Local Crime Update 15/12/2023

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18 Dec Local Crime Update 15/12/2023

Posted at 17:09h in Law And Order by

Dear Residents

Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st to 15th December 2023.

Overall, the crime rate in the last fortnight was fairly low.

A couple of reminders regarding burglary prevention.  Always ensure your front door is double locked even if you live in a block of flats with an entry phone as single locked front doors can be opened by sliding an edged object into the latch which will open the door causing no damage.  Also with Christmas coming do not leave packaging from expensive presents on display in the front garden while awaiting recycling collection.  Ensure they are placed in the appropriate bin or container.  If you have to leave some of your rubbish and/or recycling in the open due to bins and containers being full leave out packaging for less valuable items.  When it comes to theft from motor vehicles, don’t leave expensive presents overnight in vehicles.

On the community engagement side, we’ve held a Cuppa With A Copper session , a Ward Panel meeting and a drop in surgery at the library since my last report. I was very encouraged that a gentleman I’d met previously brought his wife to the Cuppa With A Copper session as she said she’d like to meet her local police; a lady came to the library on 15th December for the same reason.  I hope to be at St Mary’s Church on 17th Dec for post service tea and coffee and also hope to be there next Sunday (24/12/23) for the afternoon event.  Our next Cuppa with a Copper will be at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road on Sunday 31/12/23 from 10am to 11am when I also try to go into St Mary’s after the morning service.

I’d like to close by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and thank you for your help and support throughout the year.  Stay safe.

Kind regards

Adam

Adam CHARLES | PCSO 7572PY | Albemarle House SNT Base

Shortlands Dedicated Ward Officer

 

SHORTLANDS CRIME RECORD 01/12/2023 – 15/12/2023

Theft of Motor Vehicle:

  1. 30/11/23 Mid evening-01/12/23 mid morning.  Shortlands Grove.  Vehicle stolen from street.
  2. 01/12/23 Late evening-02/12/23 early morning.  Farnaby Road.  Vehicle stolen from outside house.
  3. 02/12/23 Late evening-03/12/23 late afternoon.  Gwydyr Road.  Vehicle stolen from parking bay.
  4. 14/12/23 Early evening-15/12/23 early morning.  Martins Road.  Van stolen from road outside block of flats where victim was staying.

Theft From Motor Vehicle:

  1. 01/12/23 Early evening-04/12/23 early morning.  South Hill Road.  Tools stolen from van.
  2. 05/12/23.  Overnight.  Rosemere Place.   Rear window of truck forced open.  Tools stolen.

Robbery:

  1. 03/12/23 Early evening.  Highland Road.  Delivery driver attacked victim after delivering her takeaway.  Mobile phone stolen.

Burglary:

  1. 07/12/23 Early morning- late evening.  Suspect used edged object to open front door of flat.  Rolex watch stolen following untidy search.
  2. 14/12/23 Early evening- 15/12/23 early morning.  Barnfield Wood Road.  Shed broken into at golf club.  Tractor removed from shed and dumped on golf course.  Front fork and woodchipper stolen from tractor.

Vehicle Interference:

  1. 14/12/23 Late morning.  Brabourne Rise.  Suspect attempted to open van door.
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