies who contact you by telephone"

If you require work to be done contact a local reputable company, or Trading standards who have a list of vetted companies.

You may also contact me here at HQ, Trevor Cox Force community Safety & Crime reduction adviser.

Regards T.C.

Trevor Cox

Force Community Safety & Crime Reduction Advisor

Community safety & Partnership Team

Pevensey Block ( first floor)

Sussex Police

C&JD Police HQ

Church Lane

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 2DZ

Ext.:44470 Direct dial01273 404098

Sussex Police – Serving Sussex

www.sussex.police.uk

Telephone

0845 60 70 999

Mobile

07799477842

Lloyd Kennedy Wanted Poster


Sent:	16 June 2010 13:31:01

Dear NHW Members,

Please see attached Poster and distribute to members within your scheme.

Many thanks,

PCSO Jeff Grant.

Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team.

WANTED Lloyd Patrick KennedyLloyd KENNEDY is wanted by Sussex Police. He was released from prison on 26th May, but has not complied with the terms of his probation. It is believed that he may have links to the Warnham area. He is described as being 5ft 7ins in height and of a slim build.If Kennedy is seen, members of the public are asked not to approach him, but to contact Sussex Police immediately by dialling 999 , and quoting Operation Hamley Serial 340 of 3rd June 2010

TFUMV BBH

Sent:	16 June 2010 08:42:21

Dear NHW member,

At 10pm last night a resident in Church Road Broadbridge Heath found two males sitting in her car on the drive way. When they saw the owner they ran off.

One male ran up Church Lane and the other towards Corslettes Avenue.

One male was described as wearing a royal blue hoody with a woolly hat. The other male also wearing a hoody and a hat colours and type unknown.

It is believed that both males were white and aged approximately 20yrs.

Upon investigation by the owner it was discovered that her Sat Nav had been stolen from the vehicle. The vehicle is believed to have been left un-locked.

A Police dog unit attended and tracked one of the offenders to the bottom of Kingsmead but then lost the scent.

PLEASE remove items of value from your vehicle and ensure they are locked at all times when not in use.

PCSO Jeff Grant

Broadbridge Heath and Warnham

Good News / Bad news msge R'side & Forest

Sent:

17 June 2010 13:30:08

Dear NHW Members,

On Saturday night myself and a colleague were working in plain clothes in New Street Horsham Following reports of vehicle damage which had been occuring regularly on Saturday nights.

At approximately 00.25hrs we saw two adult males walking up New Street towards the junction with Oakhill Road. Both Males were seen to tamper with motor vehicles parked on a residents drive way. Upon questioning the males, they could not account for what they were doing. After a brief altercation, one of the males was arrested for being Drunk and Disorderly. The other male was given strong words of advice and sent on his way.

The vehicles were checked and no damage was found however I would continue to urge residents in the New Street area to ring in on 0845 60 70 999 should they find any damage to their car.

Sadly though, a number of vehicles were damaged in Elm Grove over night Sunday 13th June into the early hours of Monday 14th June. If anyone witnessed this damage being caused please email me atsusan.poynter@sussex.pnn.police.uk

PCSO Sue Poynter.

Riverside.