11 August 2008
I have been asked to update you regarding the burglaries occurring on Chichester District which were reported to Police since Friday 8th August 2008.
Please don't think you are the only recipient, but I have opted for the 'blind copy' as certain individuals have requested this.
Tuppenny Lane, Southbourne. On 7th August it is believed that intruder(s) may have been unknowingly disturbed from an isolated bungalow where cash was stolen.
Baxendale Road, Chichester. Overnight 6th to 7th August, a new build was entered and new domestic appliances (fridge freezer and washing machine) have been stolen.
Oakwood Close, Tangmere. Overnight 8th to 9th August, a detached dwelling was entered via an insecure conservatory and a wallet, documents, mobile, and vehicle were stolen.
Woodfield Close, Tangmere. Overnight 8th to 9th August, a dwelling house was entered when force was used on the rear kitchen window. Entry was then gained to the garage where a substantial amount of golfing equipment was stolen along with a quad bike.
Tamar Way, Tangmere. In the early hours of the morning of 9th August, a dwelling house was entered via an insecure rear door and an air rifle with a telescopic sight, a mobile, and a wallet with contents were stolen.
The Drive, Ifold. Overnight 9th to 10th August, a garage attached to a detached dwelling was entered and several items moved in order to steal a Hayter lawn mower.
Please disseminate as you see appropriate. If anyone contacts you with regards to the above crimes i.e. location of stolen property or identity of those responsible, please contact CID at Chichester Police station.
PS Anna Gent DG425
District Performance Sergeant
0845 60 70 999 ext 80349
12 June 2008
1 Sussex Police have an interest in a vehicle used by a male person visiting premises attempting to buy antiques well below market value. If you are visited by such a person do not let him into your house and if possible write down the number of the vehicle he is using. The registration number taken at one location was GU54 VEM.
If you do have information that will assist the police please contact them on 0845 60 70 999 and quote serial 875 10/06/08
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2. Due to a number of thefts from parked cars in beauty spots or remote car parks the police in Chichester would like your assistance in tracing the movements of two cars. They are as follows. A red Nissan registration number L489 SPW and a white BMW registration number K396 UBW.
If you see either of the vehicles in suspicious circumstances please contact the police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial number 860 11/06/08.
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28 May 2008
Two burglaries have occurred in Nutbourne recently. One on Friday 23rd May and the other on Tuesday 27th May. Property stolen includes jewellery and cash, computer games, mobile phones a laptop and a Cartier watch. In one case the conservatory had been left insecure and in the other a small ground floor kitchen window had been removed to facilitate entry.
If anyone makes you aware of any information regarding the person(s) responsible for either of these crimes, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Regards PS Anna Gent DG425 District Performance Sergeant 0845 60 70 999
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8th May 2008
In the last 2 days there was a burglary dwelling in Main Road, Bosham. The premises was unoccupied and entry was forced. It is unknown what was taken at this stage.
In Linchmere & Fernhurst there has been a series of breaks to unattended motor vehicles. Tom Toms and an Ipod which were on show were taken. Please spread the word, when a vehicle is not in use please hide these valuable items and the tell tale marks they leave on the windscreen.
If you have any informant that may help with regards to these crimes please contact your local Support Officer who will come and see you.
Regards,
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6th May 2008
Over the last warm bank holiday weekend, reported crime in general, was extremely low. There were a few highlighted themes we are passing onto you to circulate to your members as below. Any information you obtain please pass back to myself and I will ensure the information is passed to the relevant officer.
Car Park Thefts -
Lead Thefts – As you may all be aware the value of scrap has rocketed in the recent months. Southbourne has suffered theft of lead from roofs. Can you all be wary of people sighted on roofs at odd hours or people removing such lead.
Laptop scam – If you are approached by people in public places for example car parks and are offered laptops for sale from the back of a car or van at a very cheap price. This is a current scam where you will be shown a real live laptop, make payment of approximately £500 and then realise after the transaction the laptop bag contains no more than drinks or other low value items. If it is too good to be true – it probably is!
Regards,
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23rd April 2008
A lady has reported being followed by a suspicious male whilst walking her dog in a field off of Southover Way, Hunston. He seemed to disappear for a short time but she then noticed him watching her from nearby bushes. He did not speak with the lady but she was concerned by his presence. He is described as being a white male, 5'6" in height, stocky build with dark short brown hair. He was wearing a ¾ length coat and dark blue trousers. The informant cannot give any idea of age.
The male's identity is still unknown but we would invite details of any other sightings please, quoting serial number 709 of the 22nd April 2008.
A quantity of lead has been stolen from the roof of The Half Moon public house in Kirdford. This has occurred sometime over the past 3 months. The offender may well have left an item of property at the scene but this line of enquiry is still being investigated.
We are still experiencing thefts from motor vehicles left in the rural car parks
where items are left on display or the cars themselves have been left unlocked. Making
the thieves' task easier will quite often make ours that much more difficult: the
theft will be that much quicker to commit and they are less likely to leave valuable
forensic evidence behind. Neighbourhood Watch volunteers around the Midhurst and
Petworth areas have been helping to prevent this type of offence by performing pre-
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21st April 2008
5000 roof tiles with a value of £4000 have been stolen from a barn in Lavant during last Thurday night into Friday. As yet no witnesses have come forward with information to assist. Please be mindful of similar buildings that could be targeted and any potential buyers for such a large quantity of tiles that may exist on your areas.
A burglary has also occurred at a holiday home in the East Beach area of Selsey. The rear door was jemmied open and a quantity of electrical items and DVDs were stolen. The offence occurred at sometime over a 5 day period. Enquiries are ongoing.
A workshop and 2 vehicles at the same location in Glasshouse Lane, Kirdford have been broken into overnight, having been discovered this morning. It is not known exactly what has been taken at this stage but again enquiries are ongoing.
Please circulate as necessary and contact either your local officer or our control room with any information that you feel may assist.
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Chichester District Crime News