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

Community Contact Wealden Tuesday 6 May to Tuesday 13 May 2008

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APPEALS, MESSAGES AND NEWS

Good News

Cheque Presentation

A cheque for the Sum of £500 was presented by PCSO Liz McDonagh to Shirley Price, who received the money on behalf of The Tuesday Club. The club is an organisation for the blind, and the money will be going towards transport costs for trips out . The money was donated from the Police Property Fund.

Cheque Presentation

A cheque for the Sum of £500 was presented by PCSO Paula Mackie to Gillian Temple, who received the money on behalf of The Waldron Jubilee Challenge. The money will be used to provide materials to decorate the new pavilion . The money was donated from the Police Property Fund.

Press Release

Appeal for help

Stolen number plates have been being used on a Silver Mercedes Coupe  and a Red Volvo  to obtain petrol at Garages without payment.

There has been numerous incidents over the last 6 months with in the Wealden Area, were the vehicles have been displaying the stolen plate HK 02 DZV and obtained petrol, the last incident being on the 21st April 2008 at South Road, Hailsham.

If anyone has any information regarding the driver or the vehicles they are asked to contact PNSO Nigel Barling at Crowborough Police Station , on 0845 60 70 999 quoting Crime number EW1/444/08  or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Neighbourhood Watch Press Release 

North Wealden police are currently looking for people to become Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-Coordinators in the Uckfield and Crowborough areas.

The job will involve liaising with street co-ordinators, and assisting with the smooth flow of information to and from Wealden Police and the Public.

North Wealden Sergeant Dave Price said, “We are looking to raise the profile of Neighbourhood Watch within the North Wealden area. Neighbourhood Watch is an excellent scheme, with a well proven track record, and I am hoping to build on this. At present I am short of a number of area co-ordinators for a number of areas within Uckfield and Crowborough towns, and would welcome volunteers for the role. It will not be a huge task. Initially the co-ordinators will be the conduit between Wealden Police and the street co-ordinators.”

“If anyone is interested in becoming involved in this exciting new era for Neighbourhood Watch, I would very much like to hear from them. Alternatively, if they would like more information, I am happy to speak to them about it. I am available on 0845 6070999, ext 33226, or alternatively, my email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  ”

Vehicle Crime – Wealden

There has been a recent spate of catalytic converters  being stolen from vans in the Wealden Area.

Police are asking van owners to consider where they are parking their vehicles overnight.

The  advice is that they should be parked in a well illumined area, which is visible to the public. Fleet vehicles where possible should be parked in a secure compound, which  has CCTV  targeting the vehicles and good lighting.  

Messages

Advice from Sussex Police in the warmer weather

To assist in reducing Burglaries within Wealden District please can people consider the following advice .

At this time of year people often leave doors or windows open because of the heat. Even if you are working in the back garden this provides an opportunity for a burglar to enter and steal from your home. Don’t give them the chance!

Trust your instincts,  if you think something is suspicious let us know, encourage your neighbours to do the same. Immediate reports of suspicious incidents has resulted in arrests.  Members of the public have told us about the unfamiliar vehicle cruising a road, the aggressive door-step trader or a stranger approaching the rear of a neighbour’s property.    Many of these incidents have brought results.  Don’t forget that a vehicle number will give us a head start in locating persons of interest to us.  Dial 999 in an emergency, the non emergency number is 0845 60 70 999.

Looks count so make your home appear occupied at all times.  An unoccupied home is more likely to be targeted by the burglar. A thoughtful neighbour removing a parcel from the step or letters from the hall will help a home appear occupied.  

Reaching the parts of your house that cannot be viewed by neighbours leaves a weak spot.  Tall, lockable gates and prickly plants will deter the intruder reaching the rear and sides of the property.

Use what you have got to secure your home.  Secure the windows paying particular attention to those on the ground floor and above flat roof areas.  Use those locks and bolts and make sure the keys are out of sight. 

You may need to add to your security.  If you would like further information please call our Crime Prevention Unit on 0845 60 70 999,  

Lights and Locks before you Leave.

CRIME REPORT

Vehicle Crime

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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