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Fuel Thefts
In the Ardingly area several vehicles have suffered fuel thefts. The advice is to park in your locked garage (if you have one) or in a well-lit area, and always lock your vehicle and set the alarm. Think about parking in such a way that could frustrate access to the rear or fuel filling area. Report any suspicious behaviour around vehicles to 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress. [16-05-13]
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Posted: Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:18 GMT |Permalink
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Hassocks Outbuilding Break-ins
A number of shed break-ins have occurred in recent weeks and items including valuable cycles and power tools stolen, with the thieves silently overcoming security measures in some cases. As it appears these thefts are being carried out by skilled burglars, please review your security and consider storing your valuable kit indoors at night. Outbuilding thefts tend to increase in the summer months so take the necessary steps now. [13-05-13]
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Posted: Mon, 13 May 2013 17:48:22 GMT |
Outbuilding Theft
Recently in St Martin Close, Handcross, a 5-6 year-old green Hayter lawnmower worth £450 was stolen. With more summer-like weather outbuildings containing valuable garden tech become a popular target for thieves so please review your security. Any info call 101, serial 226 refers. [09-05-13]
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Posted: Thu, 09 May 2013 11:53:30 GMT |
Bolnore Scooter Theft
In Middle Village, Bolnore Village a Yamaha Aerox scooter was stolen from the communal carport between 10.30pm and 1am 4-5/5. Any info call 101, serial 361 refers. [08-05-13]
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Posted: Wed, 08 May 2013 17:02:27 GMT |
Vehicle Crime Haywards Heath
A car parked in Wychperry Road was broken into and cash stolen overnight 29-30/4 while in College Road overnight 27-28/4 a vehicle had its rear windscreen wiper snapped off. Any info please call 101, serials 180 & 326 refer respectively. [01-05-13]
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Posted: Wed, 01 May 2013 16:48:43 GMT |
Van Break-ins
In Handcross four vans were broken into on 24/4 10.30 - 11.55am and equipment and tools stolen. Three were in a building site car park and the other on the high street. Any info to 101, serial 572 refers. [26-04-13]
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Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:39:34 GMT |
Hurstpierpoint Burglary
Between 15-22/4 there was a burglary at an empty home in the residential area of Wickham Hill. A tidy search was made but nothing appears to have been taken and the elderly owner is currently in a care home. If you noticed anything suspicious between those dates or have info please call 101, serial 322 refers. [24-04-13]
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Posted: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:08:39 GMT |
Lindfield Break-in
On 14/4 at around 10.20pm hand tools to the value of about £2000 were stolen from a workshop in Ardingly Road. If you're offered similar in unusual circumstances or have any info please call 101, serial 181 refers. [16-04-13]
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Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:16:50 GMT |
Haywards Heath Metal Theft
In Portland Close overnight 11-12/4 a building site was broken into and copper piping stolen. Any info to 101, serial 271 refers. [15-04-13]
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Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:45:58 GMT |
Horse Rugs Stolen
Between 6pm 6/4 and 9pm 7/4 four horse rugs were stolen from horses in a field in Underhill Lane, Hassocks. A similar incident occurred in Ardingly a few weeks ago (see #652) but it's unknown if this is related to this incident. It would be prudent to uniquely mark horse rugs to deter thefts or if stolen and recovered can then be returned - the shivering horses would appreciate it too. Any info please to 101, serial 422 refers. [11-04-13]
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Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:46:23 GMT |
Hassocks ATM Compromised
The ATM at Barclays Bank in Keymer Road has been hit three times within the last month with card skimming devices being discovered. If you've used this ATM in this time please check your account for irregular activity and report any losses to your bank. If you notice anything unusual at an ATM or with its operation, or suspicious people hanging about nearby, do not use it and report this to the bank or police. [09-04-13]
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Posted: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:05:05 GMT |
Burgess Hill Verbal Abuse
On 26/3 at about 6.15pm a woman walking along Leylands Road was followed by three teenage boys who shouted comments of a sexual nature to her, causing her much distress. If you have any info on this incident or have suffered similar abuse in the area please call 101, serial 1195 refers. [04-04-13]
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Posted: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:44:06 GMT |
Hassocks Break-in
On 1/4 at around 1.45pm the patio doors were smashed in a break-in at a house in Friars Oak road. Two boys aged around 17 were seen to make off towards Woodsland Road. One had ginger hair, was skinny and wearing a grey hooded top and jeans. The other was dark haired, slim and wearing a dark hooded top and jeans. Any info please to 101, serial 631 refers. [03-04-13]
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Posted: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:57:26 GMT |
Horstead Keynes Timber Theft
A field on Keysford Lane has seen two thefts of timber; the first 9-10/3 and the second 30-31/3. Any info please to 101, serial 375 refers. Landowners are advised to block field entrances and lock outbuildings to frustrate such incidents and to report thefts promptly. [03-04-13]
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Posted: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:56:45 GMT |
Easter Raves
Although the cold weather looks set to continue over the Easter bank holiday, please be alert to suspicious activity associated with illegal raves. This could be large vehicles travelling in convey, equipment being assembled in remote locations and beauty spots, large gatherings of people at dusk, and intelligence you may happen across on social networking sites such as Facebook. Raves cause a lot of nuisance to local residents and are very difficult to stop once established so early police intervention is vital. Call on 101 immediately with any suspicions. [28-03-13]
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Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:08:15 GMT |
Haywards Heath Garage Theft
Between noon 20/3 and 2pm 22/3 a petrol lawnmower and Bosch electric drill were stolen after the up & over door was forced at a garage in Birch Ave. Any info please call 101, serial 1240 refers. [26-03-13]
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Posted: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:33:41 GMT |
Horse Rugs Theft Ardingly
On 18/3 between 1-4pm in Cob Lane three horse rugs were taken from horses grazing in a field. Please call 101 if you have any info, serial 329 refers. [25-03-13]
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Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:55:01 GMT |
Girl Robbed in Franklands Village Estate
On 16/3 at about 6pm a 12-year-old girl walking her dog along Gravelye Lane towards Frankton Avenue was approached by a man who threatened to harm her dog and demanded her mobile phone. After handing it over the offender made off towards Franklands Village Social Club. He's a white male aged around 19, and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top and trousers. If you saw a man matching this in the area at the time, or a son or brother has unexpectedly acquired a new phone, please call 101, serial 1216 refers. [19-03-13]
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Posted: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:47:39 GMT |
Substation Cable Thefts
Overnight thefts of copper cable have occurred from electricity substations, with 13 being reported last week and 30 across Mid Sussex so far this year. Not only are the thieves risking instant electrocution, each incident costs about £800 to fix and causes power loss to local residents. If you notice suspicious activity at substations (also roadside green boxes), including unofficial looking vehicles such as vans, 4x4s or flat-bed trucks, call police on 101 without delay. [19-03-13]
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Posted: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:46:35 GMT |
Burgess Hill Shed Break-in
On 11/3 at the allotments in Poveys Close a shed was found broken into. Nothing has been reported stolen, but police patrols in the area have been stepped up. Anything suspicious noticed or any relevant info please to 101, serial 553 refers. [15-03-13]
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Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:54:39 GMT |
Burgess Hill Exhaust Theft
On checking a camper van that had been laid up for the winter it was discovered by the owner in The Saffrons that the catalytic converter had been stolen, sometime between September 2012 - March 2013. If you noticed suspicious activity in this period, or have any info please call 101, serial 449 refers. These thefts are increasing, particularly to vehicles with a high ground clearance such as vans and 4x4's, owing to the valuable metals within. If possible park your vehicle to frustrate access to the underside. [08-03-13]
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Posted: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:01:02 GMT |
Bolnore Village Ram Raid
At around 12.25am on 4/3 the Co-Op store was ram raided by a Jeep Cherokee and a flat bed van and the ATM inside stolen. The noise of the raid caused residents to call police but on arrival the raiders had fled. It's thought four balaclava wearing men carried out the robbery and CCTV is being scrutinised. Any info please to 101, serial 14 refers. [04-03-13]
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Posted: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:16:03 GMT |
Mid Sussex Outbuilding Thefts
In Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath, vacuum cleaners and other items were stolen after padlocks were forced on a storage outbuilding overnight 28/2 - 1/3. And in another break-in a shed in Church Road, Scaynes Hill, had a Stihl strimmer stolen; this between 20-27/2. With spring approaching, outbuildings ramp up on a thief's radar so please review your outbuilding security and property mark your valuable gardening kit. Call 101 promptly if you become aware of any suspicious behaviour around outbuildings. [04-03-13]
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Posted: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:15:08 GMT |
Anti-social Behaviour Hassocks
Reports have been received of anti-social behaviour occurring in the Woodlands Road area. These include doorbell ringing, doorbell theft and general newance and noise. Any victims or anyone who has observed ASB should report it on 101 please. A timely report can lead to police attendance while the perpetrators are still in the area and robust action taken. [28-02-13]
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Posted: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:11:59 GMT |
Haywards Heath Break-ins
Over the weekend 22-24/2 three break-in incidents occurred in Haywards Heath. On 22/2 at 7.10pm breaking glass was heard from the rear of a house in Pembury Close and the offenders fled when a light was turned on. A wheelie bin was used to access a flat roof area but no theft resulted, serial 1287 refers. At 6pm on 23/2 in Beech Hill a neighbour investigating a banging garden gate found the side door of the house broken into and a burglary had taken place while unoccupied, serial 1114 refers. Between the Friday and Sunday nights a property in Gander Hill had jewellery and a TV taken. Please take precautions to secure your property and report any suspicious activity promptly on 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress. [25-02-13]
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Posted: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:34:26 GMT |
Clayton Windmills Theft
Over the weekend 9-10/2 five historic millstones worth some £5000 were stolen from outside Jill Windmill on Clayton Hill. A hedge was cut through to move the 4ft wide stones weighing up to a tonne each, and at least four people and a vehicle would have been needed to remove them. If you have any info please call 101, serial 1721 refers. [20-02-13]
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Posted: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:32:05 GMT |
Haywards Heath Vandalism
On 16/2 between midnight - 7.15am a vehicle parked in Broad Street had its rear windscreen and wiper blade broken and a traffic cone placed on the roof, causing scratches. If you noticed anything please call on 101, serial 294 refers. [19-02-13]
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Posted: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:10:35 GMT |
New Unofficial NHW Website Warning
Concerns have been raised about a new unofficial NHW website (nhwo.co.uk) which has been canvassing with the aim of getting coordinators to register their scheme and obtain membership resources. Many of the items sold are actually free from official sources. You should only register your scheme(s) on the Home Office approved portal for Neighbourhood Watch, NHWN (OurWatch) at:
https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/30/join Then you will be able to pin your scheme on the local area map, publicise your scheme, post messages and freely use the publicity materials:
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/your_local_area
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/resource_centre
For the NHWN website please click this item. [13-01-12]
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Posted: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:10:01 GMT |
Crimemapping Service
You can now get local crime figures for your street; including burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, updated monthly. Just type in your postcode or town and zoom in to your road. The facility also has contact details and feedback channels for local NPTs and details about forthcoming local police events. Click this item to check it out. [01-02-11]
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Posted: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:58:57 GMT |
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