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Haywards Heath Graffiti
A large increase in graffiti has been appearing in Victoria Park. This is in process of being photographed and will be shown to local young people see if they can identify any of the 'tags'. This process has had positive outcomes in the past. If you recognise any 'tags' or see anyone spraying graffiti please report it on 0845 60 70 999. [30-06-08]
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Posted: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:17:30 GMT |Permalink
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Hassocks Criminal Damage
On 24/6 in the small hours door mirrors and wiper blades were damaged on cars parked in Grand Avenue. Serial NM2/3594/08 refers. On the same date in Keymer Road a fence was destroyed and set alight in the Adastra Park skate park, serial NM2/3602/08 refers. Anyone with information please call 0845 60 70 999. [30-06-08]
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Posted: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:36:04 GMT |
Vandalism
Various incidents have been reported, including smashed plant pots in the road, a recycling bin taken, a stone garden statue appearing in Keymer Road and Stafford House play area trashed. If you witness any anti-social behaviour or underage drinking please call 0845 60 70 999 straight away. [30-06-08]
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Posted: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:35:19 GMT |
Burgess Hill Robbery
On 18/6 at about 3.30 pm a robbery took place at Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society. Staff were threatened with what looked like a hand gun and a man escaped with quantity of cash in a black Vauxhall Corsa parked in Middle Way. Additionally, a green Volvo seen in Middle Way was also believed to be involved. Witnesses are sought to the robbery and vehicles, any info please to Haywards Heath CID on 0845 60 70 999. Serial 1240 refers. [20-06-08]
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Posted: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:50:29 GMT |
Fake National ID Cards
Fake ID cards have been presented by children in Mid Sussex in an attempt to prove age when trying to buy alcohol, etc. They have been purchased from the Internet and many have been seized and destroyed. Pubs and off-licences are asked to be vigilant when presented with ID cards to ensure they are genuine. [13-06-08]
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Posted: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:38:16 GMT |
Bolnore Village Incidents
Paint was poured over a front lawn at a home in Highbanks on 4/6 between 4.55 and 5.10 pm, serial NM1/3215/08 refers. On 26/5 a car windscreen was smashed in Brooklands. Serial NM1/3028/08 refers. Any information on 0845 60 70 999 please. [10-06-08]
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Posted: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:27:51 GMT |
Dolphin Leisure Centre Incidents
On 15/5 between 3.30 and 4.30 pm a car parked in the leisure centre car park had its boot scratched with a key. Serial NM1/2836/08 refers. On the same day between 2.55 and 5.05 pm a mountain bike was stolen from the cycle racks outside centre, serial NM1/2834 refers. Any information on 0845 60 70 999 please. [09-06-08]
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Posted: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:26:45 GMT |
Hassocks Burglary
On 30/5 between 8.45 am and 4.45 pm a burglary occurred in Ockley Lane when a home was entered via a back patio door, the property searched, and items of value to the owner were taken. Serial 1425 refers. If you have any information please call on 0845 60 70 999 [05-06-08]
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Posted: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:43:43 GMT |
Hassocks Road Rage Assault
At about 11.30 pm on 24/5 in London Road the driver of an orange Mazda MX5 was punched in the face by the driver of a maroon Ford Escort. The victim required hospital treatment for minor facial injuries. The offender was a stocky white male, about 5' 8", with short dark hair, wearing a white top and blue jeans. His Ford had a large chrome exhaust pipe. If you saw the incident or the actions leading up to it (from the A23 northbound coming out of Brighton) please contact PC Jenkinson on 0845 60 70 999. Serial 432 refers. [04-06-08]
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Posted: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:10:16 GMT |
Ardingly/Lindfield Incidents
Bins have again been set alight on the common, police are working with Fire & Rescue to ensure this does not become more of a problem. In the early hours of 25/5 front gates to a property in the High Street were damaged but entry was not gained, serial 393 refers. Gardening tools were stolen from a vehicle in Holmans overnight 26-27/5, serial 1545 refers. In Pond Croft Road, Lindfield two cars were damaged overnight 30-31/5. Serial 453 refers. Any information please call 0845 60 70 999. [03-06-08]
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Posted: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:09:13 GMT |
Horsted Keynes/West Hoathly Incidents
Overnight 22-23/5 a battery was taken from a tractor in Cinder Hill Lane. Serial 1310 refers. Between 23-26/5 a builder's site in North Lane, West Hoathly was broken into and power tools stolen, serial 1114 refers. In Chapel Lane, Horsted Keynes overnight 29-30/5 fuel was taken from a vehicle by tapping into the supply pipe. Serial 1180 refers. Any information please call 0845 60 70 999. [02-06-08]
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Posted: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:08:08 GMT |
Laptop Sale Con
A scam that involves people being approached in the street and offered a laptop is taking place across Mid Sussex. The laptop is shown to the victim and offered at normal prices to create the illusion of genuine goods, but the laptop bag they are subsequently given contains only vegetables. Always use a recognised retail outlet. [27-05-08]
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Posted: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:23:39 GMT |
Burgess Hill Licence Plates Thefts
Three vehicles had their number plates taken in mid May. Cars in Cants Lane and Freek's Lane and a van at Sovereign Business Park all lost their plates. It's suspected these were taken to be used on the thieves own vehicles to steal fuel. Please call on 0845 60 70 999 if you have any information. Note that anti-tamper fixings are available to mount number plates securely. [23-05-08]
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Posted: Fri, 23 May 2008 16:24:49 GMT |
Community Message No 43
The latest message to the Mid Sussex community from Chris Ball, Chief Inspector for Mid Sussex District. It is intended to keep the local community informed and updated about key issues and developments in the area and is attached to this item (PDF file, 16 KB). [23-05-08]
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Posted: Fri, 23 May 2008 10:41:17 GMT |
Purse/Bag Thefts
Further thefts have occurred in our town centres, with thieves targeting open bags and bags left unattended. As it only takes a few moments to grab a purse, please ensure you keep your bag securely closed and with you at all times. Be aware of anyone bumping into you 'accidentally', this could be a distraction tactic. [14-05-08]
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Posted: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:24:47 GMT |
Scaynes Hill School Break-in
Between 2/5 and 6/5 a hut at Scaynes Hill School was broken into by smashing a window and property was stolen. If you have any information please call 0845 60 70 999. Serial NM1/2631/08 refers. [13-05-08]
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Posted: Tue, 13 May 2008 14:23:33 GMT |
Garage and Outbuildings Thefts
There has been a large surge in mower and garden tool thefts across the district in recent weeks with offences in Horsham, Haywards Heath, Ardingly, Burgess Hill, Crawley, West Grinstead and Cuckfield. Chain items together and link to eye bolts cemented in the ground. Visibly security mark mowers and tools with a postcode and house number or first two letters of your house name, or deface them by painting them an outrageous colour! Record serial numbers and take a digital photo, if the worst happens it may help your insurance claim. Click this item for more advice... [12-05-08]
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Posted: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:22:11 GMT |
Rave Season
A large rural rave in West Sussex was thwarted over the May Bank Holiday weekend thanks to a prompt telephone call to Sussex Police. If you own land that may be attractive to illegal rave organisers, please consider additional measures that would frustrate vehicle access and make the set-up of these much more difficult. If you see vehicles that may be used to carry rave equipment accessing remote locations, especially on the South Downs, please call the police immediately. Raves are often very difficult to close down once established. [09-05-08]
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Posted: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:50 GMT |
Cold Callers in Mid Sussex
Cold callers have been reported calling on Bolney and West Chiltington residents, as they always move on it's quite likely they could target other local areas soon. A male caller has been claiming to be a dealer in books, silver clocks, paintings, china, jewellery and watches. Aged 65-70, darkly suited with fine receding grey hair, medium/stocky build, wearing a horse shoe shaped gold ring with diamond centre, a further a ring on his little finger and gold neck chain with crucifix. He didn't leave any leaflets and there's no vehicle description. If offered a 'price' for goods it's usually nowhere near its true value - seek an expert opinion, also check with family/friends before parting with anything. If a batch of items is worth £25 to them you can be sure that just one item will be worth a lot more to you. Tarmaccers have again been cold calling offering to do the drive with 'some spare tarmac', a dark blue saloon vehicle was seen. Always ask for ID. When checking a company use the number listed in the phone book or website, not that given. Better not to deal at the door. Call with any suspicions on 0845 60 70 999 or Trading Standards 08454 040 506. [28-08-07]
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Posted: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:29:29 GMT |
Mediation Service in Sussex
West Sussex Mediation Service can help with difficult to resolve neighbourhood disputes by bringing people together to talk and resolve difficulties. Click this item for more... [05-03-07]
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Posted: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:30:17 GMT |
RSS feed launched on Hassocks NHW
The Hassocks Neighbourhood Watch website has launched an RSS feed. The site's webmaster, Mike Potter, said: "This feed is intended to provide the very latest local crime alert information and local Neighbourhood Watch news, not just for the Hassocks area but for the whole of Mid Sussex". [29-09-06]
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Posted: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:23:07 GMT |
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