Please see the following information from Hampshire Constabulary…
Dear All,
Weekly beat report from 10/01/2014 – 18/01/2015
Weekly update reported crime Romsey rural, we hope you find this week’s circulation useful. We have worked hard to ensure the information is current and accurate.
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TRAVELLERS ~ Nil to report
A3090 ~ Nothing to report
ABBEY PARK PREMIER WAY ~ Nothing to report
ABBOTSWOOD ESTATE ~ Theft – during the night on the 03/01/2015 person/s unknown have stolen items from inside a carport.
AMPFIELD – 13/01/15 report of fly tipping at Green Lane, a substantial amount of building waste and materials reported dumped. Environmental Agency have been informed.
ASHFIELD ~ Nothing to report
AWBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report.
BRAISHFIELD ~ Nothing to report
BELBINS ~ Nothing to report
BROADLANDS PARK ~ Nothing to report
CARTERS CLAY ~ Nothing to report
CRAMPMOOR ~ Nothing to report
DUNBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
EAST DEAN ~ Nothing to report
EAST TYTHERLEY ~ Nothing to report
EAST WELLOW ~ Suspicious vehicle – 15/01/15 at 1145 hrs report of a white Renault van index number **HK63ZEW** seen to enter farm premises and offering to sell power tools and Generators. Any further sightings please call 101
GREATBRIDGE ROAD ~ Nothing to report
HIGHWOOD ~ Nothing to report
KIMBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
KINGS SOMBORNE ~ Suspicious vehicle – 18/01/15 farmer reported a suspicious black Ford Mondeo index number **FX52HKG** seen driving around on his farm possibly involved in poaching, when approached the male said he was looking for his dog.
LEE ~ Theft 15/01/15 at 1545 hrs report of a male driving a Grey Renault Clio van index number **HG51XKM* drove into the yard helped him self to a number of bags of cement and left without paying and then drove off. Romsey police are investigating.
LOCKERLEY – Vehicle damage Butts Green between the 08/01/15 and the 10/01/15 person/s unknown have caused damage to three parked cars. Romsey police are appealing for any information please call 101.
Non-Dwelling break, Dunbridge Lane – Overnight on the 14/01/15 person/s unknown have forced open an outbuilding by forcing the padlock, entry gained but nothing was reported stolen.
Theft – East Tytherely Road. Reported on the 16/01/15 person/s unknown have stolen a Stihl leaf blower from the aggrieves driveway, the blower was left unattended for 30 minutes and during this time the blower was stolen
MOTTISFONT ~ Nothing to report
MICHELEMERSH and TIMSBURY ~ Further sighting of a suspicious vehicle – 15/01/15 at 1545 hrs report of a white Renault van index number **HK63LUD** seen to enter farm premises and offering to sell power tools and Generators. Any further sightings please call 101
OWER ~ Nothing to report
PAUNCEFOOT HILL ~ Nothing to report
PLAITFORD ~ Nothing to report
PREMIER WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ~ Nothing to report
SHERFIELD ENGLISH ~ Nothing to report
SHOOTASH ~ Nothing to report
STANBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
WEST DEAN ~ Nothing to report
WEST TYTHERLEY ~ Nothing to report
WEST WELLOW AND CANADA ~
GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – please read
SHED AND OUTBUILDING CRIME PREVENTION ADVISE – please read
There have been a number of shed and garage breaks in the area, please make sure your sheds and equipment are secure.
Many people take a great deal of trouble in securing their home and property while at the same time leaving valuable gardening tools and cycles in a shed that is either unlocked or not maintained.
Garden crime is now becoming more and more common. Tools such as lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, power tools are expensive items to replace and may incur in extra insurance premiums.
Place all tools and gardening equipment in locked sheds and garages. Often an offender will use your tools to break into your property or vehicle.
Secure more expensive items, e.g. mowers, bikes to an anchor point within the shed or garage.
Mark all tools and equipment with your post code. Take photos of jewellery garden furniture, statues, paintings etc and record serial numbers. Mark your items with a UV pen or forensic marking kits, i.e. Smart water. Even consider painting pink spots on equipment this will deter a possible offender so your property can be indentified, the police recover a large amount of stolen property and are not always able to return the property back to the rightful owner.
Fit a shed alarm or alarmed padlocks. If there is a problem with electric supply there are cost effective battery powered alarms on the market.
Keep the outbuilding structure in good repair. Reinforce your shed from the inside by fixing additional panels to the main internal structure.
Consider covering windows with curtains, Perspex or fix strong heavy wire mesh, even a net curtain can deter casual viewing to obscure the view of the content
Consider external PIR lighting.
Ensure the garden fence and hedging are in good repair between neighbouring properties and even put up a sign ‘BEWARE OF THE DOG’
Vehicle crime please read ~ CAR CRIME ADVICE TO BE AWARE – We are still getting reports of theft from vehicles. This is a reminder to all ……PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLE ITEMS IN VEHICLES Please remain vigilant and if you see any suspicious person/s or vehicles in the area please report on 101
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE ON HEATING OIL
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HEATING OIL TANKS ARE SECURE AND REGULARLY CHECKED –
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – we are looking to set up Neighbourhood Watches in all areas of the rural. If you have some spare time and wish to help in assisting or setting up a Neighbourhood watch in your area please contact me.
Property Security – Register your items for free at www.immobilise.com using this service will assist the police in returning property to the rightful owner.
This is a good time to address your home and business security by checking and fixing doors, windows and locks. Making sure fencing and gates are in good order and secure
WARNING~ Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Service
Rogue Traders operate in all areas of Hampshire offering a number of services. Please beware and report any door to door callers/salesmen on ~ 01962 833620 or email
doorstep.crime@hants.gov.uk or via the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
If anyone has any information about traders who are cold calling or requires any advice on doorstep crime they can contact Hampshire County Council’s
Quick Response Team on 01962 833666
(Monday – Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs)
Specially trained officers are on hand to provide advice.
If assistance is required outside of these hours please contact Hampshire Police on their non-urgent number 101 or dial 999 if you feel threatened or intimidated.
Suspicious Activity ~ PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR AREA ON 101 (NON EMERGENCY NUMBER OR IF A CRIME IS TAKING PLACE THE 999
Vehicles Seized ~ Nil to report
Good news stories ~
VEHICLES OF INTEREST – White Renault van index number **HK63LUD** males offering tools and generators for sale.
Black Ford Mondeo index number **FX52HKG** possibly involved in poaching offences
PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR AREA ON 101 (NON EMERGENCY NUMBER OR IF A CRIME IS TAKING PLACE THE999
Kind regards
Jo, Vern and Dave
**NB: Please bear in mind that although the vehicle details given below have been reported by members of the public as being seen in suspicious circumstances, it may be that they are going about their lawful business and/or may not have been taken correctly by the person reporting the incident.**