Pownall Park Residents Association

Homewatch Alert December 2011

Dear Homewatch,

During the month of December, the Wilmslow area suffered 7 car key
burglaries, whereby offenders entered houses to steal car keys and
thus steal vehicles from the driveway.

This is a little higher than usual but it is not

Homewatch Briefing October 2011

Home Watch Briefing

This briefing covers the period of October 2011:

STYAL: On 3.10.2011 an attempt was made to enter a house in the Manor Road area of Styal. The offender used bodily force on a door handle but failed to gain entry

LACEY GREEN: On 4.10.2011 an offender was disturbed in the rear grounds of a property located in the Macclesfield Road area of Wilmslow. The male was arrested by police. It is thought that he intended to break into a nearby property.
On 16.10.2011 vehicle was stolen from the Barlow Road area of Wilmslow .

Security Alert Cheshire East Council

Please see attached the following alert from Cheshire East re Council Tax

November 1, 2011

Council Tax scam warning from Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is warning residents to be aware of Council Tax scams believed to be circulating the Borough.

The authority has received calls from worried people reporting they have been contacted by someone claiming to work for ‘the Council Tax section’.

Microsoft Scam - June 2011

Dear Coordinator,

I have been contacted by a couple of coordinators today who have received or know people who have recently received calls from people purporting to be from Microsoft. These callers may use a number of scripts but in general appear to suggest that there is some kind of fault with your computer - possibly that it is running slow or that they have had a report that there is a virus

Homewatch Briefing May 2011

This briefing covers the period of May 2011

Styal:

An attempted burglary occurred on 1.5.2011 at a property in the Northward Road area of Wilmslow. Offenders came through an insecure side gate into the rear garden they then removed a garden spade from an insecure garden shed and then tried to use this to smash a double glazed rear patio door but were unsuccessful.

A DELL laptop and a Blackberry mobile phone were stolen from a house in the Styal Road area of Wilmslow on 12.5.2011

A laptop was stolen from a Mercedes which was parked on

Homewatch Briefing April 2011

Dear Watch members,

This briefing covers the period of April 2011.

HANDFORTH / COLSHAW :

On 16.4.2011 offenders smashed a double glazed window in order to gain entry to a second floor flat in the Beaumont Court area of Handforth. The offenders made an untidy search of the property before leaving.

A sneak in theft through an insecure front door was reported to police on 28.4.2011 in the Benson Walk area of Wilmslow

During the day offenders tried to

Homewatch Alert

Police in East Cheshire are reminding residents to look out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours during the summer months.

Historically, reports of bogus callers increase during this time as unscrupulous thieves take advantage of the need for garden work and odd jobs around the outside of the home such as cleaning gutters, to be carried out.

Detective Inspector Nigel Groom

Homewatch Alert

Dear Watch members

Police in East Cheshire are urging shoppers to think before they punch their pin number into a chip and pin device.
Not doing so could cost them a small fortune, which banks might not refund.
DS Andy McGillan said: "Over the past few months we’ve had four distraction thefts at supermarkets across the area.
"Shoppers are unwittingly giving their pin numbers away by not being vigilant as to who is watching over their shoulder while they pay at the till.
"Then when they load their car leaving their handbag unattended, a stranger engages them in conversation to distract them.
"Meanwhile another person is rooting through the handbag to steal credit and debit cards.
"Before the victim even realises their cards are missing, the thieves are siphoning as much money as they can out of the victim’s account. If the bank thinks the pin number hasn’t been protected adequately, the victim may have to rely on their bank’s goodwill to get their money back.”
Shoppers are urged to check no one is watching when they punch their pin into the chip and pin device and always attempt to conceal the number.
DS McGillan added: "Also be aware in the car park. Ensure your bag is secure and keep it with you at all times. Don’t leave it on the car seat or in the trolley while you load your shopping into the boot.”
The offenders, who are thought to be eastern European, are believed to be working in groups. In the past few months they have targeted Wilmslow, Crewe and Nantwich.
DS McGillan said: "Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously in a supermarket and its car park should contact police on 0845 458 0000.
"While we make every effort to hunt down the offenders and bring them to justice, we would urge people to be vigilant.”

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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

Homewatch Census warning

Dear Watch members

    As you are aware it is census time again and I would just like to remind you that The National Census could provide an opportunity for doorstep criminality by those using it as a cover for obtaining information they are not entitled to. Please be aware that all authorised census staff will carry an ID and also any visit by Census staff will be limited to the doorstep and entry to your house will not be necessary.

Please also be mindful of the following :
 
- Residents who return their completed questionnaires promptly (before 6 April) will not be contacted by the census field staff

- All census staff will carry an ID card with a photo, logo and hologram. They may ask for name and number of residents, but they will not ask for specific details (like credit card details, bank accounts etc)

- Residents will not be asked to leave their questionnaire on the doorstep for collection

- Residents can request a pre-arranged appointment with a collector, via the census helpline number (on the front of their questionnaire)

- Close the door if unsure. Phone the census helpline England: 0300 0201 101, Wales: 0300 0201 130 or check online for more info: www.census.gov.uk
 
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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

Homewatch February 2011

Dear Watch members,
This briefing covers the period for  February 2011

BURGLARY :

On 4.2.2011 entry was gained via an insecure side gate to the rear of a property in Mainwaring Drive in Wilmslow. Hinges on a UPVC ground floor were forced and

Nominated Neighbour Scheme - Homewatch/Trading Standards

Dear Watch Members,

Recently , Trading Standards launched the above scheme  across the division.  The scheme is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in our community and

Homewatch Alert Dec 2010/Jan 2011

Dear Watch members,

This briefing covers the period for

Neighbourhood Watch Alert Jan 11

Dear Watch members,

The following message has been sent out by Derbyshire Police. I have contacted the police in Derby and they have confirmed that they have experienced one incident of this kind in Little Over in Derby and two incidents in Nottingham.

Homewatch Alert October 2010

Dear Watch members,

Please find below an email I have received from one of our fellow Homewatch coordinators. The email warns of a scam circulating this area.

Homewatch July 2010

Dear Watch members,

This briefing covers the period of July 2010