http://www.hassocksnhw.org.ukThe Hassocks Neighbourhood Watch RSS Crimefeed brings you the very latest crime alerts and related news for the Mid Sussex area.en-gbHassocks NHWadmin@hassocksnhw.org.uk (admin)webmaster@hassocksnhw.org.uk (webmaster)Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:23:08 GMTCommunity SafetyCrime PreventionNeighbourhood WatchHassocks site logohttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/resources/hassocks_logo_small.jpghttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.ukFeedSpring - http://feedspring.com/Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:48 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOvernight 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#374Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:19 GMTOn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#373Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:58:16 GMTAn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#372Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:36:26 GMTA 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. [24-01-10]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#371Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:02:18 GMTOn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#370Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:44:09 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/bogus.htmOn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#369Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:21 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/vehicle-theft.htmA 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#368Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:49:44 GMTOvernight 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#367Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:52:09 GMTOn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#366Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:41:19 GMTThe 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#365Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:40:25 GMTOn 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#364Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:43:01 GMTDuring 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#363Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:41:20 GMTJust prior to midnight on 28/11 a man was struck in the face in an unprovoked attack in the Jar Jar Bar in London Road. This required hospital treatment for serious facial injuries. If you witnessed the incident or have any info surrounding the assault please call on 0845 60 70 99, serial 4 refers. [01-12-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#362Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:08:54 GMTOvernight 27-28/11 a pony had its mane plaited in a field in Hammingden Lane, Highbrook. Sometimes this can indicate an animal being theft targeted, or it may be the work of pranksters. This type of incident has increased in frequency during the last few months, please report all such incidents promptly. [01-12-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#361Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:07:20 GMTOn 19/11 around 5.30pm at a property in Common Lane three violent raiders tied up the 72 year old owner then ransacked his home, leaving with a large quantity of cash and a number of shotguns. One offender is described as stocky, clothed in black including woolly hat and a white nose/mouth mask. Police are linking the raid with others recently in Crowborough and Nutley. Any info please to 0845 60 70 999. [25-11-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#360Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:59:34 GMTEight youths were held up at knife-point and robbed in Clair Park at around 10.30pm on 19/11. The robbers escaped towards Oathall Road. Both were white, one was 6', aged around 20, close cropped hair with face stubble and wearing a grey hooded top, blue jeans and white trainers; the other around 5'9”, slim, short brown spiky hair and wearing a V-necked long sleeved top, light blue jeans and white trainers. If you saw the incident or the offenders near the time of the incident please call on 0845 60 70 999, serial 1239 refers. [23-11-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#359Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:26:43 GMTOn 26/10 at 9.00am in Woodsland Road a car parked outside flats exploded in flames and a woman sitting in the driver's seat died. Police are currently investigating how the fire started and the circumstances surrounding the incident. If you were around the area prior to the fire or have any information surrounding the incident please call on 0845 60 70 999. [16-11-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#358Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:04:38 GMTOn 12/11 between 1045am and 1245pm a window was forced, possibly by a garden tool, to a property in The Street and TV equipment, jewellery and passports were stolen. If you saw anything suspicious please call on 0845 60 70 999, serial 737 refers. Carry out a security review of your own property and lock away garden tools which could be used by a burglar. [13-11-09]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#357Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:40 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/rss-item2.htmThe 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#18Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:23:07 GMT