Local Crime Update 15/12/2022

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19 Dec Local Crime Update 15/12/2022

Posted at 16:38h in Law And Order by

Dear Residents

Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st to 15th December 2022.

Overall low crime rate, with many of the days between 01/12/22-15/12/22 having no crime recorded. The recent theft from motor vehicle offence reported in Pickhurst Park is a timely reminder not to leave valuable items in unattended vehicles overnight.  Also the burglary earlier this month in Farnaby Road shows that sadly you don’t need to be out long for a burglary to occur.

While on the subject of burglary, as this is my last crime update before Christmas, I’ll remind you again not to leave packaging from expensive gifts visible on your driveway.  Please ensure they go in the appropriate bin or take them to a recycling centre.

I spoke to the victim of the mattress theft in Park Hill Road earlier.  She mentioned this happened regularly at her previous address in another part of the borough.  I’ve noticed that this has increased on Shortlands and Park Langley over the last few months.  It is always best, if you’re not in, to have your parcel left at a neighbouring address rather than on your doorstep.  This is worth passing on to family and friends regardless of where they live.

Another repeated reminder I’m afraid – when out and about in busy areas remember to keep your valuables where possible in an inside or zippable pocket.  Do not carry in an open back pocket.  Also carry your handbag or manbag across your body not loosely on one shoulder.  These precautions should substantially reduce the chances of your valuables being stolen enabling you to enjoy your day and/or evening out.

On a lighter note, I’m hoping to do a fair bit of community engagement next week and may be able to get colleagues to join me.  Hopefully I’ll be popping into St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 21/12/22 for the community café Christmas party and may also be there on Sunday after the morning service.  On Monday I hope to be at the Shortlands Library Christmas party and will be holding a cuppa with a copper session on Thursday 22/12/22 from 4pm to 5pm.  In addition, we will be out patrolling, making visits and chatting to people we see out and about.

Hope to see some of you over the next week.

Thanks as always for your help and support.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

Kind regards

Adam

Adam CHARLES | PCSO 7572PY | Albemarle House SNT Base

Shortlands Dedicated Ward Officer

 

SHORTLANDS CRIME RECORD 01/12/2022 – 15/12/2022

Burglary:  

  1. 02/12/22 Late afternoon.  Farnaby Road.  Suspect(s) smashed glass in back doors.  Following an untidy search jewellery, watches and fragrances were stolen.  The victim was only out the house for three quarters of an hour collecting his children from school.
  2. 12/12/22 Late afternoon.  Madeira Avenue.  Suspects broke into house through rear doors.  Untidy search of bedrooms carried out.  Unsure what has been stolen as occupants were away.

Theft:  

  1. 03/12/22 Early to mid afternoon.  Kingsleigh Walk.  Parcel stolen from postroom for block of flats.
  2. 11/12/22 Mid afternoon.  Park Hill Road.  Mattress delivered by courier stolen from outside House.

Attempted Burglary:  

  1. 02/12/22.  Late afternoon.  Tootswood Road. Suspect(s) entered back garden by going down side of house.  Fled when they saw a light go on and realised house was occupied.

Criminal Damage:  

  1. 05/12/22 Mid evening.  Newbury Road.  Youngsters knocked on door and threw eggs and ketchup at house.

Theft from Motor Vehicle:  

  1. 07/12/22 Late morning.  Malmains Way.  Tools stolen from workman’s van.
  2. 10/12/22 Mid to late evening.  Ravensbourne Avenue.  Number plates stolen from vehicle in golf club car park.
  3. 13/12/22 Early afternoon- 14/12/22 early morning.  Pickhurst Park.  Computer stolen from vehicle.

Robbery:  

  1. 08/12/22 Early morning.   Cumberland Road.  Victim threatened with knife and forced to hand over cash.

Theft of Motor Vehicle:  

  1. 09/12/22 Overnight.  Scotts Lane.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.
  2. 09/12/22-10/12/22 Overnight.  Farnaby Road.  Vehicle stolen from outside house.  Vehicle recovered.
  3. 13/12/22 Overnight.  Farnaby Road.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.  Victim used tracker to locate vehicle & recovered it.
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