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Things have picked up on the ward in February with a slight rise in vehicle crime and burglary. Of note for burglary there has been the first letter box burglary on the ward for a long time. This is where during the night hours someone has put their hand through the letter box and reached in to unlock the door. If they cannot reach the keys directly they will use a tool to hook them. They then usually take small electronic goods from downstairs and leave with the car from the house. While quite alarming there is very rarely any confrontation and it can easily be prevented by keeping your keys out of sight from the front door. If you would like to meet the Borough Commander then please see the advert below Sgt Graham Chapman West Barnes Safer Neighbourhood Teams. 0208 721 2454 or WestBarnes.SNT@met.police.uk Face the Public Police and council join forces to answer your queries Merton Council and the Police are joining forces next week (Wednesday 10th March 2010 from midday - 2pm) with the second 'Face the Public' event aimed at listening to your views and giving answers to your community safety questions. As part of their statutory duty to speak to the public about these issues, Merton Council's chief executive Ged Curran and Merton Police Borough Commander Chris Bourlet are going around the borough over the coming months inviting people who live, work or visit Merton to come along and ask them their questions about community safety, crime and anti-social behaviour. They will kick start the events next Wednesday 10th March 2010 in Wimbledon Town centre on the Piazza near to Morrison's Supermarket from midday until 2pm and will have the local Safer Neighbourhood teams on hand to speak to you too. Just look out for the reassurance bus and come and get involved. Further events will follow throughout the year . We look forward to seeing you