Please see the following report from Hampshire Constabulary…
Dear All,
Weekly beat report from 06/03/2014 – 17/03/2015
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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A3090 ~ Nothing to report
ABBEY PARK PREMIER WAY ~ Nothing to report
ABBOTSWOOD ESTATE ~ Nothing to report
AMPFIELD ~ Nothing to report
ASHFIELD ~ Nothing to report
AWBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
BRAISHFIELD ~ Attempt break-in Crook Hill – between the 02/03/15 and the 07/03/15 person/s unknown have forced open a property currently being renovated, two out door sheds were also forced open, entry gained nothing reported to be stolen.
BELBINS ~ Drink driving offences – 08/03/15 police stopped a vehicle in Sandy Lane for not displaying a front number plate, when the driver was spoken to the female driver was clearly under the influence of alcohol. The female was then arrested and charge for drink driving offences.
Theft of vehicle – Sandy Lane over a period of 12 days person/s unknown have stolen a red Honda motor bike form the driveway of a property.
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 ~ Theft – during the day of the 04/03/15 person/s unknown have stolen parts of a stone balustrade from the entrance of a drive way leading to a property in Whinwhistle Road.
GREATBRIDGE ROAD ~ Nothing to report
HIGHWOOD ~ Nothing to report
KIMBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
KINGS SOMBORNE ~ Non dwelling break-in- over night on the 04/03/15 person/s unknown have tried to force open the door, to a holiday home using an unknown implement. Entry not gained, slight damage caused to the wood work.
Theft of cycle ~ Nutchers Drove, during the night of the 08/03/15 person/s unknown have stolen a push bike from inside a garage.
Drugs ~ Lancaster Green 15/03/15 at 1600 hrs a local male was stopped and searched by police, during the search the male was found on his possession a cannabis grinder and herbal cannabis, the male suspect has been reported for drug related offences.
LEE ~ Nothing to report
LOCKERLEY ~ Nothing to report
MOTTISFONT ~ Poaching River Test ~ 10/03/15 informant reported two males seen poaching fish on the River Test, one male was wearing a blue top with grey track suit bottoms, both males were seen to ride off on push bikes.
MICHELEMERSH and TIMSBURY ~ Nothing to report
OWER ~ Nothing to report
PAUNCEFOOT HILL ~ Nothing to report
PLAITFORD ~ Nothing to report
PREMIER WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ~ Nothing to report
SHERFIELD ENGLISH ~ Drink driver – 08/03/15 report of a male who became stuck in a ditch whilst in his vehicle, police arrived and suspected the male to be in drink, the male was breathalysed and arrested and charged for drink driving offences.
SHOOTASH ~ Nothing to report
STANBRIDGE ~ Nothing to report
WEST DEAN ~ Nothing to report
WEST TYTHERLEY ~ 05/03/15 local land owner has reported damage been caused to crops in fields damaged by poachers using vehicles on their land.
WEST WELLOW AND CANADA ~ Nothing to report
GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – please read
Theft from Vehicles – Please be aware
Over night on the 16/03/2015 there have been a number of reports of catalytic converter thefts in the Andover area, thieves have mainly targeted Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Sprinter vans. Should you see any one acting in a suspicious manner or can provide any information please call Andover or Romsey police on 101 – thank you
SCAM PREVENTION ADVICE
EMAILS
Ensure your computer is protected by personal firewall and anti-virus software and keep them regularly update.
Report any abuse to your internet service provider (ISP)
Never reply or open an email you are unsure of.
Visit bank safe online to report all suspicious banking emails.
Report suspicious PayPal emails to spoof@paypal.co.uk
Report any suspicious ebay scams or emails to spoof@ebay.co.uk
Never give personal details over the phone.
Report any suspicious phone calls to your phone company.
Consider registering your number with telephone Preference Service (TPS Online) or 08450700707
Most telephone providers will block anonymous callers.
NEVER give your credit or bank cards PIN number out over the phone. This information is NEVER requested legitimately by your bank or the police.
If you feel unsure with any phone calls and something feels wrong – HANG up the phone.
POST
Many postal scams look genuine and are designed to trick you. NEVER respond by sending money or personal details to unsolicited mail.
If you are unsure about a piece of mail, ask a friend for their opinion or contact Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506.
Beware of unwanted mail from outside this country or from a postbox (PO Box) address in this country.
Consider registering with Mail Preference Service either online or by calling 0845 703/4599
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 –
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