Friday, December 01, 2006
December Bullet-in
Season’s Greetings to our residents.
We had a coordinators’ meeting recently where we met our NPT officer PC Bagley. We are hoping for a Public meeting in the spring. We discussed some crime prevention issues, like putting out rubbish bins shortly before they are to be emptied, as ID thieves sometimes rummage at night. Cars being defrosted are vulnerable to theft, so don’t leave them running unattended. Don’t leave valuables on display in the cars, or presents under the tree.
From January 8th, the structure of the NPT is changing slightly, which means Great Totham Neighbourhood Policing Team will gain another PCSO and another officer.
We are hoping for blanket coverage for newsletters at least, of Great Totham South. The idea is that people with Email can receive the information and newsletters, and print out a few copies for their immediate neighbours. We need coverage in the Colliers development, the new complex where the school was, Catchpole lane, Playle Chase, amongst others. Could you help with this? If so, please contact us via the shop. Thanks
(This info is aimed at residents of Great Totham South but if you’d like to be added to the list, but live elsewhere, you’re welcome. Please ask. The information sent out is generally posted here, anyway.)
I recently attended a District NHW Meeting, at which we had Crime Reduction Officer’s Ray Stannard’s Report
- Car badges have been taken in Heybridge, so keep your eyes open.
- There has been another house burglary in Wickham Bishops. That is the
fourth since the beginning of October. These are daytime burglaries, so please
be vigilant. - Half the house burglaries in the District just now are for car keys for high performance cars. Originally ST fords were targeted, but now it’s anything flash. Ray suggests we take our car keys to bed with us, and don’t leave car keys in the house when we go out leaving the car at home. These burglaries are happening day and night, a 24/7 problem.
- The “Polish” callers have started again this week, with people of East European appearance knocking on doors, asking for money and trying hard to make you buy something. If they call on you, please phone 999 The same goes for suspicious callers.
- Sat Navs are still being stolen. Unfortunately, the windows are smashed to get these. Take them out of your car, and rub off the window sucker mark.
- Don’t leave your Christmas shopping on display in the car when out shopping. And don’t leave the car unlocked when you’re pulling a trolley back.
- Remember not to leave your handbag or purse vulnerable in the supermarket trolley.
Beware of emails and phone calls wanting personal details. Identity theft is on the increase. Similarly, get a shredder and shed all documents. Even an old utility bill can be used to set up an account in YOUR name. Do you fancy someone taking out a loan on your behalf? Shred everything with personal data.
Heather's Report for November 06
Monthly Report for the 5 Parishes - October/ November.Police Community Support Officer Heather Owen
Maldon Police Station 01621 852255
Tolleshunt D'Arcy Police Station 01621 868576Point of Contact Mobile 07710 046156 - This is picked up by the officer on duty.
My mobile 07958 379451
At the moment the theft of ST models of Ford cars has risen in Essex and our District. Please be vigilant if you own one of these as people are burgling the house to get the keys, are not taking anything else whilst inside the house, and then are stealing the car outside.
As November has been a relatively quiet month in our villages I will circulate details of the Telephone Preference Scheme and the Mailing Preference Scheme, to help stop nuisance cold calling and junk mail respectively.
Telephone Preference Scheme - call 0845 070 0707.
Mailing Preference Scheme - call 0845 7034 599.
Great Totham
15/11 - 2215 hrs, youths were seen throwing stones at property, Hall Rd.
10th - 11th/11 - Attempted shed burglary, Totham Hill Green. Person(s) unknown tried to gain access to garage adjacent to house. No entry gained.
28th/10 - Window smashed of garden shed, Hall Rd. Nothing taken from inside.
Wickham Bishops
21/11 - Dwelling burglary between the times of 0930 hrs and 1630 hrs. Jewellery and laptop stolen from property. It was unknown how the suspect(s) got into the building as there was no evidence of damage.
12/11 - 2125 hrs, 2 females stole alcopops from The One Stop Store. CCTV shows both 14-16 years old. One wore a white top and had dark blonde hair, the other was in a dark jacket. No other information known.
07/11 - 1135 hrs - Silver Ford Galaxy stolen from outside address, Buckleys Close. Keys were left in the ignition.
05/11 - Front and rear index plates stolen from car, overnight at Beacon Hill Garage.
04-07/10 - Dwelling burglary, Wellands Close. Hedge trimmers, chain saw, brick saw and gas nail gun were stolen from a locked garage. Person(s) unknown forced entry by breaking window and padlock. Neighbours had heard noises on the Friday afternoon and an unknown blue car was seen in the area at the time. No other info known.
02/10 - Attempted dwelling burglary, 0230 hrs, Church Rd. As below report, damage caused to window. Resident heard the disturbance but did not see anyone when looking outside.
02/10 - Dwelling burglary committed, Maypole Rd, between 0630 hrs and 1630 hrs. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to house by bending aluminum windows of property.Little Totham10/11 - 1620 hrs, 4 males were knocking on doors, trying to sell windows. No identification, scruffy appearance but all in order when spoken to by police.
24-25th/10 - Theft of Sat Nav from secure car, Field View Drive, between 2200 hrs on 24th and 0800 hrs on 25th . Person(s) unknown smashed side window to get to the Sat Nav.
Great Braxted
19 - 23/10 - All Saints Church, Gt.Braxted - theft of 15 metres of lead piping from roof. £500 damage to tiles.
Little Braxted
24/10 - Dwelling burglary, Kelvedon Rd. Between 1030 hrs and 1945 hrs person(s) unknown smashed rear kitchen window and stole jewellery, cash, cheque book.
See you on my patrols, Heather Owen
