Dear Homewatch Coordinators,
This briefing covers the period of April 2010
This briefing covers the period of April 2010
ALDERLEY EDGE:
On 2.4.2010 a detached garage at the side of a detached house was entered in the Mottram Road area of Alderley Edge and gardening property stolen from within
A petrol lawn mower was stolen from a shed in the Moss Lane area of Alderley Edge.
A petrol lawn mower was stolen from a storage unit in the corner of a garden in the Marlborough Avenue area of Wilmslow on 11.4.2010
Front and rear number plates were stolen from a vehicle parked in the Woodbrook Road area of Alderley Edge on 12.4.2010.
A catalytic convertor was stolen from a vehicle parked in the Ryleys Lane area of Alderley Edge on 14.4.2010
A catalytic convertor was stolen from a vehicle parked in the Davey Lane area of Alderley Edge on 15.4.2010
A male was seen approaching a secured vehicle parked in the Clifton Street area of Alderley Edge. He then attempted to jemmy the door and when he failed he was seen to maje off in a white panel van.
On 26.4.2010 a catalytic convertor was stolen from the Ryleys Lane area of Alderley Edge on 26.4.2010
STYAL :
A bank card and pin number were stolen from a vehicle parked in a country club car park in the Station Road area of Styal. The bank card was later used to withdraw £300 cash from an account.
Wedding presents and cards were stolen from a vehicle parked in a hotel car park situated in the Station Road area of Styal
HANDFORTH:
On 5.4.2010 during the early evening, an unknown offender knocked on a door in the Tame Walk area of Wilmslow. When the owner answered the door there was no one at the door. The owner walked to the end of the road leaving the door insecure looking for the caller. During this time the offender has entered the property and stolen a handbag and contents from a cupboard.
Offenders kicked in a front door in the Dairybrook Grove area of Wilmslow and stole a bicycle from within.
A telescope was stolen from a shed in the Blackden Walk area of Wilmslow on 8.4.2010
Front and rear number plates have been stolen from a vehicle parked on a driveway in the Station Road area of Handforth
Front and rear number plates were stolen from a Volvo parked in the Colshaw Drive area of Wilmslow on 13.4.2010
A mobile phone/ Ipod and sunglasses were stolen from the glove compartment of a vehicle which was being looked after by an airport parking company.
Front and rear number plates were stolen from a vehicle parked in the Tilston Road area of Wilmslow on 13.4.2010.
Thieves jacked up a vehicle in the Wilmslow Way area of Wilmslow in order to steal a catalytic convertor from the vehicle. They were unsuccessful in their attempts.
Sunglasses and an Ipod were stolen from a vehicle parked on a driveway in the Valley Drive area of Handforth on 22.4.2010.
A sat nav was stolen from the glove box of a vehicle parked in the Vale Head area of Wilmslow
Cash and cash containers were stolen from a possibly insecure vehicle parked on a driveway in the Dean Road area of Wilmslow
WILMSLOW :
A Rolex watch and a set of car keys were taken from a table at a property in the Westminster Drive area by offenders who entered the property via a possible insecure door. A Mercedes was then taken from the driveway.
A burglary was reported in the Greenway area of Wilmslow on 16.4.2010. Thieves entered the property by a possibly insecure ground floor window. They stole an Ipod/ laptop and a selection of jewellery.
A mountain bike was stolen from a secure shed in The Meade area of Wilmslow
DEAN ROW:
A rock was thrown through a glass panel in the front door of a house in the York Crescent area of Wilmslow which resulted in the offenders reaching in and removing car keys from inside the door. A BMW was then taken from outside the property.
On 26.4.2010 a bank debit card/ cheque book and a silver charm bracelet were stolen from a house in the Manchester Road area of Wilmslow. A rear patio door was forced to gain entry
Two mountain bikes were stolen from a shed in the Browns Lane area of Wilmslow on 6.4.2010
A Hayter Petrol lawn mower was stolen from an insecure garden shed in the Lower Meadow Road area of Wilmslow
An offside front window was smashed on a vehicle parked on a driveway in the Lincoln Road area of Wilmslow in order to gain entry. Items were removed from the vehicle.
OTHER ITEMS:
Police say many drivers in East Cheshire need to give more thought to protecting their vehicles against car crime.
Simple precautions like locking the car when it is parked, taking care of keys and not leaving valuable property on car seats or dashboards would have a “massive impact” on criminals who specialize in vehicle crime.
Detective Sergeant Dan Ackerley, who heads a specialist vehicle crime unit for Cheshire Police Eastern Area said they had made “serious inroads” into this type of crime since the unit was set up nearly two years ago. The number of thefts of vehicles, and the number of thefts from vehicles have shown a marked reduction. The number of detections has risen.
He added, “We use every type of policing technique. We carry out reactive investigations when a car crime is reported and pro-active surveillance when a pattern of vehicle crime develops in a particular area.
“We collect and follow up all information which comes in from many different sources. We target known criminals who specialize in vehicle crime and work with officers who police the roads to disrupt the criminals’ activity. That is particularly important when we deal with offenders from other areas who travel here, either individually or in teams, to steal cars or steal property from vehicles.
“All this helps to drive the number of offences down but simple crime prevention by drivers would have a massive impact on the figures.
“Incidents of property being stolen from a parked vehicle make up by far the largest section of vehicle crimes. A large proportion of those vehicles targeted by the criminal have been left unlocked. Some thieves walk around trying car doors until they find one that is open. They don’t go to the trouble of breaking into a car.
“Another area of carelessness is leaving valuables on view. Satnavs and CD players are an obvious attraction for a thief and people also leave laptops, games consoles and similar items lying on car seats.
“Vehicle crime is opportunistic. These drivers are presenting the thief with exactly what he is looking for. In most cases, if the opportunity was not there, the crime would not happen. It’s as simple as that!
“Locking belongings in the car boot is better than leaving them on view, but when you do it, be aware of what is going on around you. Make sure no-one is lurking around watching you. If possible, use a car park or leave your car in an open area which is covered by a CCTV camera. If you are out at night, try to park in a spot which is well-lit.
“Because of the improvements in anti-theft devices on vehicles, actually driving a car away is now a lot more complex for criminals. Basically, they need the keys.
“So take care where you leave your keys, whether you are out and about, or at home. Some criminals are quite prepared to break into your home to steal the keys and take the car off your drive. If they can see the keys through a window they are much more likely to try.
Partnership Working Brings Results
Police Officers and officials from Contour Homes housing association say action which followed a violent incident in Handforth provides an example of how partnership working can solve problems.
At Chester Crown Court 40 years old Sharon Considine admitted wounding another woman by cutting her with a bread knife.
She was sent to prison for 21 months.
In December, while she was in custody waiting for the case to be heard, Considine was evicted from her house in Delamere Road on an application from Contour Homes, supported by evidence from Cheshire Police.
Detective Constable Sarah McDonagh, from Cheshire Police Eastern Area CID said, “At the hearing when she was sentenced, it was said that relatives had offered to help her make a fresh start when she is released, in an area a long distance from Wilmslow and Handforth.
Her barrister said she was likely to take up that offer. So, at the moment, it looks as if she might not return to a town where she caused a considerable number of problems.”
Constable Dave Jarvis, from Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Unit said, “She had been at the centre of various local issues. Nuisance neighbours have a big impact on the community around them. Just one or two families can ruin the day-to-day lives of other residents. Police and our partner agencies work together to stop them and to protect law-abiding people who want to live in a peaceful community.”
Tam Seifu, a Housing Officer from Contour Homes added, “Agencies work together to share information about residents who cause anti social behaviour. In doing so, we can present a much stronger case to the court, when court action is necessary. Presenting the court with all the facts means they are likely to make a decision that will benefit the community as a whole. As a responsible landlord we will do everything in our power to represent the best interests of the majority of our residents and we are pleased that positive partnership working has had a successful outcome in this case.”
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Jane Thirsk
Watch Officer
Office: 01244 612725
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6374
Knutsford Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6380
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371