GARAGE BURGLARY/MOTORCYCLE THEFT

There has been a recent garage break-in in the Cedar Drive area where a garage was entered and a red Honda 250cc motorcycle was stolen. Owners of motorcycles are advised to increase the security of their vehicles and garages to make it more difficult for thieves. Motorcycles kept within a garage should also be chained to a hardpoint/ground anchor within the garage using a substantial chain and lock. All garage owners should consider the following advice:

Don't leave valuables in your garage if you can possibly avoid it.

Garden equipment such as chainsaws and motor mowers can be chained together and padlocked to a concreate floor, using secure fixings or a ground anchor, a high tensile cable or chain with a close shackle padlock.

Additional security can be obtained by fixing a padlock and hasp to the garage door and frame or into the concreate base. Don't rely on the original garage door lock alone.

Ladders should always be locked away to stop a thief from using them.

Check you garage regularly.

have been asked to make you aware that the new edition of the Yellow Pages will be distributed in the RH area commencing the 30th April. Delivery normally takes around 2 to 3 weeks. Please can you pass this on to all members in your schemes and advise them to take in or hide out of sight any directories which are left in public view to help reduce the possibility of unoccupied house / premises burglaries.

Two quite valuable terracotta pots were removed from a garden in Sedgwick lane on Tuesday night (20 May 2008).

The contents of an outhouse in Copsale Lane were taken yesterday 28 May 2008.

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HORSHAM DISTRICT NHW INFORMATION BULLETIN – 27 June 2008

The recent spell of hot sunny weather and the promise of more to come as Summer arrives is an opportune time to remind householders to be aware of the risk of burglaries via windows that are left open overnight or when the house is unoccupied.

Although burglary figures have been steadily dropping, remembering to close and lock ground floor windows and doors before going to bed or going out, helps reduce the temptation and opportunity for thieves to steal .

There have been incidents where property has been stolen by just leaning in through the open window and keys purses and other property stolen. Or the thief has taken advantage of surrounding noise by just walking in through an unlocked door whilst the occupier was out in the garden mowing the lawn or even washing the car.

Remember to lock your side gate to prevent access to the rear of the house and making sure your fences and hedges are maintained too.

If you have elderly and vulnerable neighbours, keep an eye open for strangers who are acting suspiciously in the vicinity. At this time of year they may have difficulty in dealing with their gardens and may fall victim of cold callers who are touting for garden work such as cutting grass, trees and hedges. Unfortunately there are some unscrupulous persons about purporting to be genuine tradesmen but who will charge extortionate fees, for doing very little or use the opportunity to burgle the house .

Distraction burglars are very good at convincing vulnerable and elderly people they are genuine, to gain access to a property so that they can steal .

· Do not allow strangers into you home unless you are sure they are genuine.

· If you have a door chain, put it on the door when you answer it.

· Are you expecting any callers.

· Ask to see and check any identification very carefully. don't rely on the telephone number on the ID .

· If you are not sure , ask the person to make an appointment to come back when you know you can have someone else in the house with you .

· Keep a list of telephone numbers of local utility companies so you can check if callers are genuine.

· Most utility companies will offer a password scheme that you can set up with them .

Make sure if you need help with your garden, that you use someone you know and trust. West Sussex Trading Standards offer an Approved Tradesman list where you can ensure the trader has been subject to stringent checks and is reliable. Their Website is www.westsussex.gov.uk/tradingstandards or Tel 01243 642124

Sussex Police are continuing to target Distraction Burglars and Cold Callers .

Further information regarding House and Garden Security and the Prevention of Distraction Burglary and Cold Callers can be obtained from your local PCSO Hannah Meredith


PCSO Hannah Meredith

Horsham Police Station

0845 60 70 999 ext 25605

Title: WELCOME TO FARM & COUNTRYSIDE WATCH FOR HORSHAM & MID SUSSEX DISTRICTS


Welcome to the Sussex Police Farm & Countryside Watch for the North Downs Police Division covering the rural districts of Horsham, Steyning, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Crawley.

The Watch enables its members to

1. Receive text messages on mobile phones providing basic information regarding an incident. Please note these text messages cannot be replied to.

2. Call farmline on 0800 32 88 166 a freephone telephone number (mobile rates may vary) follow the prompts and listen to full details of the alert (buttons 1 to 3) and for you to leave non urgent messages for the scheme co-ordinators (button 5).

This message can be accessed on farmline 0800 32 88 166 and following the prompts (button 4).

3. Receive e-mail messages with full alert details.

4. Receive facsimiles with full alert details.

5. Access www.sussex.police.uk/farmline
(which is an internet site with full alert details , membership application forms and links to other related sites).

6. E-mails and facsimiles can be sent to a dedicated farm watch account for the scheme co-ordinators. E-mails - farmwatch@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Fax - 0870 010 0686

Please remember that if your call is an emergency or needs immediate police intervention (e.g. the presence of suspects at or close to the scene of a crime) dial 999

For non urgent contact use the Sussex Police telephone number 0845 60 70 999 or via farmline and follow the prompts (button 6)

Telephone: 0800 3288166
Fax: 0870 0100686
Email: farmwatch@sussex.pnn.police.uk

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Issue Date: 23/7/2008

Title: STOLEN PUPPIES


A stable block in the garden of a property in Copsale Road Maplehurst was broken into overnight 21st to 22nd July. The thieves left the saddles and tack but stole 5 Jack Russell puppies aged just 6 weeks old. The 4 dogs and one bitch are tricoloured white and black with tan on their heads, they have been docked. If you saw any suspicious behaviour or are offered these puppies please contact Sussex Police quoting serial number 300 of 22/07/2008.

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