Local Crime Update 31/07/2023

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05 Aug Local Crime Update 31/07/2023

Posted at 09:55h in Law And Order by

Dear Residents

Please find below the crime record for the period from 16th July to 31st July.

I’d like to draw your attention to the two theft from petrol pump offences in Westmoreland Road as this seems to be a new type of criminal activity which could result in large amounts of money being stolen.  If possible always pay in the shop after filling up rather than paying at the pump. Also very worrying to see that an elderly lady had her freedom pass snatched.  Best practice to avoid being a victim of this type of crime would be to keep your pass concealed until you have stepped on to the bus.  Good to see that the number of thefts of motor vehicles has dropped in the second half of July.

On the community engagement side the team will be carrying out several visits to Buzzers the children’s holiday club at St Mark’s School.  We did the first one on Wednesday.  We talked to the children about road safety & stranger danger before giving them the opportunity to ask questions about policing in general.  The children were very enthusiastic and it went very well.

Our next Cuppa with a Copper sessions will be on Thursday 10/08/23 from 3pm to 4pm & Thursday 24 /08/23 from 11am to Midday.  Both will be at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road.  Our next drop in surgery at Shortlands Library, Shortlands Road will be on Saturday 02/09/23 from 10am to 11am.  The next panel meeting is on Tuesday 29/08/23 at 7.30 pm in the Friends Room at St Mary’s Church, Kingswood Road.

Look forward to seeing some of you at these events.

Thanks as always for your help and support.

Kind regards

Adam

Adam CHARLES | PCSO 7572PY | Albemarle House SNT Base

Shortlands Dedicated Ward Officer

 

SHORTLANDS CRIME RECORD 16/07/2023 – 31/07/2023

Attempted Burglary:

  1. 16/07/23.  Overnight.  Elstree Hill.  Suspect got into victim’s back garden & attempted to open rear door.

Theft:

  1. 18/07/23 Mid afternoon.  Martins Road.  Parcel stolen from victim’s doorstep.
  2. 18/07/23 Mid afternoon.  Martins Road.  Parcel stolen from victim’s doorstep.
  3. 25/07/23 Early afternoon.  Westmoreland Road.  Suspect watched victim pin number into petrol pump then took it from pump.  Suspect used card for two transactions.  Fortunately bank refunded victim’s account.
  4. 30/07/23 Mid morning.  Bromley Road.  Suspect walked past bus top in Bromley Road and snatched freedom pass from victim’s hand.

Theft of Motor Vehicle:

  1. 19/07/23 Late afternoon-early evening.  Broad Oaks Way.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.
  2. 26/07/23 Late evening-27/07/23 early morning.  Hayes Way.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.  Recovered in Medway area.

Burglary:

  1. 19/07/23 OvernIght.  Green Close.  Suspect entered bungalow and sprayed paint over house.  Believed to be former carer who hasn’t returned keys.
  2. 24/07/23 Mid morning-early evening.  Farnaby Road.  Bicycle stolen from shed.

Robbery:

  1. 26/03/23 Mid afternoon.  Hawksbrook Lane.  Victim grabbed by suspect who threatened to stab him if he didn’t hand over his phone.
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