Please be aware of the following sneak in burglary that occurred in the Ford Lane area of Crewe between 06:30 & 09:45 24/06/2010:
Offender(s) have approached the rear of a terraced property and have gained entry to a downstairs window by way of some ladders from the garden. Upon gaining entry they have made a tidy search of downstairs, removed various items and exited via the back gate.
Although this incident occurred in Crewe, I have sent out to all coordinators as these are the types of incidents that are still unfortunately happening over the Crewe & Nantwich area as a whole. As a force we can not push the message to lock doors and windows enough, by following this simple advice to utilise the security you already have in place we hope to save some people the considerable heartache and stress of becoming victims of this type of crime. This incident also suggests that ladders from the garden were used to assist in gaining access. During summer months many of us are busy taking advantage of the nicer weather to tidy up gardens, undertake diy projects etc. It is however essential that people make sure they remove the means to assist in crime by locking tools, ladders and items that could be used to assist in gaining entry into a property/vehicle away whenever they are not in use. This includes at night time but also if you are likely to go out during the day. It can be a bit tedious gathering everything up to lock away if you are only going out for an hour but it would be worth the effort if it stopped an opportunist burglar from using those items to commit a crime at your property or a neighbours.
If anyone witnesses any suspicious or out of the ordinary behaviour please report it to the police via 0845 458 0000 or anonymously to Cheshire Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Possible Bogus Caller
Please be aware that our intelligence unit have asked if I can circulate details of what they believe to be a bogus caller rouse to local home watch coordinators so that they can make members aware. The reported incident happened in Congleton but I am conscious that bogus callers can travel amongst a number of towns so a similar story could arise in this area. It is also useful to bear in mind some of the different stories that can be used to persuade people to allow them access.
The incident involved 2 individuals knocking at a residential property claiming to be from BT. They claimed that they wanted to check the broadband. They did not have any ID on them so were denied entry to the property and left. The resident is unsure whether they were using a vehicle or not. The resident did not have a description of the female but they did provide their description of the male as being mid - late 20's with long, fair hair with dark skin.
As always if anyone does have anyone calling at their property who appears to be suspicious, please refuse them entry and report any concerns to the police via 0845 458 0000 at the time of the incident.
The incident involved 2 individuals knocking at a residential property claiming to be from BT. They claimed that they wanted to check the broadband. They did not have any ID on them so were denied entry to the property and left. The resident is unsure whether they were using a vehicle or not. The resident did not have a description of the female but they did provide their description of the male as being mid - late 20's with long, fair hair with dark skin.
As always if anyone does have anyone calling at their property who appears to be suspicious, please refuse them entry and report any concerns to the police via 0845 458 0000 at the time of the incident.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Sneak In Burglaries
Dear Coordinator,
Please be aware that there are still instances of burglary being committed when offenders are gaining entry via insecure doors or windows. All these properties do have layers of security in place such as good quality locks, windows and alarm systems but unfortunately opportunist offenders are able to easily bypass these measures by taking advantage of insecure entry points. Although there hasn't been a higher than average level of burglary in the towns there has been a higher than average number of burglaries being committed via insecure doors and windows. It is essential that we continue to push the message of the importance of shutting windows and locking doors, especially in view of the summer months when windows can be left open for prolonged periods.
Yesterday, in Crewe between 19:45 & 20:30, an offender reached through an insecure window to open a larger window and gain entry to the premise. They made a tidy search before removing a lap top and digital camera from the property.
Please follow these simple security measures at all times:
Lock doors and windows when you leave your property. Amazingly, officers have found some properties where patio doors are left open whilst the householder is out at work to allow access in and out for the households dogs. Even if you are only going out for a short period it is essential to take the time to do this.
When you are in your home lock the doors. People engaging in distraction burglary often gain entry via unlocked back doors whilst the householder is kept talking at their front door. As such ensure your back door is locked prior to answering the front door. It is also easy to be busy upstairs and for someone to nip into the property via an unlocked door and take an item in a matter of seconds totally unnoticed.
In view of the above incident, ensure that windows are pulled to in those rooms that you don't have sight of even when you are in. At this time of year people can be busy in the garden etc and an offender can lean in through a window and take an item or use the open window to gain access to the property.
Try not to leave valuable items near to windows. This is for two reasons - firstly, if you sit and use an item such as a lap top in front of a window it advertises the fact that you have a lap top to passers by who can glance in from the street. Secondly, if you commonly leave items such as a lap top, handbag, wallet, phone on a table next to the window (for example) out of habit, if you do forget to pull the window to these items become easy pickings for opportunist thieves who can lean in and take the items and be gone in seconds. Get into the habit of putting valuables well away from windows and wherever possible out of clear sight.
Please remember that opportunist thieves can be brazen, they go out with a view to steal an item but don't know from where until an easy opportunity presents itself. This is often in the form of an open window or insecure door. Make life as difficult as possible for a would be burglar by utilising the security you already have in place and following this advice.
It is worth remembering that insurance companies are often reluctant to pay out if they can prove that a property was insecure when a burglary took place.
Regards
Home Watch Desk
Please be aware that there are still instances of burglary being committed when offenders are gaining entry via insecure doors or windows. All these properties do have layers of security in place such as good quality locks, windows and alarm systems but unfortunately opportunist offenders are able to easily bypass these measures by taking advantage of insecure entry points. Although there hasn't been a higher than average level of burglary in the towns there has been a higher than average number of burglaries being committed via insecure doors and windows. It is essential that we continue to push the message of the importance of shutting windows and locking doors, especially in view of the summer months when windows can be left open for prolonged periods.
Yesterday, in Crewe between 19:45 & 20:30, an offender reached through an insecure window to open a larger window and gain entry to the premise. They made a tidy search before removing a lap top and digital camera from the property.
Please follow these simple security measures at all times:
Lock doors and windows when you leave your property. Amazingly, officers have found some properties where patio doors are left open whilst the householder is out at work to allow access in and out for the households dogs. Even if you are only going out for a short period it is essential to take the time to do this.
When you are in your home lock the doors. People engaging in distraction burglary often gain entry via unlocked back doors whilst the householder is kept talking at their front door. As such ensure your back door is locked prior to answering the front door. It is also easy to be busy upstairs and for someone to nip into the property via an unlocked door and take an item in a matter of seconds totally unnoticed.
In view of the above incident, ensure that windows are pulled to in those rooms that you don't have sight of even when you are in. At this time of year people can be busy in the garden etc and an offender can lean in through a window and take an item or use the open window to gain access to the property.
Try not to leave valuable items near to windows. This is for two reasons - firstly, if you sit and use an item such as a lap top in front of a window it advertises the fact that you have a lap top to passers by who can glance in from the street. Secondly, if you commonly leave items such as a lap top, handbag, wallet, phone on a table next to the window (for example) out of habit, if you do forget to pull the window to these items become easy pickings for opportunist thieves who can lean in and take the items and be gone in seconds. Get into the habit of putting valuables well away from windows and wherever possible out of clear sight.
Please remember that opportunist thieves can be brazen, they go out with a view to steal an item but don't know from where until an easy opportunity presents itself. This is often in the form of an open window or insecure door. Make life as difficult as possible for a would be burglar by utilising the security you already have in place and following this advice.
It is worth remembering that insurance companies are often reluctant to pay out if they can prove that a property was insecure when a burglary took place.
Regards
Home Watch Desk
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
World Cup / Summer Driving
With the World Cup kicking off and hot weather predicted, many people are expected to celebrate and socialise over the summer with a few drinks, possibly when they hadn’t planned to. Cheshire Police has issued a warning that anyone who drinks and then gets behind the wheel will be caught and prosecuted as the Force continues its clampdown on drink driving.
Between 2007–2009, 1 in 5 road deaths in Cheshire was caused by drink driving.
Cheshire Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable, Phil Thompson, commented: “Summer is a great time for socialising and having fun, which can often involve a couple of drinks — especially those unplanned ones during your lunch break, or on the way home. And with the World Cup, there may be more reason to celebrate. Our message is very clear: have fun, drink if you want to, but do not get behind the wheel and drive. If you do, we’ll catch you and prosecute you. Cheshire Police wants to continue to show the public that drink driving is completely irresponsible, antisocial and a danger to innocent road users.
“The consequences of drink driving will affect you and others for life. You risk killing or seriously injuring yourself, your passengers or someone else. If you’re convicted, you will face a fine, driving disqualification and have a criminal record; you could also go to prison. We’re asking all motorists to think about how drink driving could affect their lives and those of innocent people. Neither I, nor my officers, want to be breaking the awful news that a drunken driver has killed their loved one.
“We will be out in force, particularly during World Cup games, to crack down on those who think they can drink drive and get away with it. We are doing more roadside stop and check operations than ever before, at all times of the day and night and on all types of road. You have very little chance of getting away with driving under the influence.”
As a minimum, the consequences of a drink drive court conviction are:
· A driving ban of at least 12 months.
· An endorsement of your driving licence for 11 years.
· A criminal record.
You may also be liable to a fine of up to £5,000 and up to 6 months in prison.
All police officers across the Force will be involved in the campaign, and will be using fully liveried and unmarked vehicles. High profile checks will regularly take place and motorists involved in collisions or committing road traffic offences will be breathalysed, or asked to perform a Field Impairment Test to check for drugs, regardless of the time.
Member of the public can help save lives by confidentially reporting drink drivers by ringing the Crime Stoppers hotline on 0800 555 111 or calling Cheshire Police on 0845 458 0000.
For more information on how we are tackling Drink and Drug Driving, visit www.mysaferroads.org.uk and www.cheshire.police.uk
Between 2007–2009, 1 in 5 road deaths in Cheshire was caused by drink driving.
Cheshire Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable, Phil Thompson, commented: “Summer is a great time for socialising and having fun, which can often involve a couple of drinks — especially those unplanned ones during your lunch break, or on the way home. And with the World Cup, there may be more reason to celebrate. Our message is very clear: have fun, drink if you want to, but do not get behind the wheel and drive. If you do, we’ll catch you and prosecute you. Cheshire Police wants to continue to show the public that drink driving is completely irresponsible, antisocial and a danger to innocent road users.
“The consequences of drink driving will affect you and others for life. You risk killing or seriously injuring yourself, your passengers or someone else. If you’re convicted, you will face a fine, driving disqualification and have a criminal record; you could also go to prison. We’re asking all motorists to think about how drink driving could affect their lives and those of innocent people. Neither I, nor my officers, want to be breaking the awful news that a drunken driver has killed their loved one.
“We will be out in force, particularly during World Cup games, to crack down on those who think they can drink drive and get away with it. We are doing more roadside stop and check operations than ever before, at all times of the day and night and on all types of road. You have very little chance of getting away with driving under the influence.”
As a minimum, the consequences of a drink drive court conviction are:
· A driving ban of at least 12 months.
· An endorsement of your driving licence for 11 years.
· A criminal record.
You may also be liable to a fine of up to £5,000 and up to 6 months in prison.
All police officers across the Force will be involved in the campaign, and will be using fully liveried and unmarked vehicles. High profile checks will regularly take place and motorists involved in collisions or committing road traffic offences will be breathalysed, or asked to perform a Field Impairment Test to check for drugs, regardless of the time.
Member of the public can help save lives by confidentially reporting drink drivers by ringing the Crime Stoppers hotline on 0800 555 111 or calling Cheshire Police on 0845 458 0000.
For more information on how we are tackling Drink and Drug Driving, visit www.mysaferroads.org.uk and www.cheshire.police.uk
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Crewe & Nantwich News
More Strength to Neighbourhood Policing The Cheshire Police Eastern Area Commander says he is confident changes to the Area’s structure will provide a more responsive policing service that is resilient and flexible. The new look is based on Targeted Patrol Team officers being integrated into Neighbourhood Policing Teams to carry out locally-based response work. Chief Superintendent Mick Garrihy said, “The local team now responds to emergency calls for service and response officers have a detailed knowledge of local issues, hot-spot locations and repeat offenders. It avoids silo working and strengthens the neighbourhood policing model which is so successful.” Changes also include a new unit to police the roads and prevent their use by criminals.
Change at Crewe Inspector Andrew Smith, who has taken charge of Crewe Neighbourhood Policing Unit says bedding down the changes will be a key part of his new role. He intends the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Crewe, Haslington and Shavington will be even more visible as they continue tackling anti social behaviour and crimes which affect the local communities. “Neighbourhood Policing has already come a long way. We want to strengthen it and move it on to the next stage,” he says.
Five Year Pub Ban A thirty years old man from Crewe has been barred from every pub, bar, club and licensed restaurant in Crewe and Nantwich for five years as part of an Anti Social Behaviour Order. The application for the order was brought by Cheshire Police, supported by Cheshire East Council. Sergeant Christian Watkins said, “This man has been subject to a Pub Watch ban for eight years but repeatedly tried to ignore it. When staff refuse to serve him he becomes aggressive and threatening. If he does that now he will be arrested and face further action in the courts.”
Red Card Warning Officers from Cheshire Police Eastern Area warned they will take a firm line against disorder in pubs during the World Cup. Chief Inspector Paul Carroll said, “People who go to watch the matches in a pub have the right to enjoy the event. Anyone who uses it as an excuse for excessive drinking and then starts to be abusive will find Police Officers appear very quickly.” Cheshire Police and partner agencies also used the run-up to the World Cup to launch a campaign highlighting the support available to victims of domestic abuse. Chief Inspector Carroll said, “Because of increased drinking domestic violence can increase during events like this. We hope that this campaign reinforces the all year round message that domestic abuse in any form is not acceptable.”
Mini Motos Seized at Crewe Police Officers have begun special under cover patrols to seize mini motos being used illegally on the “Joey the Swan” recreation area at Crewe. Constable Dan Sambrook said, “The bikes are a real danger to people, especially children and old people, who are using the park properly. We are carrying out plain clothes patrols on push bikes to catch these young riders.” Three mini motos were seized in the first week. They are all likely to go to the crusher.
Change at Crewe Inspector Andrew Smith, who has taken charge of Crewe Neighbourhood Policing Unit says bedding down the changes will be a key part of his new role. He intends the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Crewe, Haslington and Shavington will be even more visible as they continue tackling anti social behaviour and crimes which affect the local communities. “Neighbourhood Policing has already come a long way. We want to strengthen it and move it on to the next stage,” he says.
Five Year Pub Ban A thirty years old man from Crewe has been barred from every pub, bar, club and licensed restaurant in Crewe and Nantwich for five years as part of an Anti Social Behaviour Order. The application for the order was brought by Cheshire Police, supported by Cheshire East Council. Sergeant Christian Watkins said, “This man has been subject to a Pub Watch ban for eight years but repeatedly tried to ignore it. When staff refuse to serve him he becomes aggressive and threatening. If he does that now he will be arrested and face further action in the courts.”
Red Card Warning Officers from Cheshire Police Eastern Area warned they will take a firm line against disorder in pubs during the World Cup. Chief Inspector Paul Carroll said, “People who go to watch the matches in a pub have the right to enjoy the event. Anyone who uses it as an excuse for excessive drinking and then starts to be abusive will find Police Officers appear very quickly.” Cheshire Police and partner agencies also used the run-up to the World Cup to launch a campaign highlighting the support available to victims of domestic abuse. Chief Inspector Carroll said, “Because of increased drinking domestic violence can increase during events like this. We hope that this campaign reinforces the all year round message that domestic abuse in any form is not acceptable.”
Mini Motos Seized at Crewe Police Officers have begun special under cover patrols to seize mini motos being used illegally on the “Joey the Swan” recreation area at Crewe. Constable Dan Sambrook said, “The bikes are a real danger to people, especially children and old people, who are using the park properly. We are carrying out plain clothes patrols on push bikes to catch these young riders.” Three mini motos were seized in the first week. They are all likely to go to the crusher.
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