Burglaries - Horsham

Serial 1555 of 23/05/14 relates to an attempt burglary at a property in Blunts Way, Horsham.

 

At around 2100 hours on Friday 23^rd May, a property in Blunts Way, Horsham has had offender/s try to gain entry.

 

It would appear that whilst the occupants were at home, they heard banging coming from downstairs, the occupant has shouted and gone downstairs to find the door slightly ajar, but still on the chain.

 

Tool marks were found around the door frame, so it would appear the offender/s tried to gain entry by forcing the front door.

 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting 1555 of 23/05/14.

 

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 Sometime between Monday 19^th May and Sunday 25^th May, a property in Tanbridge Park, Horsham has been broken into.

 It is not known exactly when the break occurred or what was stolen as the occupants were on holiday.

 

It would appear the offender/s were able to gain entry by forcing a patio door to the rear of the property.

 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting 0508 of 25/05/14.

 

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Serial 1122 of 25/05/14 relates to an attempt burglary at a property in Hernbrook Drive, Horsham.

 

Sometime between 0900 hours on Friday 23^rd May and 1200 hours on Sunday 25^th May, a property in Hernbrook Drive has had offender/s try to gain entry.

 

No entry was gained to the property, but it would appear the offender/s tried to enter through the front door which showed signs of being forced.

 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting 1122 of 25/05/14.

 

Emma Walsh

PCSO Public Engagement Officer
 

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham

Tel: 101 (Sussex) Ext. 530214 Mobile: 07717700807 Twitter: @Horsham_police

Scams awareness month 2014

Scams awareness month 2014

May 2014 is scams awareness month.  What are scams?  Scams are schemes to con people out of their money.  Scams reach us all in a variety of ways: post, phone, email, online, even a knock at the door.  Every year more than 3 million people in the UK fall victim to scams, losing hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds.

To avoid becoming a scam victim remember:

• If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

• It you haven’t bought a ticket – you can’t win it.

• You shouldn’t have to pay anything to get a prize.

• If in doubt, don’t reply. Bin it, delete it or hang up.

• Persuasive sales patter? Just say: “No thank you”.

• Contacted out of the blue – be suspicious.

• Never give out your bank details unless you are certain you can trust the person contacting you.

• Take your time – resist pressure to make a decision straight away.

• Never send money to someone you don’t know.

• Walk away from job ads that ask for money in advance.

• Your bank will never attend your home.

• Your bank and the police will never collect your bank card.

• Your bank and the police will never ask for your PIN.

• Computer firms do not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your computer.

• Don’t suffer in silence – tell others about scams.

Stop scams!

CHECK unexpected calls, letters, and online contacts with someone you trust.

GET ADVICE - the Citizens Advice consumer service 08454 04 05 06 can provide advice and pass details on to Trading Standards.

REPORT scams or suspected scams to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk.

To report an incident or concern direct to West Sussex Trading Standards Service go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/tsreport

 

A comprehensive scam guide containing lots of practical advice is available at http://www.met.police.uk/docs/little_book_scam.pdf

 

Best regards

 

John

 

John Wright MBE
Chairman
Sussex Federation Neighbourhood Watch
(   Mobile:      07917 385213
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Email: john.w.wright@btinternet.com
Web: www.sussexnwfed.org.uk

burglary at a property in Birches Road, Horsham.

Serial 0906of 16/05/14 relates to a burglary at a property in Birches Road, Horsham.

 

Sometime between 0845 hours and 1525 hours on Friday 16^th May, a property in Birches Road, Horsham has been broken into.

 

It is not known exactly how the offender/s were able to gain entry, however it is believed it was possibly through a window.

 

An Apple I-Pad was stolen.

 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting 0906 of 16/05/14.

 

Emma Walsh

PCSO Public Engagement Officer
 

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham

Tel: 101 (Sussex) Ext. 530214 Mobile: 07717700807 Twitter: @Horsham_police

burglary at a property in Pondtail Park, Horsham.

Serial 1009 of 08/05/14 relates to a burglary at a property in Pondtail Park, Horsham.

 

Sometime between 0800 hours and 1630 hours on Thursday 8^th May, a property in Pondtail Park,. Horsham has been broken into.

 

It would appear the offender/s were able to gain access by forcing a window.

 

Various items of gold jewellery were stolen.

 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting 1009 of 08/05/14.

 

Emma Walsh

PCSO Public Engagement Officer
 

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham

Tel: 101 (Sussex) Ext. 530214 Mobile: 07717700807 Twitter: @Horsham_police

Scam Calls

Dear all,

 

Please be aware that this morning we have received several reports from members of the public advising us that they have had a suspicious phone call.

 

The person calling will state that they are ringing from a Police Station somewhere in the Country and that they have managed to arrest someone trying to buy an expensive item such as a Rolex watch using that persons debit card.

 

The person calling state they are an officer and then ask questions such as whether the account is joint etc.

 

If the person responding provides any answers, they will then ask the person to attend a bank and withdraw money, the person calling will put the phone on hold and will send a courier who is most likely already in the area, to come and pick the money up.

 

Please be aware this is a scam which Police are aware of and should you receive a call such as this to please report it on 101.

 

Emma Walsh

PCSO Public Engagement Officer
 

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham

Tel: 101 (Sussex) Ext. 530214 Mobile: 07717700807 Twitter: @Horsham_police