FOREST ROW, HARTFIELD, NUTLEY, DANEHILL, FAIRWARP AND HOLTYE

Community Contact Wealden Wednesday 19 September to Wednesday 26 September 2007

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Sent by PCSO Lucy Paffett, Community Contact Coordinator

APPEALS, MESSAGES AND NEWS
Good News
Crime levels fall – from Sussex Police
Crime levels are at a record low in Sussex, and figures out on Thursday 20th September show the Force is one of the most improved in the country when it comes to getting justice for victims.

During the past year fewer offences were recorded by the Force than at any time since the introduction in 1998 of the current method of recording crime. A report from the Audit Commission, also out today, shows Sussex has again been graded 'excellent' for its standards of recording crime, giving reassurance that its crime figures are reliable.

To read more please click on  http://www.sussex.police.uk/news_feed/index.asp?id=21515

Alcohol Seizures in Hailsham
PCSO'S in Hailsham recently spent an evening shift dealing with underage drinking in public areas. The evening was a resounding success, seizing a considerable amount of alcohol from groups of youths. Some youths are also attempting to disguise alcohol in soft drink containers. However the PCSO's carry alcohol test strips which can be used to test all liquids for alcohol. If these liquids test positive for alcohol traces they are disposed of on the spot. The child’s details are taken and parents will then be contacted by the schools liaison officer PC Kate BROOKMAN.

Hailsham PCSO'S have been spending a considerable amount of time recently dealing with this issue. The reason for this is that underage drinking can lead to antisocial behaviour and criminal damage within the community. Together with test purchasing operations of licensed premises and a hi visibility presence of PCSO's  when youths are attempting to purchase the alcohol, we are starting to see some positive results.

Press Releases
Missing 71 year old Robert Waller
Hastings Police are concerned for the welfare of 71 year old Robert Waller who has been reported missing from his home in the town.

He was last seen at 6.30pm on Tuesday, September 25, and is in need of urgent medical attention.

He is described as a white male, 5'8" tall, heavy build, short greying hair and was last seen wearing beige trousers, a long sleeve green shirt, beige anorak and brown shoes.

He is in possession of a silver Peugeot 206 car, index GP03VYS.

Sussex Police are distributing posters in and around Sussex to areas Mr Waller is known to visit.

Anybody with any information or who comes across the car is asked to contact Hastings Police on 0845 60 70 999, quote serial 1596 of 25 September.

Nutley – Theft
Sometime between 4:15pm and 6pm on Wednesday 19th September a theft occurred at St James the Less church, Nutley. The persons responsible entered the unlocked church and used a stone graveside flower urn to smash the metal donations box. They removed all the cash from inside the box which was destined to buy flowers for the church.

Police are appealing for witnesses and ask anyone with any information to contact PC Richard Cooke at Uckfield Police Station on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1204 of the 19th September 2007. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.

Messages
Ancient woodland across Wealden – from Wealden District Council
Wealden has some of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the country, but there are also many ancient trees, with big fat trunks and gnarled branches, that stand out in the landscape. Do you have a favourite?

Wealden District Council, the Sussex Wildlife Trust and the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Hunt are asking residents to find their favourite old tree, in order to help the District survey these wonderful specimens. 

To read more please click on  http://www.wealden.gov.uk/Council/Media%5FReleases/
2007/062Whatsyourfavouriteancienttree.aspx

CRIME REPORT
  Parish        Time and Date   Offence Address Details Serial No.     
FOREST ROW      Approx. 10:05pm Sat. 22/09/07   Sus Act Highgate Road   An suspicious person was seen near a business unit, no damage was caused. Person was described as a kid in a grey hoody.        1959 of 22/09/07       
FOREST ROW      Between 6:00pm Fri. 21/09/07 and 7:00am Mon. 24/09/07   Theft   Hartfield Road  A plastic lego table, two chairs and two benches  were stolen from the grounds of a local school        901 of 24/09/07
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Vehicle Crime
Parish  Time and Date   Offence Address Details Serial No.     
FOREST ROW      Between 8:00pm and 10:00pm Sun. 23/09/07        Theft   Highgate Road   Green Kawasaki KX500 motorcycle, registration number P685 AYJ and a purple and white Yamaha 125 trials bike, both were stolen from a commercial business unit   1633 of 23/09/07       
HARTFIELD       Approx. 4:30pm Wed. 19/09/07    Theft   Parrock Lane    Bluey silver coloured Ford Fiesta Zetec, registration number KB07 FUJ. Keys were left in the car and it was stolen      960 of 19/09/07 

Contact Information

In an emergency dial 999
For less urgent matters call the Sussex Police Call Handling Centre on 0845 60 70 999 (open 24 x 7).
E-mail Sussex Police to report crime, click on http://www.sussex.police.uk/contact_us.asp
Please quote the relevant serial number and date if you are responding to a reported crime, if not, ask to report a crime and request the serial number.

Information about any type of crime can be given anonymously by calling CRIMESTOPPERS (open 24x7) 0800 555111 or email www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

To find out who your local Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers are and how to contact them go to http://www.sussex.police.uk type in your post code and you’ll now find the names of all your local neighbourhood officers. Click on their pictures and you’ll see their personal profiles and contact details.

Other Contacts
Safer Wealden Partnership: Dave Law Anti Social Behaviour Co-ordinator 0845 6070999 ext. 33231 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Trading Standards: 01323 418200 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
British Transport Police: 0800 405040

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