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Dear members,

 

The Ward Panel met on Wednesday the 16th November and following a presentation of crime statistics by Sgt Chapman set 3 priorities for the Raynes Park Safer Neighbourhood Team. These are

 

Burglary

Theft from Motor Vehicles

Theft of Pedal Cycles

 

Prosecution News

 

PC 572 Mitchell of the Raynes Park Safer Neighbourhoods Team arrested and charged a young man following the theft of a cycle from Ursuline High School earlier this year. He has been bailed to Wimbledon Magistrates Court and will appear later this month.

 

There was an attempted robbery on Wednesday 30th November at 3 pm where a group of young people were in Raynes Park Town Centre and were reportedly approached by 3 young men who are not from this area and demanded some of the first group hand over their mobile phones. The Police were quickly alerted as PCSO Azevedo was on foot patrol in the town centre and 2 men were detained nearby. Police conducted tape recorded interviews of the 2 men and they are now on Police bail while the investigation into the incident is completed.

 

Crime Prevention

 

Christmas is fast approaching, and with this is mind we would like to give you some festive crime prevention advice:

 

Your car

·        Don’t leave presents in full view on the back seat when out shopping. These can be tempting to thieves. Lock them away out of sight in the boot.

·        Always lock your car and make sure windows are closed, even if you’re away from your vehicle for just a few minutes. Use a steering lock if possible.

·        Never leave your keys in the ignition whilst your vehicle is unattended, even for a few minutes. Opportunistic thieves will often steal cars that have been left with the engine running to defrost the windows.

·        Don’t leave any valuables in the glove compartment. Take bank cards, mobile phones and satellite navigation systems with you.

·        Make sure you park in a well lit area or in an attended car park.

Your home

·        Keep doors and windows locked at all times, even when you are in the house.

·        Keep presents out of sight. Large piles of gift wrapped goodies under the tree that are visible through a door or window are tempting to thieves.

·        Don’t leave empty boxes on display outside. Discarded packaging advertises all the new goods you have indoors.

·        Don’t leave car keys and handbags lying around on display.

·        Make it look like someone is at home when you’re going out for the

·        evening. Leave lights on and close the curtains. If you have a burglar

·        alarm, set it.

 

Your property

·        Make sure all valuable property is marked. You can either postcode mark your property with an ultra violet pen, or use a forensic marking solution such as Smartwater.

·        Register bike frame numbers, mobile phone IMEI numbers and other identifying details on Immobilise, the free, national property registration scheme.

·        The police recover hundreds of stolen items every year, and it’s much easier to prove that an item is stolen and return it to the rightful owner if it’s been registered with www.immobilise.com or security marked.

Personal Advice

·        Don’t carry large amounts of cash on you when you go out. Be alert, and make sure your purse or wallet is secure and hidden from view.

·        Don’t keep your chequebook and card together. Keep your PIN confidential and don’t write it down.

·        Check that your home insurance adequately covers you for the value of goods in your home.

·        If possible, go shopping with a friend or relative for extra personal security.

·        Get your cash out of the ATM during daylight hours and always ensure that your handbag and purse are zipper shut at all times.

·        Make arrangements to get home safely – check timetables or programme the number of a reputable taxi firm in to your phone

·        Use available public transport or pre book a taxi rather than walking home

·        Make sure someone knows where you are going and what time you will be back

·        Always request identification from door to door callers. Genuine employees will have no issues in showing ID - remember the rule: NO ID NO ENTRY

 

 

The Raynes Park Safer Neighbourhoods Team continues to work hard in your area. If you need our assistance please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at raynespark.snt@met.police,uk or by phone on 0208 721 2459.

 

Thank you for reading,

 

Priya Patel

PCSO 7292VW