Insecure Vehicles

Police are reminding members of public to keep their vehicles secure after several reports of thefts from insecure vehicles over the past week.
The latest incident relates to serial 0423 of 26/09/2012 where a couple returned to their car in Budgens, Billingshurst car park to find that a handbag which had been left on the rear seat of their vehicle had been stolen.
Unfortunately the handbag contained £600 cash, bank cards and some medication.
In this instance the couple had only left their vehicle for a matter of minutes whilst they returned their trolley to the store.
Unfortunately for an opportunistic thief it can only take seconds to steal items, particularly if they are on display. Please make sure you remove any valuables from your vehicle whilst they are unattended and remember to lock your vehicle even if you are leaving it for a short period of time. Let's make it harder for thieves!


EMMA ATVARNIEKS
PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station

Burglary in Roffey

Serial 0511 of 26/09/2012 relates to a burglary in Lambs Farm Road, Roffey.

At around 1100 hours on 26/09/2012 a resident in Lambs Farm Road reported seeing 3 suspicious males coming out of their neighbours' house.

On checking on their neighbour, they discovered that they were not home and also found footprints on the window and immediately called Police.

Entry had been gained via a window on the conservatory which had been forced open.

A search of the property had been made and items taken include money and jewellery.

The males were seen to wander away from the property, and a minute or so later a black BMW with false number plates was seen to drive up the road at speed.

The three males are all described as; white, average build, in their early 20's with short brown/dark blonde hair. Two of the males were no taller than 5ft 9 and were wearing jeans and a t-shirt. The third was a little taller, and had jeans and a hooded top on.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station

Vehicle Thefts

There have been a series of vehicles being entered and items stolen during early hours of the morning over a wide area. All the vehicles appear to have been left insecure and therefore have become easy targets for opportunist thieves.

The message is to check your vehicle is locked. Check that your car does lock when you press the key fob. Please remove any temptation from view in your car including small change.

Sylfan Hammond

PCSO 13680

Scam emails

Information sent on behalf of the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network

Dear Coordinators, Deputies and Members,

It has been brought to our attention at NHWN that recently a large amount of scam emails have been going around and we would like to put a warning out to help stop people falling victim to these kind of deceit.

Usually, the emails look very genuine and can be made to look as if they’ve come from reputable organisations, businesses or charities. We would like to reiterate that if you are not sure what the email is regarding or where it has come from, that you delete it.

Please take a look at this page on our website with useful advice about staying safe on the internet:

http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/safety_advice/mobile_internet_and_identity_safety/internet_safety/

Kind regards

 

John Wright
Chairman
Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation.

Attempted burglary in Oakhill Road, Horsham

Please be aware that at around 2140 hours on Wednesday 5th September, two males attempted to gain entry to a flat in Oakhill Road, Horsham.

It is believed the males had a key to the flat, which was stolen around 3 months ago when it had been left outside for a friend.

The males were heard 'rattling' the key in the door, but luckily they did not gain entry.

Male one is described as; around 20 years of age, tall and of slim build, wearing a BB cap and black hoody, he was also carrying a carrier bag.

Male two is described as; around 20 years of age, short and of a medium build, he was also wearing a black hoody.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting serial 1763 of 05/09/12.

If you see any suspicious behaviour in your area or you believe there may be a crime in progress then please call 999.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin

 

A handbag was stolen from an unattended vehicle at Itchingfield in the area of St. Nicholas Church between 10.30 am and 12.45. Tuesday 04/09/12.

 

If you have any information about this incident please contact Sussex Police on 101 and quote 1067 04/09/12.

 

Please make sure when leaving your vehicles that they are left secure and no valuables are left in them.

 

A recent NHW bulletin mentioned a red Mitsubishi L200 pick up truck from Barns Green. This vehicle has been recovered by police in Ashington when residents became suspicious of an unattended vehicle.  Thank you to all the NHW members who looked out for this vehicle

 

Sylfan Hammond

PCSO 13680