Please find below your weekly Neighbourhood Watch Crime Bulletin.

Friday the 3^rd of August 2012 – Thursday the 9^th of August 2012

In Your Area

I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.

Crime Reference WK/12/4697 – Between the hours of 17:20 and 17:25 on Sunday the 5^th of August 2012 a vehicle parked on the driveway of a property in CONNAUGHT ROAD, BROOKWOOD had items stolen from it.

During this time the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle as the window may have been left open. Once in they managed to steal a sat nav and cash.

Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and always lock it, even if you are only leaving it unattended for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for an offender to seize an opportunity.

Crime Reference WK/12/4713 – At approximately 11:56 on Tuesday the 7^th of August 2012 a property in GUILDFORD ROAD, KNAPHILL was subject to a BURGLARY.

During this time the offender/offenders gained access to the unoccupied property by forcing open the rear doors. Once in they then managed to jewellery, electrical items and a number of silver items. During the incident a witness saw two males placing boxes into a vehicle near to the scene. The first male was described as white, aged 35 to 40, shaved head, pale complexion, slim build, wearing a dark coloured t-shirt. The second male is described as white, aged 35 to 40, shaved head, pale complexion, slim build. The vehicle they got into is thought to be a silver Volkswagen saloon.

The majority of burglaries that are committed occur at the rear of properties. For this reason it is important to deter access into your back gardens. Gates should be closed and locked at all times when not in direct use. Deter the scaling of gates and fences by adding trellis to the tops of them.

Please make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked when not in direct use. Please don’t think that because you are only popping out for a moment that it won’t happen to you!

Consider the installation of an intruder alarm in your home. Any alarm installed should ideally conform to standard BS EN 50131 and should be fitted by a company that is NSI (National Security Inspectorate) or SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) approved. Details of such companies can be found at www.nsi.org.uk or www.ssaib.co.uk

Crime Reference WK/12/4749 – Between the hours of 12:00 and 12:30 on Wednesday the 8^th of August 2012 a vehicle parked in GREENWOOD ROAD, KNAPHILL had its registration plates stolen.

Criminals will often steal vehicle registration plates to place on their own vehicles in order to carry out other criminal activities in an attempt to go undetected. Protect your registration plates by securing them to your vehicle with tamper proof screws and bolts. Visit www.safe-plates.co.uk for further information.

If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Saunders

Crime Prevention Design Advisor

Woking Borough

Please find below your weekly Neighbourhood Watch Crime Bulletin.

Friday 29^th of June 2012 – Thursday 5^th of July 2012

In Your Area

I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.

Crime Reference WK/12/4032 – Between the hours of 23:30 on Tuesday the 3^rd of July and 06:00 on Wednesday the 4^th of July 2012 a property in ANCHOR HILL, KNAPHILL was subject to a BURGLARY.

During this time it is thought that the offender/offenders gained access to the occupied property via an open rear ground floor window. Once in they then managed to steal a number of items including the keys to the occupant’s vehicle which they then subsequently stole.

Since this incident local police have managed to recover the stolen vehicle and arrest two males in relation to the burglary.

The majority of burglaries that are committed occur at the rear of properties. For this reason it is important to deter access into your back gardens. Gates should be closed and locked at all times when not in direct use. Deter the scaling of gates and fences by adding trellis to the tops of them.

Please make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked when not in direct use. With modern doors this will involve lifting the internal handle to engage all the bolts and hooks before locking. Please don’t think that because you are only popping out for a moment that it won’t happen to you!

Consider the installation of an intruder alarm in your home. Any alarm installed should ideally conform to standard BS EN 50131 and should be fitted by a company that is NSI (National Security Inspectorate) or SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) approved. Details of such companies can be found at www.nsi.org.uk or www.ssaib.co.uk

If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Saunders

Crime Prevention Design Advisor

15.29 Update 2: Road traffic collision involving school coach in Chobham

Surrey Police can confirm that the road closures following the road traffic collision at the junction of Philpot Lane and Station Road in Chobham have now been lifted (1.54pm).

Traffic can move freely in the vicinity, following the incident involving a school coach and a silver BMW car, this morning at around 8.35am.

Twenty seven children, all pupils from Woking High School, were travelling on the white single decker coach. Fourteen children suffered minor injuries, with two being taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.

The driver of the BMW, a 30-year-old local man was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting and is due to be discharged later today following treatment for a head injury.

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639933 quoting reference P12167311.

11.28am Update:

Surrey Police can confirm that the driver of a car which was in collision with a school coach in the Chobham area of Woking this morning (Wednesday, 13 June) has now been taken to hospital in London.

The 30-year-old local man was taken by road to St George’s Hospital with head injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

The silver BMW was in collision with a single decker white coach at the junction of Philpot Lane and Station Road at around 8.35am.

The coach was transporting children to Woking High School.  Twenty seven children were involved, eleven suffered minor injuries, with two being taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.  All children have been accounted for and have either been collected from the scene or taken to school by another vehicle. Parents were contacted and the head teacher was at the scene.

Road closures remain in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The closures involve Philpot Lane, Station Road, Chobham Road and Littlewick Road.

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639933 quoting reference P12167311.

Road traffic collision involving school coach in Chobham

Surrey Police can confirm that emergency services are currently attending a road traffic collision involving a school coach in the Chobham area of Woking.

Officers received a call at 8.35am this morning (Wednesday, 12 June) reporting the incident at the junction of Philpot Lane and Station Road near to a garden centre.

The coach, carrying children from a local school, was in collision with a silver BMW.

The children are safely off the coach and are not believed to be seriously injured.  The head teacher of the school is at the scene and parents are being contacted.

The driver of the car is currently being attended to and his condition is not known.

Road closures are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The closures involve Philpot Lane, Station Road, Chobham Road and Littlewick Road.

SURREY POLICE

 Bicycle Registration Event

• One of the best ways to prevent your bicycle from being stolen and increase the chances of it being recovered should it go missing is to get it security coded and registered.

• Staff from Surrey Police will be present to carry out free security registration on the following date and time so please come along and get your bicycle registered.

• As well as bicycle registration staff will also be on hand to discuss any crime prevention issues that may concern you.

Saturday 21st April 2012 10:00am – 14.00pm

Halfords, Lion Retail Park

Please find below your weekly Neighbourhood Watch Crime Bulletin.

Friday 30^th of March 2012 – Wednesday 4^th of April 2012

In Your Area

I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.
 

Crime Reference WK/12/1984 – Between the hours of 22:30 and 23:00 on Monday the 2^nd of April 2012 a ROBBERY took place in AMIS ROAD, KNAPHILL.

During this time the victim was approached by two Asian males, one of which had a knife. The victim’s mobile phone and cap were stolen during the incident. The first suspect is described as – Asian male, approximately 19 years old, dark hair with long fringe and short sides, brown eyes, stubble, 5ft5 to 5ft7 in height, medium build, wearing a black leather jacket and silver/grey trousers. The second suspect is described as – Asian male, approximately 18 years old, black short curly hair, 5ft8 to 5ft10 in height, slim build, thin face, wearing a brown top and dark trousers. Both suspects were seen getting into a silver hatchback car after the incident.

If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

Woking Shows a Reduction in Crime

I have the great pleasure of reporting that from the start of April 2011 through to the end of March 2012 there has been an 8.2% reduction in overall crime across the borough compared to April 2010 through to March 2011.

Not only do I believe that this is down to all of the officers and staff that help to police the area I also believe it is down to the continuing commitment shown by Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and scheme members.

As we now enter the next financial year we have a tough target to reduce these levels even further; but I believe we can do it!

Can I please ask you all to keep up the fantastic work you are doing in your schemes. Neighbourhood Watch is a proven deterrent to crime and to meet our target next year we really need to support its development even further. If you have roads around you that are not part of a scheme consider encouraging the residents that live there to start a new watch. In my opinion a cohesive network of watches will work better that isolated watches acting alone. If you wish to discuss how to go about helping to set up new watches around you please call me on 01483 632931.

Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Saunders

Crime Prevention Design Advisor

Woking Borough

Please find below your weekly Neighbourhood Watch Crime Bulletin.

Friday 2^nd of March 2012 – Thursday 8^th of March 2012

In Your Area

I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.

Crime Reference WK/12/1268 – Between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30 on Friday the 2^nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL was broken into.

During this time it is unclear how the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle. Once in they then managed to steal computer equipment.

Crime Reference WK/12/1269 – Between the hours of 21:00 on Thursday the 1^st of March and 06:30 on Friday the 2^nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL had a window smashed.

Crime Reference WK/12/1271 – Between the hours of 21:00 on Thursday the 1^st of March and 08:45 on Friday the 2^nd of March 2012 a vehicle parked in PERCHERON DRIVE, KNAPHILL was broken into.

During this time it is unclear how the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle. Once in hey then managed to steal CD’s and an ipod.

Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and always lock it, even if you are only leaving it unattended for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for an offender to seize an opportunity.

If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Saunders

Crime Prevention Design Advisor

Woking Borough

Friday 10^th of February 2012 – Thursday 16^th of February 2012

In Your Area

I have to report that in the last week the following crime/crimes occurred in or near to your area.

Crime Reference WK/12/882 – Between the hours of 23:30 and 23:45 on Monday the 13^th of February 2012 a vehicle parked in GREENVALE ROAD, KNAPHILL was broken into.

During this time the offender/offenders gained entry to the vehicle by smashing a window. They then managed to steal cash, a sat nav and some CD’s.

Crime Reference WK/12/940 – Between the hours of 19:30 and 19:55 on Thursday the 16^th of February 2012 a vehicle parked in BAGSHOT ROAD, BROOKWOOD was broken into.

During this time the offender gained entry to the vehicle by smashing a window. They then managed to steal a laptop. A witness saw a white male, 6 foot in height, well built, short brown hair wearing all grey carry out this crime. The male then got into what is believed to be a blue Peugeot 306 and drove off towards Sainsbury’s.

Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle and always lock it, even if you are only leaving it unattended for a few minutes. It only takes a few seconds for an offender to seize an opportunity.

If you feel that you have witnessed any incident that may relate to the above crime/crimes please call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

Cold Calling

We have recently received a number of reports of companies contacting residents via telephone in order to sell them products. There is no explicit law against cold-calling by telephone as a means to market a service or product. However, there are rules in place about how companies can use this practice.

Please do not be bullied into buying something from a hard sale. You can reduce the number of telephone calls you receive from such companies by calling the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – a free service which allows you to opt out of receiving unsolicited sales or marketing calls.

For more information on this service please call 0845 070 0707 or visit the TPS website at http://www.tpsonline.org.uk

Can you please circulate the details of the crimes to the members of your watch if you think it will be of value. Remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your road this information may frighten them so be careful how you deliver this message.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Saunders

Crime Prevention Design Advisor

Woking Borough

28 January 2012

Police appeal for sightings of missing Byfleet woman

SURREY Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding a 26-year-old woman missing since yesterday.

Amanda Hickey was last seen leaving her home in Byfleet on the afternoon of Friday 27 January but has not been heard from since.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Amanda’s welfare and are asking anyone who knows where she is or who may have seen her to contact Surrey Police as a matter of urgency.

Amanda is described as white, of slim build, with brown shoulder length hair which was tied in a pony tail. She was last seen wearing a pink smock top and brown/grey trousers with a blue and brown scarf tied around the waist, a brown checked coat and glasses.

Officers are carrying out enquiries to try and locate Amanda and anyone with information which could assist is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P12026779.

Call 101 for all non-emergency policing matters.

Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).

Call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don’t want to leave your name.

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