Local crime summary - The last from Claire

Dear All, 

Unfortunately this will be my last Crime Summary to you all, as I will be leaving the team on Friday 31st August. The Crime Summary will be continued by PCSO 6164 Matt HODGETTS so any enquiries please contact him regarding NHW or Farm Watch.

Please find below the incidents for the Southam SNT area between 18/07/2012 - 24/08/2012. This is also over a month long, due to other team commitments with the Olympics and Other local events as well.   

Southam Ward:
INC 219 of 19/08: Shop Location, Market Hill, Southam. Approx 11:30am an unknown Male and Female with a young male child have entered the location, and asked the store assistant lots of questions before leaving, they have then returned 5 mins later and proceeded to distract the store assistant before leaving approx 12pm in an unknown direction. It was only once they had left the assistant noticed her purse and i phone had been removed.
INC 185 of 22/08: Shop Location, Market Hill, Southam. Approx 2pm an unknown male has entered the shop and tried to sell items from a black bag. Suspected to be same male from theft above. Nothing was taken during this incident.
INC of 221 of 13/08: Shop Location, Market Hill, Southam. Approx 2:15pm 13/08 2 unknown males have entered a business location and distracted the receptionist before leaving it wasn't until they had left she noticed her i phone was missing.
INC 291 of 16/08: Pendicke St, Southam. Overnight 15/08 - 16/08 unknown offenders have removed a Conway Fold away Camper from the driveway of a property.
INC 66 of 20/08: Milholme Close, Southam. Approx 4am unknown offenders have entered a secure vehicle and removed 2 x Suit Jackets, Car Handbook, Battery Razor, Black bag containing Golf Shoes.
INC 117 of 20/08: Willow Gardens, Southam. Between 5:30am - 6am 20/08 a white male was seen in a neighbours garden acting suspiciously and previously 6 weeks before by the garages. White male, young, wearing tracksuit and flat cap.
INC 179 of 02/08: Welsh Rd East, Southam. Approx 7pm 01/08 2 unknown males were seen removing copper piping from a property not long after previous tenants had moved out. This piping was removed without the owners permission.
INC 115 of 28/07: Coventry Rd, Southam. On 28/07 at approx 8am occupant of a property contacted Warwickshire Police station 2 females approx 16 years of age had damaged a sign outside his property. Officers attended and traced the 2 females, the girls were returned to their parents, and the damage has since been paid for.
INC 294 of 10/08: Station Rd, Southam. At 2:10pm Alarm sounded at an empty property. Owner has attended and found attempt theft of copper piping. Unknown Offenders have made off when they failed to silence the alarm.

Napton & Stockton Ward: 
INC 126 of 18/08: Pillory Green, Napton. Between 11:30am and 11:40am 17/08 owner of vehicle was washing vehicle on front driveway and had returned to the house to refill the bucket. Whilst inside unknown offenders have entered the insecure vehicle and removed a TOM TOM Sat Nav and an i pod nano.
INC 79 of 17/08: Dog Lane, Napton. Between 10:30pm 16/08 and 8am 17/08 unknown offenders have smashed the rear window of a secure vehicle and removed a shopping bag from under the drivers seat that contained a wallet and purse with banks cards and cash. The bag was later recovered in a wheelie bin in the Park Lane area, Southam.
INC 228 of 18/07: Coxs Lane, Napton. Between 5pm 17/07 and 8am 18/07 unknown offenders have gained entry to a secure vehicle and removed 3 Golf Clubs.
INC 48 of 22/07: Business Location, Brick Yard Lane, Napton. Approx 1:30am whilst on routine patrols in the area, Officers have arrested a male caught stealing diesel from location.
INC 179 of 12/08: Southam Rd, Napton. Between 1pm 11/08 and 10am 12/08 unknown offenders have smashed a 5 bar gate at rear of property.
INC 162 of 12/08: Southam Rd, Napton. Overnight unknown offenders have attempted to removed a quad bike from secure location but failed.
INC 66 of 07/08: Southam Rd, Napton. Between 10pm 06/08 and 8am 07/08, unknown offenders have entered insecure outbuilding and removed Red Pedal Cycle, Remote control vehicle and various tools.
INC 402 of 09/08: Earles Close, Stockton. Between 9pm 08/08 and 9am 09/08 unknown offenders have entered a secure vehicle and removed a cake stand and keys to another vehicle.
INC 33 of 01/08: St Michaels Close, Stockton. Approx 5:15am 01/08 occupant has looked outside her window and seen an unknown male trying car doors along the street. Officers attended but could not find any trace of male. White male, Mousy Coloured Hair, Early 20's. Khaki coloured Jacket.
INC 113 of 27/07: Becks Close, Stockton. Between 7pm 25/07 and 10am 26/07 unknown offenders have caused damage to a secure ford transit.
INC 85 & 81 of 09/08; INC 60 of 26/07; INC 60 of 25/07: Victoria Terrace & George St, Stockton. Unknown offenders on each occasion have gained entry to secure Garages and nothing taken.

Fenny Compton & Priors Marston Ward:
INC 354 of 20/08: Banbury St, Ladbroke. Between 2:30am - 3am occupants of property were awoken by a noise outside, it was only in the morning they have found their insecure vehicle searched by unknown offenders but nothing was taken.
INC 59 of 20/08: Farnborough Village. Between 7pm 19/08 and 8am 20/08 unknown offenders have smashed rear window of secure vehicle and bent the door frame back. Nothing was taken.
INC 34 of 20/08: Banbury St, Ladbroke. Approx 3:10am occupants were awoken by noise outside, on further investigation in the morning found secure vehicle had been searched and box of items removed.
INC 268 of 31/07: Avon Dassett. Between 8:30pm 30/07 and 7am 31/07 unknown offenders have gained entry to a secure vehicle and removed Makita Drill.
INC 50 of 31/07: Avon Dassett. Between 8pm 30/07 and 7am 31/07 unknown offenders have gained entry to a secure vehicle and removed numerous tools
INC 135 of 26/07: Farm Location, Farnborough. Approx 11:30am 26/07 unknown male and female have attempted to sell mattresses out of the back of a vehicle. Stated Male was pushy for the sale and mentioned removing the old mattress for free. Please be aware of scams and distraction burglars.
INC 212 of 19/08: Avon Dassett. Between 6pm 15/08 and 9am 19/08 unknown offenders have entered a secure garage and removed 2 lawn mowers and 1 strimmer.
INC 59 of 31/07: Avon Dassett. Between 8pm 30/07 and 7am 31/07 unknown offenders have entered a secure garage and removed various tools
INC 48 of 31/07: Avon Dassett. Between 8pm 30/07 and 7am 31/07 unknown offenders have entered a secure shed and removed Stihl Strimmer and Chainsaw.

Harbury & Bishops Itchington Ward:
INC 46 of 14/08: Farm Location, Bishops Itchington. Approx 4:10am on 14/08 the occupants of the farm have disturbed known offenders attempting to steal a motorbike. The offenders have left the motorbike and made off. Warwickshire Police have arrested 3 of the offenders approx an hour later and another male was arrested more recently in connection with the attempted theft.
INC 28 of 20/08: South Parade, Harbury. Approx 4:50am occupants were awoken by noise and on further investigation have found the rear window of their secure vehicle smashed by unknown offenders who have removed a NIKON DC700 SR7 Digital Camera and Lens. Local CCTV shows 3 unknown males looking into the vehicle at approx 4:30am they then leave and return 10 minutes later with a vehicle thought to be a Peugeot 106 no colour or registration visible. They then leave quickly.
INC 219 of 13/08: South Parade, Harbury. Approx 3:55am 12/08 occupants have been awoken by noise and outside light coming on. On further investigation have found 2 males looking into Garage Window. Male occupant has followed males when they have made off upon being discovered. No damage was caused, nothing taken. No description of males.
INC 139 of 18/08: Hall Lane, Harbury. Between Midnight - 9am 18/08 unknown offenders have kicked down a fence panel, and smashed a gate and trellis. Neighbour heard noise at approx 1am but did not see anything.
INC 93 of 20/08: South Parade, Harbury. Between Midnight and 2am 20/08 occupant has seen unknown person run past lounge window. It is not until later on that morning that occupants have noticed insecure front door and handbag removed containing purse and passport.
INC 176 of 16/08: Percival Drive, Harbury. Between 5pm 09/08 and 8pm 15/08 unknown offenders have entered a secure garage and removed 3 pedal cycles.
Long Itchington Ward: 

INC 410 of 22/08: Leicester Row, Long Itchington. Approx 11:30pm Occupant has found unknown male in his kitchen. Occupant has got into a scuffle with unknown male who has then made off across the allotments. Nothing was taken.
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If anyone has seen or heard anything suspicious please contact Stratford Crime Desk quoting the incident number above and give details.

Any information for any of the above incidents, needs to be past onto Crime Desk on 01926 415000 and ask to be put through to Crime Desk and quote the incident number above the incident.

As well as these messages being sent out, the team here at Southam also rely on the vigilant members of our community to keep us informed of any information that is not reported to the Police.
We encourage all members of our Community to report incidents no matter how big or little they are.
This message if possible needs to be past onto all co-coordinators for your areas. I really appreciate your help, your continued support and look forward to working with you all.
Please report all crimes and/or incidents on the new non-emergency reporting number 101.
All emergencies on 999


Kind Regards,
Claire Murray
PCSO 6247 

on behalf of . . .
SOUTHAM / WELLESBOURNE FARM WATCH & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 684984
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk / southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

Good News

Please find 3 good results from the Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team in the past 24 hours.

Southam Ward Area

• At approx 11:30am on 25/08/2012 the Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a drugs warrant on a property in Hodnell Drive, Southam. A male was detained and questioned on production and possession of cannabis. He was summons to court for a later date, and a quantity of cannabis was seized.
• At approx 6:20pm on 25/08/2012 PC Purcell seized a vehicle that had parked in the Police Station car park for the driver having an expired driving license.

Napton Ward Area

At approx 1:15am on 26/08/2012 one of the team's Special Constables was out on routine patrols and was flagged down by a resident of Napton. He had just been assaulted by an unknown male who he had questioned looking into other residents vehicles.
The resident had obtained the vehicle registration and colour and the Special Constable quickly past these details with information on the direction the vehicle made off in onto Warwickshire Police and Northamptonshire Police Control rooms.
Northamptonshire Police found the vehicle travelling on the A361 towards Daventry, and the vehicle failed to stop for them. They finally caught the vehicle in the village of Braunston near to Daventry where 2 males known to Police were arrested.
The vehicle they had been travelling in was stolen, and items found in the vehicle suggested they were in the area with intent to commit theft.

Some positive results achieved by the local team, to provide a safe and better community.

Kind Regards,

Claire Murray
PCSO 6247

on behalf of . . .

SOUTHAM / WELLESBOURNE FARM WATCH & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 684984
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk / southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

Please do not report crime directly to the team, the correct number for reporting is 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (emergency).

Southam/Feldon Community Forum - 19 September

Southam/Feldon Community Forum

Your Community Forum’s next meeting is scheduled to take place at 7pm on Wednesday 19^th September at Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam  CV47 0JW

Join us to hear about the latest news and updates on the District Councils Core Strategy, Town Centre Redevelopment, Superfast Broadband and Highways issues. You will also have your chance to help identify YOUR priorities for local policing.

If you have a specific concern or problem, then drop in to the local surgery from 6.30pm – 7.00pm where you will be able to speak to your Neighbourhoods Policing Team, Councillors and Officers from Warwickshire County and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils.  During this time you can also join us for a cup of tea and a chat.

If you would like to suggest an issue for a future Community Forum meeting, or find out more, please contact Amanda Wilson-Patterson on 01789 260135 or email: amandawilsonpatterson@warwickshire.gov.uk

New Crime Prevention Website

THE CRIME PREVENTION WEBSITE has plenty of sound advice from a retired police officer

Trading Standards Update - 21/08/2012

21/08/2012 Bogus BT Caller

A consumer alerted Warwickshire Trading Standards Service to an unexpected phone call from someone falsely claiming to represent BT. The bogus caller claimed to be able to save the consumer some money on his line rental but could not tell the consumer what plan he was currently on!

The call may have originated from outside the UK.

Fraudsters or high pressure sales people working for unscrupulous businesses often use the names of large companies to try to either get the consumer to agree to a contract they would not have otherwise chosen or simply to steal financial information.

Never give personal or financial information to unexpected callers!

To reduce the number of fraudulent calls you receive, visit: http://tinyurl.com/bsn3gdj

Please feel free to cascade this information to whom-ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.). 

To receive email alerts direct to your inbox, email:

simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk

For more information on scams, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams

Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/warkstss

Simon Cripwell

Senior Information Officer

Trading Standards Service

Communities

Warwickshire County Council

tel. 01926 414039

mob. 07771 975570

email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk

web. www.warwickshire.gov.uk

My normal working days are Monday to Thursday

SNT Newsletter

WELLESBOURNE 17AUG

Including:

• Criminal Damage - Lighthorne Heath
• How to avoid drink spiking
• Wanted for fraud: Stephen Reynolds
• Public Invited To Contribute To Police Road Death Investigation Policy
• Theft - Gaydon Inn

Care Homes, Wills and Divorce

Whilst we would not recommend any one solicitor over another this bulletin covers a number of items that may be of interest:

• Take care with Care Home fees
• Wills following divorce and remarriage
• Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

LINK

Warwickshire Trading Standards

Now available on twitter?

Together with information on scams and rogue traders, you will also find other Trading Standards related help and advice.

Follow: www.twitter.com/warkstss

Britain's biggest crime hotspot: car parks?

A staggering 20% of all recorded crime is vehicle related - 22% of which takes place in car parks. ACPO and the BPA are fighting this crime with a nationwide initiative called The Safer Parking Scheme aimed at detering criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.


Safer Parking status, indicated by the Park Mark award, is accredited to parking facilities with measures that help to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour, thereby doing everything they can to prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime in the parking facility.


The Safer Parking Scheme is owned by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), and managed by the British Parking Association. The Safer Parking Scheme development managers work with accredited police assessors to provide expertise and advice to car park operators to raise standards of safety and deter crime.

Below are some fine examples of recipients of the ParkMark award, from prestigious new developments, to universities, to local council premises, all have worked hard to achieve Safer Parking status. This has resulted in a considerable reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour.

There are currently around 5000 Park Mark® awarded car parks in the UK. For more details go to www.parkmark.co.uk

Car of interest - Black Ford Focus WF59 0LP

NHW SA Can you help us locate Black Ford Focus WF59 0LP believed to be around Southam or Stockton?

Officers from Warwickshire Police are very keen to hear from anyone who has seen or knows the current whereabouts of a black Ford Focus vehicle with the registration number WF59 0LP.


The vehicle is believed to possibly be in the Southam or Stockton area.

If you spot the vehicle, please do not approach the occupants but call 999 and report its location immediately.

Thankyou
Julie

Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community Protection

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Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) Update

In July, the Home Office released the first in a series of bulletins on the introduction of PCCs and partnership issues. 

These provide up to date information relating to the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners in May 2012 and what this will mean for local community safety and criminal justice partners. An annex to this document is also included which provides a summary of the Lords amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

 

(Image credit: Petr Kratochvil courtesy of www.publicdomainpictures.net )

Crime Prevention Day - 05AUG - Postponed UFN

I regret to inform you that the planned Crime Prevention day on Sunday 5th August
is to be postponed until further notice.


Please watch this space for further updates on the day being re-organised.


Sorry for any inconvenience caused.


Kind Regards,


Claire Murray
PCSO 6247


Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team
Southam Police Station
High St
Southam
CV47 0HB
Tel: (01926) 684984
Mob: 07919 887 674 

SNT Update

SOUTHAM 31JUL


COMMUNITY FORUM PRIORITIES
BURGLARY CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
RECENT INCIDENTS


WELLESBOURNE 03AUG


Neighbourhood Watch
Burglary
Autocrime
+more

Remove valuables from your vehicle

Warning to drivers to remove valuables from their vehicles after recent thefts from vehicles in South Warwickshire 


This message is sent on behalf of Inspector Faz Chishty of South Warwickshire Police:


Please can all owners/drivers of motor vehicles please ensure that they remove all valuable items from their vehicles when they are left unattended.


Recently, across South Warwickshire, vehicles have been entered and items such as I Pod's, Laptops, Satnavs and passports have been stolen.


These are high value items and should at all times be removed from vehicles.
We do not wish to see an increase in such offences and ask all members of the public to take preventative action by removing their property.

Please also ensure that you call 101 non emergency number to report any suspicious persons or activity around homes, premises and vehicles in your area.  As always, if you believe that a crime is in progress please call 999.

Thankyou
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community Protection

Trading Standards Update - 30/07/2012

Recent scams reported to Warwickshire Trading Standards Service


Please feel free to cascade this information to whomever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.). 


30/07/2012 Bank Scam


A Leamington householder reported receiving an unexpected call from someone claiming that she was owed £800 by her bank. The caller offered to visit the householder to give her the money on the doorstep!


It is unclear what the actual purpose of the visit would have been.


Warwickshire Trading Standards believe the caller might have been hoping to sign the consumer up to an agreement to reclaim miss-sold payment protection insurance (consumers can do this for themselves for free) or sell her goods or services. Distraction burglary cannot be ruled out.


30/07/2012 Card Scam


A Warwick consumer reported receiving an unexpected phone call from someone to say that an attempt had been made to use his bank/credit card to purchase goods. However, the consumer did not possess a credit/debit card described by the caller!


Warwickshire Trading Standards advise that banks will sometimes contact their customers if they believe that their credit/debit cards have been used fraudulently. However, consumers must ensure that the call is genuine. Never provide your complete card details to unexpected callers or your three digit security number – banks won’t ask for complete details in order to confirm your identity.


30/07/2012 Job Search Warning


Warwickshire Trading Standards advises job hunters to check that job offers are genuine after complaints from Warwickshire residents who applied, were interviewed and offered ‘IT posts’ and then asked immediately for up-front training cost fees. Job hunters need to ensure that job offers are real and not simply ways to sell training courses.



For more information, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams


Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Communities
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday