Cycling visibilty

Serial 0783 of 25/10/12 relates to a complaint received from a member of public with regards to a cyclist riding without lights.

 

Everyday at around 0700 hours a cyclist is seen to ride along Kerves Lane in Horsham without lights on their bike and wearing dark clothing. Motorists often have to swerve last minute to avoid them as they haven’t seen them.

 

With the dark mornings and evenings now here, we would like to encourage those of you who do cycle (or anyone else in your household) to make sure that you take extra precautions to ensure that you are safe when cycling in the dark.

A few good tips for keeping safe and making yourself more visible are:

1) Make sure you have lights on your bicycle - you should have a white light at the front and a red light at the rear.

2) Reflectors can help make you more visible and are also a good idea.

3) Make sure you wear some sort or reflective clothing or bright clothing as this can help in the daytime, particularly if it is dull weather.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

Halloween and Guy Fawkes safety

There will be a multi-agency presence led by the police to advise the public about safety during Halloween and Guy Fawkes, as follows -

 

Wednesday 24th October at Sainsbury's Horsham, 1030 am to 2 pm

Thursday 25th October at Tesco's Broadbridge Heath, 9 am to 2 pm.

 

NHW Coordinators are encouraged to visit one of these events to receive advice, discuss matters and collect leaflets for distribution to their members. Unfortunately it has not been possible to arrange for a NHW display.

 

Arthur Carden

Vice Chairman, Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch Association

Vehicle damage in St Leonards Road

PCSO Tracy Field is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any instances of vehicle crime, after several reports of wing mirrors being damaged in the area over the weekend.

 

At approximately 2330 hours on Saturday 20^th October a resident heard wing mirrors being ‘twanged’ on vehicles outside of their house.

On Sunday 21^st October, a report was received from a resident in St Leonard’s Road, stating that their car wing mirror had been kicked off and was completely missing.

It is believed that a group of around 3 males are causing damage to vehicles and that it has been happening a lot in recent weeks.

 

A male described as white, 5ft 8, wearing a hooded top is part of the group, but unfortunately no other descriptions have been provided.

If you see anyone suspicious in the area, then please make sure you report it!

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station

Tel: 101 Ext. 30214 Mobile: 07747531745 Twitter: @Horsham_police

No Trick or Treat Leaflets

Dear NHW Members

I have a supply of 'Sorry No Trick or Treat leaflets' to give out.

Could you let me know if you would like some for your road and I'll attempt to deliver them to you this week. Alternatively you could always pop down to the Police station for some.

Please email me at tracy.field@sussex.pnn.police.uk and give me your home address and approximate quantity you'd like.

Many thanks PCSO Tracy Field

Vehicle Break-ins

Please be aware that there have recently been several reports of theft from vehicles across your area.

 

Sometime between 1800 hours on Monday 15th October and 1030 hours on Tuesday 16th October a Mercedes Sprinter Van has had its exhaust stolen.

The value of the exhaust was around £1100 and no damage was caused.

The van had been parked in Trafalgar Road, Horsham.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 0819 of 16/10/12

 

 

Sometime between 1800 hours on Monday 15^th October and 0730 hours on Tuesday 16^th October a van has had a silencer stolen.

The van had been parked in the vicinity of White Hart Court in North Parade, Horsham.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 0469 of 16/10/12

 

 

Between 1900 hours on Monday 15^th October and 0700 hours on Tuesday 16^th October a car which was parked in Purton Road, Horsham, has been broken into.

It is not known how entry was gained, but an I-pod Nano was taken.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 1785 of 16/10/12

 

It doesn’t take long for an opportunistic thief so please make sure you remove any valuables from your vehicle. If this is not possible then please put them away out of sight.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station

Tel: 101 Ext. 30214 Mobile: 07747531745 Twitter: @Horsham_police

PCC

The Home Office have launched a new website to help us to become informed about the role of the new Police & Crime Commissioner and who is standing in our own local police force areas.

http://www.choosemypcc.org.uk/

On November 15th, 2012, for the first time, you will be able to vote for your local police and crime commissioner (PCC). This is a new role and the job of the PCC will be to oversee the police and ensure they prioritise what matters to you.

Each candidate may have different ideas, skills and experience to bring to the role. Information on who to vote for and how they propose to make a difference will be available on this site from October 26th, 2012. These are important roles so ensure you choose the candidate that will tackle the issues you care about.

You can request an email alert that will be sent to you when the candidate information is published, or pre-order a free paper version of the candidate information that will be sent to you after the October 26th, 2012. You can also call 0800 1 070708 to pre-order your free paper copy.

 

 

 

John Wright
Chairman
Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation.
( Mobile:     07917 385213
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š  Email:john.w.wright@btinternet.com
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Break in to van in Naldrett Close

Serial 1280 of 08/10/12 relates to a break to van in Naldrett Close, Horsham.

 

Sometime between 1700 hours on Monday 1st October and 1500 hours on Monday 8th October a Ford Transit van was broken into in Naldrett Close, Horsham.

 

There were no signs of forced entry to the van and it is believed it may have been left insecure.

Several items were taken, including a Stihl Hedge trimmer and a Stihl grass trimmer, both valued at around £1000.

 

Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101 quoting 1280 of 08/10/12.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS
Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station
Tel: 101 Ext. 30214 Mobile: 07747531745 Twitter: @Horsham_police
PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Break in to garage, Pelham Court

Serial 1248 of 06/10/12 relates to a break to a garage in Pelham Court, Horsham.

 

Sometime between 0700 hours on Thursday 4th October and 0700 hours on Saturday 6th October a garage in Pelham Court, Horsham has been broken into.

 

The main lock on the garage was damaged and forced open in order to gain entry. Several items were taken, which include; a motorcycle helmet, bags of brass and several boxes of CD's/DVD's.

The motorcycle helmet is quite distinctive and is described as having a scorpion along the side in blue, yellow and black.

 

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 1248 of 06/10/12.

Dear all,

Please find attached the 'No Trick or Treat' Poster for Halloween. 

Paper copies can also be obtained from your local Police Station.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Criminal damage in Honeysuckle Walk

Serial 0200 of 05/10/12 relates to criminal damage in Honeysuckle Walk, Horsham.

At around 0010 hours on Friday 5th October a loud bang was heard by the occupant of a house in Honeysuckle Walk, Horsham, but nothing was thought of it at the time.

The occupant has then gone downstairs several hours later, to find the front window of their house had been smashed and a large rock lying on the floor.

Nothing had been taken from the property.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting the above serial number.

EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer

Theft from an unattended vehicle

Serial 0194 of 05/10/12 relates to a theft from an unattended vehicle in Cambridge Road, Horsham.
Sometime between 1715 hours on Thursday 4th October and 0700 hours on Friday 5th October a white transit van which was parked in Cambridge Road, Horsham was broken into.
It is believed the offenders gained entry by forcing the drivers lock.
Items taken include; a hedge cutter, strimmer, blower and a gas reader.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting the above serial number.


EMMA ATVARNIEKS

PCSO Public Engagement Officer