Crime: 19 March 2010

A couple of words to begin with:
Thefts From cars. Often I will specify 'unknown means of entry', 'car left insecure'. This means that no damage was used to enter the car. Caroline has been doing some research this morning and all the insurance companies we looked at, stated they would not accept any claims for cars left insecure and unattended. I cannot imagine leaving my car parked anywhere on the highway unlocked. On my driveway it is locked, it is just second nature. Please always make sure that whenever you leave your car, wherever it is - it is locked - with nothing left on display which could attract a thief. It could be an expensive business otherwise.

We, in the Royal Borough have increased the number of people who receive Ringmaster messages by 14.83% between November 2009 and 27th April 2010. That was an increase from 3,560 - to 4,088. Hopefully we are now keeping more people safe, by letting them know what crimes are happening in their communities at this very moment and how to prevent them from becoming a victim and just as importantly, letting you know what the police are doing in terms of arrests, increased patrols and initiatives, to stop it happening. The more people that are aware of what is going on and know to phone us when they see something suspicious, protects us all. Get everyone you know to sign up, its in our own interests. It is very simple to do. Simply go to www.tvpcommunitymessaging.org  and fill in the application form - I do the rest. Messaging is free to every resident across the entire Thames Valley, not just members of NHW and victims of crime.

Warm weather - We will soon be facing increased burglaries as soon as the warm weather approaches. Everyone must be sensible about leaving doors and windows open for ventilation - particularly at night. Never leave a ground floor window open, in any room you are not occupying at the time. Simple basic advice - but very soon you will start to see the burglaries creeping up, where people have just reached in, climbed through an open window or simply walked in through rear patio doors left open. Please do not let it be you - or anyone you know.

CRIME:
BISHAM, COOKHAM, HURLEY & THE WALTHAMS:
24/5 11.30 P.M. Hillcrest Avenue. Bike stolen. The owner secured her bike outside while she walked her dog. When she came back it was gone, but she believes she heard someone making off. The bike left behind was a silver and purple 'Sunset Ridge' mountain bike. Was this bike stolen ?
23/5 - 24/5 Bath Road. Burglary of vacant property. Entry through forced rear patio door - copper piping, cylinder and boiler stolen from the kitchen.

RIVERSIDE & BELMONT:
24/5 St Luke's Road. I reported a Quad bike stolen yesterday. It has been recovered in St Luke's Road burnt out.

OLDFIELD & BRAY:
24 /5 10 P.M. Ludlow Road. A pile of catalogues were placed beside a tree and set on fire. We had further minor fire incidents in Cranbrook Drive X 2, Lincoln Road, Alwyn Road X 2, Mallow Park & Lyneham Gardens.
23/5 - 24/5 Truro Close X 2. Car left insecure searched but nothing stolen. 2nd car left insecure searched - mobile phone, loose change, sunglasses and cigarette paper stolen.
24/5 8 a.m. - 10.35 p.m. St Peter's Road. Car front windscreen smashed - tools stolen.
24/5 1.45 p.m. Farm Road X 2. Car left insecure searched - Sat Nav, mobile phone charger, medication, handbag, purse and contents stolen. Some items were recovered from an alleyway off of Allenby Road. Car left insecure searched - loose change and photograph stolen.
23/5 - 24/5 Edith Road. X 3. Car left insecure searched - laptop and laptop trolly stolen. Car left insecure - cash stolen. Car left insecure - purse stolen. Some items recovered from an alleyway off of Allenby Road.
24/5 early hours. St Marks Crescent X 2. Car broken into by unknown means - loose change stolen. Car broken into by unknown means - mobile phone stolen.

Just have look at these car crimes - all left unlocked !!!

The number as always - 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers in complete confidence on 0800 555 111.