Please see the following report from Hampshire Constabulary…
Dear All,
Weekly beat report from 02/03/2014 – 06/03/2015
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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From April, we will no longer send out the rural weekly beat report as Hampshire Alert will become the way in which we send you messages and information about incidents, engagement events and other issues of interest
Hampshire Alert is our new community messaging system which enables us to send you messages about incidents that are happening in your area.
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The alert system is straightforward and you can still receive all the relevant information you require, plus additional information on topics of interest which has previously been unavailable to you.
By using Hampshire Alert you will be one step ahead. You will be notified of relevant information/warning/crime much more quickly, and you won’t miss out on important updates on incidents occurring in your locality.
A3090 ~ Nothing to report
ABBEY PARK PREMIER WAY ~ Nothing to report
ABBOTSWOOD ESTATE ~ Nothing to report
AMPFIELD ~ Persons/s unknown have smashed the nearside front window of a car parked in Jermyns Lane, Ampfield woods and stolen a handbag from the footwell inside the vehicle.
Non-dwelling break-in – Morleys Lane, between the 28/02/15 and the 02/03/15 person/s unknown have entered a construction building site by forcing open a number of metal containers. A number of hand tools and sheets of chipboard were stolen from within. Romsey police are appealing for any information please call 101 quoting reference number 4415007159
ASHFIELD ~ Nothing to report
AWBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
BRAISHFIELD ~ Non-Dwelling burglary – Over night on the 02/03/15 person/s unknown have forced off a padlock to a garden shed gained entry and stolen a number of hand tools, power tools and gardening equipment to the value of £5,000. Romsey police are appealing for any information please call 101 quoting reference number 44150072757
BELBINS ~ Nothing to report
BROADLANDS PARK ~ Nothing to report
CARTERS CLAY ~ Non dwelling break-in Carters Clay Road – Over night on the 01/03/15 persons unknown have used a crowbar to try and force open the garage door. No entry gained nothing was reported to be stolen.
CRAMPMOOR ~ Nothing to report
DUNBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
EAST DEAN ~ Nothing to report
EAST TYTHERLEY ~ Nothing to report
EAST WELLOW ~ Damage ~ National Trust have reported a five bar gate on National Trust Land in Blackhill, has been damaged by unknown means.
Theft ~ Tree surgeons put out 3 triangle tree cutting signs in Gardeners Lane, a brown flatbed tipper van slowed down with 3 males on board, 2 of the males were seen out get out of van and made off with the signs. No index number was recorded but the vehicle displayed ‘TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES’ on the side of the truck. Romsey police are appealing for any information or the index number of the vehicle.
GREATBRIDGE ROAD ~ Nothing to report
HIGHWOOD ~ Nothing to report
KIMBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
KINGS SOMBORNE ~ Anti-sociable behaviour (ASB) Humbers Way – police received reports a group of children aged between 12 – 14 years knocking on doors then running away. Please call 101 if there are any further problems.
LEE ~ Nothing to report
LOCKERLEY ~ Informant reported on the 02/03/15 at 2100 hrs noted a vehicle pull up outside the home address, thinking this was odd decided to let the dogs out. The dogs started to make a commotion and suddenly two youths ran from inside the garden.
MOTTISFONT ~ Nothing to report
MICHELEMERSH and TIMSBURY ~ Suspicious incident ~ Two males were seen to be sitting in a white van part index number **KBX** thought to be a **55** plate. Few minutes later the males were seen to knock on a neighbours door and then go around the back of the property, any sightings please call 101.
Theft – Between the 26/02/15 and the 04/03/15 persons unknown have stolen a number of ornamental stones from the grass verge outside the home address.
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 ~ Nothing to report
GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – please read
SHED AND OUTBUILDING CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – 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.
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
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 – Suspicious incident – White van part index number **KBX** thought to be a **55** plate.
Involved in theft – Brown flatbed tipper van sign written ~’ TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES’
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.**
Please remember to update us of any change to your contact details so we can keep our records up to date.
Jo Cole
PCSO 13289
Romsey Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team
Contact no ~ 101