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…

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…

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:…

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…