Crime: 23 November 2011

Some GOOD NEWS – the 3 cocker Spaniels I reported yesterday have been repatriated – they had just inadvertently strayed from a nearby home. I have just come off the phone with the Kent Co-ordinator for Dog Watch. They have recently had 6 cocker spaniels stolen and she wondered if these may be 3 of them. She has some words of advice for us. The top 3 breeds being stolen at the moment are: Spaniels both Cocker and Springer, followed by Lurchers, then unusual but valuable mixed breed crosses. If you are selling puppies – generally it is young dogs they are after – think about showing the dogs first by photo and then ion a secure location. She does not advise you to give out an address where someone can attend and check your security, in order to steal the dog at a later time. We have not had a problem at this time, but other areas have had puppies stolen both to breed from and to sell to order.

As we get nearer to Christmas, our Trading Standards have been out there tracking down counterfeit alcohol and cigarettes. They have asked me to circulate a fact sheet which I have attached. You can also access it via the following link:
 

http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/public/ts_tobacco_and_alcohol_retailer_guidance.pdf
Toby Green
Trading Standards Officer/ Petroleum Officer
Trading Standards Service
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
York House
Sheet Street
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1DD

Tel. 01628 683670 Fax. 01628 683560


Finally before the crime update:
 

Hi Jeff,

Santa’s Grotto
Christmas Community Event!!
All Invited
Saturday 17th Dec & Sunday 18th Dec 12pm onwards!!
Clara Court Residential Home
Courthouse Road Maidenhead. SL6 6JE

I have attached a poster and would be grateful if you would be able to forward to your distribution list.

We are trying to offer this opportunity to as many people as possible. We have a couple of the Police Community Support Officers coming on both days. They will be giving advice on community and personal safety, especially at this high risk time of year.

Any publicity would be appreciated.

Many thanks again for your assistance.

Lisa


CRIME:
BISHAM, COOKHAM, HURLEY, THE WALTHAMS, LITTLEWICK GREEN & KNOWL HILL:
 

cookhamneighbourhood@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
22/11 Tuesday 5 p.m. / 9 p.m. Halls Lane. Shed break – 2 bikes stolen.
17/11 - 19/11 Field in Bisham. Metal gate stolen from a filed on the Bisham Road. The advice for farmers and others with metal gates at this time ?
 

Hi Jeff
I’d recommend that hinges are inverted or capped, preventing even the heaviest of gates from being lifted and removed from their location.
Secure gates with good quality close shackle padlocks.

Anne Chalmers
Crime Prevention & Reduction Advisor | Maidenhead,Windsor and Slough LPA's | Neighbourhood Policing & Partnerships, Thames Valley Police.
Land line: 01753 835467
 

Email:

anne.chalmers@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

BOYN HILL, COX GREEN & WOODLANDS PARK:
 

boynhillcoxgreennhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
NO CRIME TO REPORT

RIVERSIDE & BELMONT:
 

maidenheadriverside&belmontnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
22/11 – 23/11 Tuesday 8 p.m. / Wednesday 7.45 a.m. Shop, Sheephouse Road. Break in via roof – shop searched – cash stolen.
22/11 Tuesday 4.50 p.m. Surgery, Ray Park Avenue. The owner heard their car alarm sounding – the rear windscreen had been smashed – bag stolen from under the parcel shelf.

INNER MAIDENHEAD:
 

maidenheadtowncentrenhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
NO CRIME TO REPORT
 

OLDFIELD & BRAY:
 

Oldfield&braynhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
22/11 Tuesday midnight. Rushington Avenue. Car passenger window smashed – alarm activated and the thief immediately made off.

PINKNEYS GREEN & FURZE PLATT:
 

pinkneysgreen&furzeplattnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
21/11 – 22/11 Monday 11 p.m. / Tuesday 8.20 a.m. Cannon Court Road. Car left INSECURE searched – CDs, SAT NAV & IPOD stolen from the centre console.

Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol Sales