Raves

As the warm weather continues and we get further into summer, raves are likely to take place. Sussex Police have already stopped several raves and will continue to do so when possible. Landowners and residents in rural areas can help by being vigilant in their area.
 
We ask you to report to the police immediately if a rave is seen or heard to be taking place. The earlier the police are alerted, the greater the chance of preventing them becoming established.
 
Keep an eye on access points to land and make sure they are secure. Please report any locks which have been broken or removed. Report any vehicles driving off-road, groups of vehicles in rural areas, convoys of vehicles and loud music in remote locations.
 
Police will use powers to confiscate equipment being used at raves and will deal with any unlawful activity when they can. Raves by their very nature are spontaneous and unpredictable and we urge people to report any behaviour which is suspicious.
 
The police have powers to to close down an event and the decison to do so will be carefully assessed to balance the safety of those attending and the threat posed to the local community.

Burglary - Wordsworth Place Horsham

Dear NHW Coordinator,

Serial 0210 of 17/06/14 relates to a burglary at a property in Horsham

Sometime between 11pm on Monday 16^th June and 7:40am on Tuesday 17^th June a property in Wordsworth Place was broken into.

It is currently unknown how the offender/s gained access to the house.

A gold Longchamp handbag and vehicle keys were taken from inside the property and a black BMW 530 with a personalised number plate was stolen from the driveway outside.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to please call 101 quoting Serial 0210 17/06/14.

 

Kind Regards

Louisa HULL

Temporary Public Engagement Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham.

Tel: 101 (Sussex) 530215 Twitter: @sussex_police

Email: louisa.hull@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Bogus Callers

Dear all,

 

Just for your awareness, Trading Standards received a phone call on Wednesday 11^th June reporting that f a male, dressed in a shirt and tie, was cold calling consumers in the Pulborough area advising them that roof surveys are going to be carried out in the Pulborough area over the weekend.  The male had no ID or business details and seemed suspicious.

 

If any suspicious activity is seen then please report it on 08454 040506 or by completing the online reporting form at http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/consumer_advice/contact_trading_standards.aspx, any additional information such as vehicle details, business details, would be most useful.

 

Whilst this has been reported in Pulborough, it also serves as a useful reminder to NHW members to report any suspicious behaviour such as this in their respective areas.

 

Please also report any suspicious behaviour or activity to Police.

 

Emma Walsh

Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham

Burglary and Crime Prevention

Dear Friends,

Please read below Burglaries that have occurred in Crawley and Horsham, West Sussex. They may come in to your area which is why I am sending this to you now, fore armed is fore warned, please be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

 

Sussex Police are currently investigating a number of burglaries across West Sussex over the last few months where gold is being stolen by criminals because of its high value. However it is important to emphasise that this does not appear to be a series aimed at victims because of their race or religion

 

A black Audi A3 vehicle has been seen in Crawley and Horsham and it is believed that the vehicle is being used by a group of men to commit these burglary offences. The vehicle has been using cloned number plates and has a distinctive red " Rembrance Day "poppy emblem on the grill at the front of the car located to the side of the number plate . The vehicle also has a distinvtive childs sun visor on the rear passenger door  window  . Any sightings of the vehicle please call in to 101.

It is worth reiterating how you can use the following  basic crime prevention tips to reduce the chance of you becoming a victim:

- If you leave your house empty - even when you are in the back garden - lock all the doors and windows and make sure fanlight windows are closed. Be especially careful about those on the ground floor and above flat roof areas.
- Put your garden tools and any ladders away into a secure garage or shed after using them. They could be used to break into your home or that of your neighbours.
- Double check fences and boundaries to make sure they keep burglars out.
- When you leave a room unattended, close and lock windows and doors - especially on the ground floor.
- If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened, or make sure they are not large enough to allow access to a burglar.
- Keep all wallets, purses, credit cards, car keys and other valuables out of sight.
- Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars.

If you would like a visit from a crime prevention officer, contact your local PCSO by visiting www.sussex.police.uk.

If you have any information about burglaries, please call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk. If you see or hear a burglary taking place call 999 immediately.

 

 

 Copied from email from  Inspector Rachel Carr, Crawley Police

 

Regards

 

 

John Wright MBE
Chairman
Sussex Federation Neighbourhood Watch
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