Suspicious Vehicle in Test Valley

From:  Scott Graham (Police, PC, Hampshire Country Watch) On 15th January, two white males with Irish accents in their 40’s were driving around South Test Valley in a White Renault Kangoo car-derived Van, registration HK63 ZWE.  These males where attending private rural premises offering to sell petrol generators and power tools from the rear of their vehicle.…

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Theft of Landrover Defenders

Information sent on behalf of The Police Theft of Landrover Defenders In the last two months, we have received reports of seven Landrover Defender 90s being stolen from across Hampshire. All are older models. We are advising owners to fit additional security features such as steering wheel clamps and clutch locks. Also check that any…

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Theft of Working Cocker Spaniels

Information sent on behalf of The Police Working Cocker Spaniels Stolen Between 1645 and 2045 hours yesterday, 01/01/15 New Year’s day, two black working cocker spaniels were stolen from their kennels on private land in the Beaulieu area. They are both black bitches with white on their chest area, one is 7 years old the…

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Free training on new AED (defibrillator) 7 January 2015

Defibrillator Training Wednesday 7th January 7.30pm Braishfield Village Hall By popular request the Parish Council are organising another training session for those villagers and organisations who missed the first session.  The training instruction by South Central Ambulance Service lasts about 1 hour.   As the numbers are limited please contact Carole Renvoize on 368766 or…

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Christmas Crime Menu from Hampshire Constabulary

Christmas Crime Menu eeeeeeeeeefggggggggg A few tips on how to stop criminals leaving a bitter aftertaste this Christmas                                                Starters ~ Car theft classic, car left unlocked with windows open ~ (always lock doors and windows and use steering lock) Starter’s orders, keys left in ignition ~ (Never leave keys in the ignition and…

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Shooting Season Thefts

Please see this message from Hampshire Constabulary…   Message sent by Louise Hubble (Police, Strategic Rural Policing Inspector, Hampshire & IOW) Just over the border in Wiltshire there have been two reported incidents in one week of unattended vehicles being broken into, either during or after a shoot.  One had a gun case, certificates and…

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Safer Online Shopping

Please see the following message from Graeme Barbour (Police, Crime Prevention Adviser, Hampshire)… Using the internet to purchase goods or services saves considerable time and effort, as well giving you a wider choice and allowing you to compare prices. However, it is important to take a few simple precautions to help ensure safe online shopping:…

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Beware of Fraudsters Telephoning You

A resident of Braishfield has received telephone calls from a fraudster purporting to be a police officer, who claims that the victim’s credit card details have been stolen. We have been warned about this by Hampshire Constabulary in a recent crime report.  Here is their advice: What is the scam?   The victim is called by…

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