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Fuel Thefts
There's an increasing trend of fuel thefts in the area, with fuel being siphoned mainly from commercial vehicles, but private vehicles are at risk too. Some of these incidents have involved a prior visit by offenders to commercial and farm premises. If you notice suspicious activities, eg. people around vehicles with diesel cans and piping, please call 999 straight away or 0845 60 70 999 if the crime has already occurred. Secure your vehicles and premises, set alarms and ensure CCTV is operating and covering vehicle parking areas. Some incidents elsewhere have occurred where vehicle fuel tanks have been drilled, putting the offenders and environment at risk and owners at considerable inconvenience and expense. [10-03-10]
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Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:10 GMT |Permalink
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Suspect Traders
There's a rogue driveway 'company' operating in the area visiting local homes and attempting to get people to have their driveways surfaced; once they've had payment they're not completing the work. They use the name 'Jewsons Drive' but are not connected to the legitimate Jewsons Builders Merchant. If you're thinking of having any work done on your home check they are a registered company, check the contact details given are correct and check they're registered on a trade check website. If in any doubt, do not employ them. [08-03-10]
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Posted: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:36:37 GMT |
Horsted Keynes Thefts
Between 18-21/2 high value power tools were stolen from a barn on Cinderhill Lane while overnight 24-25/2 a vehicle in Challoners had its number plate taken. Nearby in Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne between 21-24/2 a bright red Paddock Vaccum! was stolen from a farm. Please be vigilant, especially in rural areas and ensure the security of all valuable items. Report all suspicious behaviour straight away on 0845 60 70 999. [26-02-10]
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Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:15 GMT |
Cuckfield Rape
On 30/1 between 5.30 - 6.30pm a young female was allegedly raped near the entrance of Holy Trinity Church. Any witnesses who saw a teenage girl walking a black dog in the area, or anyone acting suspiciously or any other info that may help the enquiry please call on 0845 60 70 999 quoting op Barnton. [18-02-10]
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Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:51:39 GMT |
Haywards Heath Chemist Raid
An unsuccessful armed attempt to rob Lloyds Chemists, Middle Village, Bolnore was made on 15/2 at around 4pm. A man walked in, demanded money and fired twice into the ceiling leaving staff shocked but otherwise unhurt. He left empty handed. Later two males aged 19 were arrested nearby. Anyone who witnessed the attempted robbery or saw events leading up to it please call on 0845 60 70 999. [16-02-10]
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Posted: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:20:42 GMT |
Haywards Heath Station Robbery
On 21/1 at around 9am a young male was approached on the platform by a man who demanded money. After making threats that he had a knife, the offender snatched the victim's mobile phone and made off. He's described as aged in his late teens, tall and wearing dark jeans and jacket with a horizontally striped beany hat. Any info please to 0845 60 70 999, serial 105 refers. [09-02-10]
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Posted: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:46:08 GMT |
Balcombe Break-in
Overnight 7-8/2 electric gates were forced to a workshop in London Road and a flatbed trailer, quad bike, a large quantity of red diesel and various hand and power tools taken with the value exceeding £20,000. Any info please to 0845 60 70 999, serial 126 refers. [08-02-10]
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Posted: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:19 GMT |
Haywards Heath Fuel Theft Attempt
On 20/1 around midnight police attended the Princess Royal Hospital following reports of a red Ford Transit acting suspiciously. It transpired that the vehicle had been attempting to siphon fuel from storage tanks which required attendance by the Fire Service. The vehicle has been recovered but not the three suspects, described as: 1. Broad muscular built 6' male wearing light jacket, dark jeans; 2. Medium built male aged 20-30 years, dark hair, wearing grey jacket, jeans; 3. Male wearing grey (puffa jacket) top, grey trousers. Any info on the incident or suspects associated with the red Transit please call on 0845 60 70 999, serial 1752 refers. Please remain vigilant if you have fuel storage tanks on your property. [28-01-10]
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Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:58:16 GMT |
Lindfield Bogus Caller
An aggressive caller offering loft insulation on behalf of a locally named builder's company has been reported, which turned out to be bogus. Do not accept cold-call door-step offers and obtain at least three quotes from reputable companies if you need work doing. If a caller turns aggressive or threatening, call 999 or 0845 60 70 999 to report an incident later. [26-01-10]
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Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:36:26 GMT |
Burgess Hill Area Caller
A male has been reported visiting properties in Burgess Hill and the surrounding villages asking to purchase books, stating he has previously visited the address. He tends to call on the elderly and is aged 40-50, 5' 7” and balding. If he has called on you, your neighbours or relatives, please call 0845 60 70 999. [25-01-10]
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Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:02:18 GMT |
Cuckfield Area Chainsaw Thefts
On 18/1 a chainsaw was stolen from a garden shed in Deaks Lane, Ansty and another chainsaw plus boots and fuel taken from an insecure vehicle in Cherry Lane during daylight hours. A small silver hatchback car was seen in suspicious circumstances in the area at the time. If you have any info please call 0845 60 70 999. [21-01-10]
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Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:44:09 GMT |
Bogus Caller Alert
On 18/1 four incidents occurred in Brighton and Crawley where callers posing as police officers have gained entry and stolen cash from property occupied by elderly residents. Mid Sussex residents are being advised to be on their guard in case they widen their area further. The incidents are believed to have been carried out by the same gang, described as: Suspect 1: Possibly Asian male aged in 20s, slim built 5' 6", short dark hair, wearing blue/black fleece jacket, shirt and tie and dark trousers. Suspect 2: White male aged 20-30, slim, similar clothes plus hat and having local accent. Suspect 3: White male, 35-40, well built and local accent. Anyone with any info or has been approached by bogus police officers please call on 0845 60 70 999. Bogus caller advice is available by clicking this item. [21-01-10]
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Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:21 GMT |
Vehicle Drive-aways
A number of incidents of opportunist vehicle theft has occurred in the district in recent weeks. In view of the continuing cold and frosty weather a reminder to motorists not to leave their vehicles unattended with the engine running to defrost the windows. Click this item for more details... [04-01-10]
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Posted: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:49:44 GMT |
Scaynes Hill Break-in
Overnight 16-17/12 several vehicles at farm premises on the A272 were broken into and around 20 chainsaws taken, together with similar items. Any info please to 0845 60 70 999, serial 172 refers. [18-12-09]
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Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:52:09 GMT |
Haywards Heath Distraction Theft
On 15/12 at around 1.15pm a woman suffered a distraction theft after leaving Barclay's bank and entering Robert Dyas store next door in South Road. She was sprayed with ketchup and two suspects offered to help by removing her coat, then the victim's purse containing £1,000 in cash was taken. Both suspects were in their 30s and of mediterranean appearance; the male was of large build, with a flat cap and dark coloured jacket and carrying a bag around his waist; and the woman slightly built, shoulder-length dark hair and wearing a beret. An earlier incident outside HSBC Bank in North Street, Brighton is being linked. Any witnesses or info please to 0845 60 70 999,serial 792 refers. [15-12-09]
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Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:41:19 GMT |
Community Message No. 53
The latest message to the Mid Sussex community from Edward De La Rue, 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, 26 KB). [15-12-09]
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Posted: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:40:25 GMT |
Horsted Keynes Vehicle Break-ins
On the evening of 6/12 four unattended vehicles were broken into. A white Ford Transit van, reg. P682 VSU was seen in the area and later found abandoned in Burgess Hill. Did you see this vehicle on the Sunday evening, 6th Dec? Any info please to 0845 60 70 999, serial 1195 refers. [08-12-09]
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Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:43:01 GMT |
Cuckfield Criminal Damage
During November there have been reports of criminal damage in Cuckfield, concentrated around the Ardingly Road area. At 23.30 on 20/11 a group of youths were seen kicking car door mirrors in Brainsmead Close and between 30/11 and 2/12 a shed at the Scout HQ in Stocklands Close was broken into. At the same location a caravan was vandalised on two separate occasions. Any info please to 0845 60 70 999. [08-12-09]
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Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:41:20 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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