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/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:07 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssBetween 5pm 28/1 and 10am 31/1 a red Lawnflite wood splitter was stolen from a yard in Wineham Lane while in Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid property grounds were entered and property damaged between 4pm 30/1 and 7am 31/1. Any info please to 101, serials 475 and 523 refer. [02-02-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#557Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:02:49 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/vehicle-theft.htmDuring the current cold spell motorists are reminded not to leave their vehicle unattended with the engine running to clear the windows. Several incidents have occurred where vehicles have been driven off under these circumstances. Click this item for more... [31-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#556Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:08:02 GMTIn the Cross Colwood Lane area a number of sheds and tack rooms have been broken into recently and power tools, garden equipment, a boxed CCTV system and a radio controlled petrol driven model car were taken. Any info you may have please call 101, serial 0726 refers. [19-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#555Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:54 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/news.htm#nhwn_iniConcerns 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 further details of these official initiatives please click this item. [13-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#554Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:10:01 GMTOver the weekend 7-8/1 fuel was taken overnight from parked vehicles in the Cuckfield and Ardingly areas by cutting fuel pipes. Where possible park in a well-lit area and in such a way as to frustrate access to your vehicle's fuel filling area. With the high price of fuel, fuel thefts are an ongoing problem, as it the theft of number plates to use in drive-offs from filling stations, so please be alert to such activity and report any suspicious behaviour promptly on 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress. [10-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#553Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:18:56 GMTOn 7/1 at about 2am a man was assaulted while talking to two women outside Poison IV in Little King Street, requiring hospital treatment for head injuries. The assailant was a medium-built white male in his early 20s with a shaved head and wearing a light blue, long sleeved shirt. Any info please to 101, serial 1478 refers. [10-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#552Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:18:10 GMTThe rear wheels from the Kangaroo disabled children's charity's green Ford Transit mini-bus were stolen sometime between 12.00pm 30/12 and 12.00pm 2/1. The vehicle was parked at The Priory Business Centre in Syresham Gardens. If you have any info or noticed any suspicious activity in the area over the New Year please call 101, serial 436 refers. [06-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#551Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:51:01 GMTOn 30/12 4.30pm – 7.35pm two liver and white English Springer Spaniel bitches were stolen from a locked kennel in Haywards Heath Road. Both are micro-chipped but with no collars, any info please to 101, serial 1328 refers. [04-01-12]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#550Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:11:23 GMTIn the early hours of 21/12 in Hickmans Lane a young woman was approached from behind by a man who forced her to the ground and tried to rape her before she managed to struggle free. The offender was around 6' with dark hair and clothing and had a local accent. If you were in the area at the time or beforehand in the Red Lion pub and have any info that may help please call 101, serial 61 refers. [22-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#549Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:48:04 GMTOvernight 15-16/12 a vehicle was stolen from a resident's driveway in Willow Way and later found in a field opposite the chapel in College Lane. Any info please to 101, serial 271 refers. [20-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#548Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:27:17 GMTOvernight 11-12/12 a garage was broken into in Grand Avenue and items stolen. Police patrols have been increased, but if you have any info on this please call 101, serial 155 refers. [16-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#547Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:39:01 GMTThere's been a spate of tool thefts from vans in the Burgess Hill and surrounding area. Items such as chainsaws, hedge trimmers and drills have been stolen. Trades people are advised to remove tools from their vehicles and store securely when not in use, especially overnight. If you've been offered such tools in suspicious circumstances or have any info please call 101. [15-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#546Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:02:02 GMTOutbuildings and lorries were broken into in the Valebridge Road area overnight 10-11/12 and power tools, push-bikes and two Suzuki off road motorbikes taken. A yellow and black powder-coated RMZ 250 with Makita stickers, and a RMZ 250 black/white with dirt bike Jim stickers. Any info or if offered please call 101, serial 0476 refers. [13-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#545Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:15:37 GMTOvernight 7-8/12 a John Deere International tractor FX56 DWP worth £40,000 was stolen from an open-ended barn in Cowfold Road. Knowledge of this vehicle type would have been required to remove it. If seen or if you have any info please call 101, serial 201 refers. [12-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#544Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:09:18 GMTBetween 4pm 4/12 and 8am 5/12 stables in Danworth Lane were broken into and four saddles, three bridles, a rabbit hutch and horse feed was stolen. Any info, or if you notice these items being sold in suspicious circumstances call 101, serial 234 refers. [07-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#543Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:11:47 GMTOn 25/11 at around 8.05pm a middle aged man suffered a neck wound when he was assaulted as he entered Orange Square bar in The Broadway. A 19-year-old man from Dartford was arrested at the scene and bailed until 21 January, 2012. Did you see or hear the events leading up to this incident, in the Broadway from the direction of the station? Please call on 101, serial 1580 refers. [01-12-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#542Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:30:37 GMTOn 9/11 at around 2.45pm in Dunstall Avenue two males got out of separate vehicles and fought in the street. One was armed with an axe and the other made threats to kill and both were arrested at the time. This was during daylight in a very public place and witnesses are sought. Please call 101 if you can help, serial 956 refers. [24-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#541Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:09:48 GMThttp://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/advice.htmOvernight 17-18/11 the Mens' Club in Adastra Park was broken into which caused damage but nothing appears to have been stolen, serial 0238 refers. On the same night garages in Dale Avenue (next to Age Concern) were broken into; again damage was caused but nothing's been reported as stolen. The garage owner, Affinity Sutton Housing, are working with the police to improve security. If you have any info regarding these incidents please call on 101. There's security advice by clicking this item. [22-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#540Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:18:56 GMTOn 15/11 sometime between 8.18 - 9.18pm an orange cased Sthil Pruner on an extended pole was taken from a vehicle parked in Monteswood Lane. Should you be offered such an item or have any info about this theft please call 101, serial 1584 refers. In a separate incident on the same day a silver and black Mini Cooper S, reg: MW53 YFR was stolen from the Bent Arms pub in the high street between 4.45 and 6.50pm. If spotted or you know anything call 101, serial 1439 refers. [18-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#539Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:37:09 GMTThe high value of scrap metal has led to a serious increase in metal thefts. On 20/10 many homes and businesses in Haywards Heath were left without phones or internet when £8000 worth of copper cabling was stolen from a BT cabinet in Boltro Road; the incident took four days to fully restore services which severely impacted businesses in the area. In earlier incidents S. E. Water's pumping station near Balcombe suffered the loss of a large quantity of metal and cable on 15/10 and more cable was taken from Meadow View in Cuckfield on 13/10. Police are taking steps to combat the crime, but if you see any suspicious activity around places like railway yards, building sites and even street furniture call 999 immediately. [10-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#538Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:05:40 GMTBetween 7-8/11 5.30pm - 8.30am a vehicle was stolen from the forecourt of Sussex Retro and Classic Cars in Keymer Road. If you noticed anything that may help please call 101, serial 0282 refers. [09-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#537Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:00:07 GMTBetween 9.30am and 3pm on 3/11 a property in Hickmans Lane near the recreation ground play park was broken into. A rear door was forced and numerous jewellery items were stolen. Any info please call 101 (the new non-emergency number), serial 1001 refers. [04-11-11]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#536Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:09:12 GMThttp://www.police.ukYou 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]http://www.hassocksnhw.org.uk/rss/blog.htm#469Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:58:57 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