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St Helier Community Safe Update 27th March 2010 The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team held our ward panel meeting with local residents. After crime figures were presented it was decided that the team priorities for the following 2 months will be. • Burglary • Theft from Motor Vehicles • Theft of Pedal Cycles Burglary St Helier Officers have continued to patrol the ward and are carrying out home security surveys whereby we notify residents of certain things that have been left visible or where a particular home security risk is seen. We plan to cover the entire ward. Both uniform and plain clothes officers are conducting burglary patrols in our area. Can all residents be made aware that a woman is knocking on doors stating she is working for social services. The female has then gained access to the property and once inside has stolen money and valuables. The elderly and vulnerable are being particularly targeted. ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION of anybody coming to your door with whom you are unfamiliar with, IF IN DOUBT DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. If you see anybody suspicious call the police. Motor vehicle crime We continue to contact owners of vehicles who have left valuables on display or sat nav cradles, charging cables. We have contacted in the region of 500 owners regarding their vehicle which may be at risk. We currently have a small amount of cleaning cloths available useful for sucker marks and UV pens that are available to our residents. We also have anti-theft number plate screws ALL FREE!!!!! Theft of pedal cycles There has been an increase in theft of pedal cycles on the ward. Please make sure that your bike is securely locked when unattended. Opportunists are taking bikes where the owner has just “left it for a second” We can cycle mark bicycles at our green lane police office. Just phone and arrange a time. St Helier is a safe ward we have one of the lowest instances of burglary on the borough. Acting on the above advice will further ensure that you are not a victim of crime. The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team recently conducted a pro active operation in Flaxley Road assisted by additional officers from Lower Morden and the Criminal Investigation Department. A warrant was obtained at Wimbledon Magistrates Court and entry was gained by officers using an enforcer hand ram. Four occupants were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance after an as yet unidentified white substance was recovered during a thorough search of the address. The occupants were interviewed regarding this at Wimbledon Police Station and have been bailed pending laboratory analysis of the substance. If you see anything suspicious or have any information regarding criminal activity in our area call our ward mobile on 0208 649 3575 or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk We will research and act upon any information received regarding criminal activity. You do not have to leave your details if you do not wish to. In an emergency dial 999 Regards until our next update The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team