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

Community Contact Wealden Thursday 6 November to Monday 13 November 2007

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Sent by PCSO Lucy Paffett, Community Contact Coordinator

APPEALS, MESSAGES AND NEWS
District Commander Honnor’s monthly update
As we move into the latter part of autumn and the clocks go back, we generally see a slight reduction in the general crime trends, a theme I will return to later. But this unfortunately is not so the case, with regard to road traffic collisions. This is the time of year where we historically see a rise in the figures of people killed or seriously injured, with November being the peak month, and thereby the most dangerous month in the year. It is interesting to note, again looking at the past two years of data, that from December the peak begins to reduce steeply, with a reduction in causalities month on month. Statistics can be used to tell us many things, some people choose to accept other are dismissed, but these grim conclusions are definitely worthy of note. Anyone using the roads, should take extra special care and ensure they have safety in mind. With our colleagues in the Roads Police Dept and the Safer Wealden Partnership, we will continue to focus on road safety and casualty reduction….

For the full update clickonthe below link for news about recent anti social behaviour orders and crime reduction news

http://www.sussex.police.uk/neighbourhood_policing/
district_news.aspx?uniqueid=22070

Good News
East Sussex Division Reducing Crime in your Area
Crime across East Sussex has reduced across all crime types, and is continuing on the downward trend. Not only are there less crimes, more offenders are also being brought to justice. For example across the county there has been 30% less burglaries in this performance year to date. These significant reductions mean 320 less victims have had to suffer the trauma of finding their property stolen and their private space violated. This success has been achieved by effective partnership working, and embedded police tactics.

There are many areas of really effective collaborative work, such as targeted activity at the most prolific offenders. Every district in East Sussex holds a prolific and priority offender intelligence group, where the most significant criminals are identified and targeted by partnership groups….

For the full story click on this link:
http://www.sussex.police.uk/neighbourhood_policing/
district_news.aspx?uniqueid=22017

Missing Person
Stacey Flynn
Sussex Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 32 year old Stacey Flynn.

Stacey was last seen at the Lynwood Hotel, Eastbourne, where she was staying on Thursday 11th October 2007.

Police believe she may be in the Eastbourne, Brighton or London area's, possibly Whitechapel or Blackheath.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 795 of 23rd October 2007.

Press Release
Forest Row – Vehicle Damage
Sometime between 7:00pm on Monday 5th November and  5:00am on Tuesday 6^th  November damage was caused to a vehicle in Priory Road ,Forest Row. Nothing was missing from the vehicle however items had been moved around.

Anyone with information is asked to contact  Uckfield Police Station  on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 226 of 6th November 2007. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Forest Row – Vehicle Damage
Sometime between 4:00am and 8.30am on Tuesday 6th November damage was caused to a blue Peugeot 306 in Freshfield Bank, Forest Row. Nothing was missing from the car.

Anyone with information is asked to contact  Uckfield Police Station  on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial  338 of  6th November 2007. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Theft of tools from vans across East Sussex, from Sussex Police
Sussex Police are urging van owners to be extra vigilant by not leaving expensive tools in their vehicles over night and to ensure their tools are security marked in a bid to deter thieves.

This follows a spate of recent incidents across East Sussex where thieves have stolen a whole range of power tools by breaking into vehicles. These thefts are occurring predominately overnight and have taken place in a variety of areas covering all five districts (Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden).

Police are currently investigating this series of tool thefts, and are using a variety of tactics including specially equipped bait vehicles to target criminals and catch them red handed.

Police are advising workmen to lock their vans and take their tools with them. In addition they should display a notice saying that all tools have been removed. If it is not practical to remove all items, fit your van with supplementary locks to the access doors. Engrave all your tools with a unique identifiable number, for example your post code and try to park in a well lit spot.

Superintendent Grenville Wilson, Neighbourhood Policing, East Sussex Division, said: “These thefts are bringing misery to many tradesman and we would ask van owners to help themselves by stepping up their vehicle security. Also if anyone knows of anybody trading in stolen tools they should contact us or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

If anyone has any information on the recent series of power tool thefts across East Sussex, please contact police on 0845 60 70 999 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Lottery Scams
The latest scam for the euromilles lottery is a letter being sent through the post stating it is from the Desk of the Vice president . International Promotion/Price Award . It bares the address Plaza Juan Carlos C-14541.  It states it is for the Spanish lottery .

Police are advising that you think twice before parting with you money . If you have not brought a ticket , then you will not have won anything.  Put it in the bin where it belongs!

Messages
Better Safe Than Sorry – from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
ESFRS aim to provide over 16,000 visits to members of the community each year.  Professional fire crews and Advisor Teams are awaiting your call to help ensure your safety, so don't be shy in coming forward or recommending a friend or neighbour to do so. The Service attends hundreds of calls each year to fires in private homes and it would much rather spend it's time preventing fires than dealing with the aftermath. Not many would disagree with that sentiment, so let's prevent them together, it's surely better to call the Service before a fire starts!  Having smoke alarms, knowing what action to take to prevent fire and how to respond to a fire should one occur are the most effective means of keeping you safe. 

The simplest way for you to make contact with ESFRS for this free service is to forward this email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   together with your full name, postal address and a contact telephone number which can be used to arrange an appointment with you. If you reply on behalf of another please provide contact details for both you and that other person. You can also request a visit by Telephone (0800 177 7069),  Mini Com ( 01323 462002) or fax (01323 462044).  Please refer to "Community Contact" in any replies.

Personal Safety
This advice is for those who wish to enjoy the night time economy. Our pubs and clubs are safe, but generally busy places, especially on the weekends. When you are out and about in pubs and clubs remember to keep your bags, wallets and mobile phones safe. It is all too easy to place these items on the bar, on a table or on the floor. Unfortunately, especially when alcohol is involved it can induce complacency. Always take your bags, wallets and phones with you when you go to the bar or to the toilet. Gentleman be careful of keeping your wallet in your back trouser/jean pocket, perhaps put it in a coat’s zip up pocket or in the front pocket of jeans/trouser (though the cut of your trouser may suffer, it’s better than your finances!) Asking friends to look after your belongings is not best practice, as people never look after other peoples possessions as well as they would their own.

Essentially keep your property with you as a theft could lead to a different sort of headache the following day when cancelling cards, changing locks and losing the contact numbers on your mobile. It is far more of an inconvenience to lose these items than to take them with you and keep them on your person. 

• Don’t leave handbags, mobiles, wallets or keys unattended
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash
• Carry your purse/wallet separate from your bag

Rogue Traders – from Roger Cohen, Trading Standards
Trading Standards wish to receive any information about a gang of tarmacers that visited a Robertsbridge farm on Friday 2nd November . It is believed there are two vehicles involved;(1) a blue Ford car  and a yellow Daf open backed truck. The 'owner' was in the Ford car, the truck had three men on board. Were you approached to have your driveway repaired? Have you seen them in the area? Registration numbers?. Any details please to Trading Standards on 01323 418200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    quoting ref no. R39453'

 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.

Free Home Fire Safety Visits by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fire Safety advice available at http://www.esfrs.org/

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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