Suspicious Vehicle

The following vehicle EG03 NLJ a Red Vauxhall Combo van is believed to be involved in break ins to properties in the Horsham area. Any sightings please contact Sussex police on 101 with any information,

Burglaries

We have recently suffered a number of burglaries in the Horsham area. If anyone Has any knowledge as to who may be responsible for any of these then please ring Sussex police on 101 quoting the relevant CAD number 

Date: 15/07 CAD: 0563 Time: Between 4/07 and 5/07	Offence:   Burglary Dwelling Location: 9 Undermill Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning Informant reporting that there has been a burglary at home address between 2200 hrs 4/07 and 1000 hrs 5/07.   2 Gold and diamond rings (total value £2,000).   Believed this happened while husband was out walking the dog as informant saw a young IC1 male, 10-12 years with light gingery hair and wearing a red T shirt, sitting on a bike in the road outside the address after the husband left.
Date: 15/07 CAD: 0817 Time: From 1200 hrs	Offence: Burglary Dwelling Location: Amberfield, Spring Lane, Slinfold Informant has returned from holiday and has found that property has been broken into and his daughter’s car has been stolen. Mother in law has been staying at property whilst away when left at mid-day today the property was secure.    Vehicle stolen: EK58 BYB (Black Yaris) Also smashed through a locked door upstairs and have made a search of the room upstairs.
Date:  15/07 CAD: 1131	Offence: Burglary Dwelling Location: 104 Bennetts Road, Horsham Informant has reported that over two months money has been slowly taken from his house.   £120 taken from wife’s wardrobe and then £50 from her box on the dresser.  Last week main door handle was broken and noticed that last night shed had been tried and broken into. Lock and wall was damaged.   .

Bogus workmen

Dear Colleagues

The following message is being sent to all NHW Coordinators on behalf of the Sussex NHW Federation.

Dear Friends,

Whilst I appreciate this issue is connected to West Sussex at present, I am sending this across Sussex to make you aware in case they decide to enter your area! Forewarned is Forearmed.

Bogus workmen target West Sussex residents in driveway con

Date: 9 July 2014
Press release number: PR6679

West Sussex County Council is urging residents to be cautious of conmen posing as highway contractors and offering to resurface their driveways on the cheap.

The call comes after a number of recent attempts by several men, presenting themselves as West Sussex Highways workers, were reported to the County Council approaching residents offering to carry out ‘cut price’ work.

The bogus workmen have been posing as the County Council’s contractors, who are currently working on West Sussex roads repairing potholes and carrying out resurfacing.

Eileen and Michael Hallam from Rusper, near Horsham, rang the County Council after a group of men, posing as Council contractors, knocked on their front door and asked if they needed their driveway resurfaced.

Eileen said: “They told us that they had been undertaking road works nearby and had some leftover tarmac which they could use to resurface our driveway quite cheaply.

“We’ve had a number of workmen carrying out pothole repairs in the area over the last few days and, at the time, they appeared genuine.

“They said that they would draw up an invoice for the work, including VAT, and we could pay by cheque or transfer the money once the work was complete.

“However, when they turned up again the following day with their equipment they said they could not provide an invoice and would only take cash payment.

“That’s when alarm bells started ringing and we asked them to leave and threatened to call the police. They didn’t hang around after that.

“We rang the County Council and then Balfour Beatty who confirmed that the men did not work for them and that they would never offer this kind of service.

“This is obviously a scam and we’re very concerned that they may target more residents in the area, particularly older or more vulnerable people, who may not recognise they are conmen and will be left out of pocket.“

A spokesman for County Council contractor Balfour Beatty confirmed they would never offer to carry out private work for residents and any sub-contractors they use would always be able to prove that they were genuine highways workers working on behalf of the County Council.

John O’Brien, Acting County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “It is worrying that residents are being targeted by bogus workmen pretending to be legitimate County Council contractors.

“Thankfully no one has fallen for this scam yet but it is important we get the message out to residents to be on their guard.

“I would urge anyone who is approached by any workmen offering to provide private building work on behalf of the County Council to report it as soon as possible to the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06, or contact the Police as soon as possible,

 

 

Best Regards   John   John Wright MBE Chair. Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation. Mobile:   07917385213 Business:01444 247368 Email:enquiries@sussexnwfed.org.uk

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
(   Mobile:      07917 385213
(   Business:    01444 247368
Email: john.w.wright@btinternet.com
Web: www.sussexnwfed.org.uk