HOME WATCH REPORTS
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
Business security advice for the Christmas holidays.
As many businesses shut up shop for the Christmas period police across Norfolk are urging companies to take the necessary security steps. Officers are encouraging businesses to make sure that fencing, gates, and locks are all in good order.
Chief Inspector Gavin Tempest said: "Unfortunately" criminals will take any opportunity so whether you are closed for a day or a week it's worth reviewing the security measures which you have in place. Valuable items of portable equipment should be properly secured or removed wherever possible and cash should not be kept on the premises.
Nobody wants to be a victim of crime at this time of year and by taking a few simple steps you can help to avoid this. Commercial premises can further tighten their security by carrying out a few crime prevention measures:
- Regularly review your procedures to ensure that your property is well protected
- Ensure that visitors to your premises are monitored
- Be on the look out for unusual or suspicious behaviour and contact the police
- Encourage your staff to be security minded at work
- Establish contact with all neighbouring businesses, stay in contact with the police and stop these criminals in their tracks
- Security mark valuable equipment
- Don't leave expensive items out on display
- Remember to lock all doors and windows when the unit is unoccupied
- Consider fitting tracker devices to plant, machinery and other vehicles.
- Fit a monitored intruder alarm to BS EN 50131 fitted by a reputable installer registered with NSI or SSAIB. It may reduce your insurance premiums.
Further crime prevention advice is available at :- www.norfolk.police.uk - website.
22nd December 2011 - The following is a Home Watch messages for the King's Lynn district.
Police plea to West Norfolk residents.
Police are urging people to make sure they dispose of their Christmas packaging properly so thieves don't know what's inside their houses.
The advice is being given as discarded packaging which comes with expensive electronic gifts is often left outside homes advertising rich pickings for thieves.
Packaging should either be broken down and put inside the relevant bin, please check with your council, or taken to a waste disposal site.
Chief Inspector Ady Porter, King's Lynn, said: "This is just a piece of common-sense advice really, we would hate to think that anyone's home would be targeted because thieves had seen the packaging to expensive Christmas presents such as TVs or games consoles outside of an address".
If you receive a high value item for Christmas, police urge that it is property marked with a UV pen, with your name, house number and postcode, which helps police identify the owner if the item was stolen.
For more information or for crime prevention advice,call your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101 or visit www.norfolk.police.uk.
Top tips to keep your belongings safe this Christmas:
- Close curtains when dark to prevent thieves looking in.
- Use timer switches so it looks like you are at home.
- Remember to secure windows, doors and outbuildings.
- Record serial numbers, take photos of valuable items and mark them with a police approved marking system - it makes them worthless to thieves.
- Always lock your car and never leave belongings on show - even in car parks.
- Shred personal items to prevent possible identity theft.
- Keep wallets, bags and any valuables on you hidden - beware of purse dippers and pick-pockets.
- Don't advertise new goods - never leave empty packaging by bins.
22nd December 2011 - Four sentenced following drugs operation
Four men have been sentenced following a lengthy investigation by Norfolk Constabulary's Drugs and Serious Crime Squad into the supply of drugs into the county.
Raids took place in May 2010, culminating with a pursuit of a vehicle from King's Lynn to West Lynn where two arrests were made. 0.61 kilos of amphetamine with a street value of £6,740 was seized.
Following in-depth inquiries into the possession and dealing of drugs in West Norfolk, on 17 May 2010 officers observed Ricky Green and Jason Cook driving to Fundery Road in Wisbech where they met with Thomas Cunningham. All three left in Cunningham's car and went to Kirkham's Lane Travellers Site in Wisbech where they collected the amphetamines which were held in a plastic tub.
They returned to Fundery Road together, where Cook was seen to get out of the car holding a black bin bag which contained the drugs. Cook handed the drugs to Green and they both left in another car to drive to King's Lynn. A marked police car attempted to stop Cook and Green - they failed to stop and a pursuit took place, which ended in a quiet cul de sac in West Lynn where Cook and Green were arrested. Cunningham and a fourth man were also later arrested.
Ricky Green, aged 28 and of Waterden Close in King's Lynn was charged and pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine with intent to supply. He has been sentenced to six months for this charge and 30 months for an unconnected sexual offence.
Jason Cook, aged 39 and of Hillington Square in King's Lynn was charged with dangerous driving and conspiracy to supply drugs. He admitted both charges, and has been sentenced to a nine month sentence, suspended for 18 months. He also received a 200 hour Community Service order and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Thomas Cunningham, aged 31 and of Hillburn Road in Wisbech was charged with conspiracy to supply drugs which he pleaded guilty to. He has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
In August 2010, a 32-year-old man from King's Lynn was sentenced to a Community Order requiring drug treatment and testing as well as a 12 month supervision order.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Gary Bloomfield said: "Norfolk Police are committed to disrupting organised criminality which impacts on our communities. These men have been involved in a drugs supply chain, bringing Class B drugs into the county for onward distribution. The unlawful supply of controlled drugs can have a significant, detrimental effect on the quality of life of those living near to where this activity takes place. The public can be reassured that any such dealing will be thoroughly investigated and we will do all we can to disrupt these activities, identifying and putting before the courts anyone involved in this type of criminality."
22nd December 2011 - Dersingham burglary appeal.
Officers from King's Lynn CID are appealing for witnesses to a burglary which took place last week in Dersingham.
Between 11:30am and 4pm on Wednesday 14 December, unknown offenders forced their way into the front of a property on Old Hall Drive and stole items including a laptop, gold and pearl earrings, bracelets and a gold ring.
DC Chris Parnham, King's Lynn CID, would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has information concerning it.
In particular, he would like to hear from anyone who has information regarding a young male who was seen acting suspiciously near the junction of Old Hall Drive and Chapel Road between 10am and 10:45am that morning. The youth was described as being white, aged around 20 years old, about 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build. He was wearing dark coloured clothing with a distinct yellow or white marking on the jacket or top.
DC Parnham can be contacted on 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
22nd December 2011.
Single call leads to three arrests - King's Lynn
One phone call from a suspicious member of the public led to three arrests and recovery of more that £20,000 worth of stolen goods.
The sharp-eyed passerby, walking home from a night out, called police on 999 when he saw unusual activity at a King's Lynn business in the early hours of the morning.
Police flooded the scene and three men were subsequently arrested, one following a foot chase, and have recently been sentenced at court.
Glenn Thomas Olley, 50, of Mattishall Lane, Hockering, and Keith Watling, 28, of Livingstone Street, Norwich, were jailed for three years four months and two years respectively when they appeared for sentencing at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday December 15.
Their young accomplice, 18-year-old Jack Powell-Thorne, of White Oaks, North Pickenham, near Swaffham, was given a 12-month Referral Order.
All three had earlier pleaded guilty to burgling Bush Tyres in Bergen Way on the North Lynn Industrial Estate in the early hours of Saturday 27 August.
King's Lynn Chief Inspector Ady Porter said: "This case goes to show how members of the public with vital information can help police catch criminals targeting our communities".
This single 999 call meant police attended a crime in progress and, with some determined efforts at the scene, trace and apprehend all those involved. Two thieves are now behind bars as a result.
Police were called at 12.30am from a man whose suspicions were raised when he saw unusual at the commercial premises for the middle of the night.
Officers arrested Olley at the scene, Watlington who was hiding on nearby wasteland and Powell-Thorne following a shot foot chase.
More than £18,000 worth of property was recovered by police at the scene.
Call 999 to report urgent matters to police, if some is at risk of injury or a crime is in progress. 101 is the new police non-emergency number for calling about non-urgent matters.
22nd December 2011.
Teens pay for damage - Great Massingham
Four teenagers have admitted damaging horse boxes in Great Massingham.
Their parents are now handing over a total of £2000 to the victims, as part of a Restorative Justice (RJ) scheme.
The local teenagers damaged the privately owned horse boxes repeatedly over a period of three weeks in September 2011.
PC Ian McCrea suggested the RJ route and the parents of each of the youths have paid £500 towards fixing the damage. PC McCrea said: "None of these youths were known to police before, so we thought using Restorative Justice would be a good way to give those responsible the chance to make amends, without the need to pursue a costly criminal prosecution."
Police officers and Police Community Support Officers can use Restorative Justice at their discretion to deal with low level or first time offences where all parties involved agree on a resolution.
21st October 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Police are urging householders to take extra security measures following a number of burglaries in the King's Lynn district.
Homeowners are urged to keep doors and windows locked wherever possible and report suspicious activity to police using the non-emergency number 101.
Police continue to investigate the following incidents:
- 1. Hillington - at around 12 noon on Monday 17 October suspect(s) broke into a property close to the A148 by forcing a door. A 40inch flat screen Samsung television was stolen.
- 2. Hill Road (King's Lynn) - between 9.15am and 2pm on Tuesday 18 October thieves entered a property through a living room window, carried out a search and stole a cream leather jewellery box containing a significant amount of jewellery including broaches, a watch, rings, a locket, earrings and a bracelet.
Additional crimes of note
- 3. Theft - between 12 noon on Thursday 6 October and 10am on Saturday 8 October offenders stole a solar light from the grave of a young child in the cemetery on Cemetery Drive.
- 4. Assault - at about 12.20am on Sunday 16 October a man in a taxi was assaulted and verbally abused, suffering facial injuries. It happened at the junction of Loke Road and Edward Benefer Way in King's Lynn. A 61-year-old man from King's Lynn was arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
For crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk. - To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team callthe non-emergency number 101- in an emergency always dial 999.
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
14th October 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Crimes of note this week:
Houghton, King's Lynn - copper cable and batteries stolen from within a farm between 8-9 October 2011
Hills Crescent, Gayton - front passenger window of a vehicle smashed to gain entry and a sat nav removed from the window between 8-9 October 2011.
Chase Avenue, King's Lynn - insecure cycle stolen from outside an address between 3.30pm and 4pm on 10 October 2011
High street, Downham - between 8pm and 8.25pm on Sunday 2 October a window was smashed on a vehicle.
A teenager has been arrested and charged with carrying out a walk-in burglary in Bagge Road.The incident happened on Wednesday 7 September when a handbag was stolen by a thief who walked into the home.
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested by police in the town on Friday and charged to appear at Youth Court on 25 October with bail conditions including an overnight curfew.
For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk. To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Police and Crime Survey.
The Police and Crime Survey is now up and running on the Norfolk Police Authority website. Police and Crime Survey
The purpose of the Police and Crime Survey is to invite local people to tell us what they think about crime and policing in Norfolk in order to help inform the decisions taken by the Authority's 17 Members - such as setting policing priorities and making budget decisions. The survey consists of 12 multiple-choice questions, so should only take a few minutes to complete.
As well as being on our website, we have hard copies in the office which we are happy to post out on request for those who would prefer that format (requests to be made to the Norfolk Police Authority office on 01953 424455 or by email. Other formats can be made available on request.
Thank you -Norfolk Police
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
7th October 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Residents are advised to be mindful of home security following a number of burglaries in the area this week.
Thieves targeted address in Clenchwarton Road West Lynn, Ashwicken in Dersingham and Gayton, Hunstanton Road in Dersingham and Station Road in North Walpole.
In three cases, rear doors were forced to gain entry to the properties.
Home security advice includes:
- Keep windows and doors locked and secure at all times, whether they are inside or outside the home.
- Mark your belongings - this will make them less attractive to steal and make it more difficult for them to be sold on.
- Be a good neighbour - If anyone is spotted acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police.
For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk.
To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Burglary:
Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn- between 9.05am and 1.30pm on Friday 30 September, offenders broke into a house by forcing doors and a search was made. Items stolen include a large TV, a laptop, a digital camera and jewellery.
Church Lane, Ashwicken, Dersinghham and Gayton - offenders broke into a property through the rear doors between 11am and 4pm on Thursday 29 September. Items including jewellery, silverware and a digital camera were stolen.
Hunstanton Road, Dersingham - on Thursday 29 September a Spar shop was broken into at about 1.30am. The offenders arrived in two vehicles and broke into the premises by breaking a side lower panel of a window by unknown means and then attempted to break into the cash machine inside. The offenders have then been disturbed by neighbours and made off from the scene at speed leaving one of the vehicles behind. It is not believed anything was stolen from the location. Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw a white coloured Vauxhall Brava pick up truck which had been stolen from Lincolnshire and was left at the scene of the crime. Officers are also keen to trace the identity and the location of the second vehicle involved which was used to flee the scene
Station Road, North Walpole - on Friday 30 September between 5.15pm and 7pm offender(s) smashed the side French door to a property and gained entry. All the rooms were entered and a number of electrical items were stolen.
An I-pad in a leather case was taken as was a Toshiba TV, a Nintendo Wii games console, an oriental gold vase, a Toshiba laptop and a Sanyo TV/DVD combo.
Vehicle crime:
Car broken into whilst parked on Church Road, Hunstanton on 6 October by smashing the front passenger window and a handbag was taken from where it had been left on the front seat.
Damage caused to two vehicles parked on Everard Road overnight on 30 September by scratches being caused to the paintwork.
Cycle thefts:
Cycles have been stolen this week from Green Park Avenue, High Street and Crown Square, King's Lynn
Garden/rural crime:
Sandy Lane, South Wootton- Unlocked shed entered overnight on 5 October and a car battery, energiser and a battery charger stolen.
Chadwick Square, King's Lynn - rear garden of a property entered via an insecure gate and a cycle stolen overnight on 30 September 2011.
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
Revised 30.09.11 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Police are asking residents across Kings Lynn to take extra care over vehicle and cycle security and to report incidents of suspicious activity to police.
The warning comes after reports of vehicle crime and cycle thefts district this week. In many cases cars have been left unlocked making it even easier for opportunist thieves.
Police are urging motorists to always ensure vehicles are locked and secure - even when parked on a driveway - and that drivers do not advertise their property to thieves.
Officers are also encouraging cycle owners to secure their bikes when leaving them outside.
Several incidents have been reported in the last week including the following locations:
Vehicle crime
- Pippin Gardens, Wisbech - Vehicle entered and laptop stolen overnight on 28 September 2011.
- Greenland Avenue, King's Lynn - Two vehicles entered overnight - one was insecure and had a car stereo stolen and the other had a window smashed to gain entry and a stereo stolen.
- Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn - Front window of a vehicle smashed to gain entry and a handbag stolen between 9pm on 28 September and 5.30am on 29 September 2011.
- Retreat Estate, Downham Market - Rear windscreen of a car smashed overnight on Sunday 25-Monday 26 September 2011.
- South Everard Street, King's Lynn - Insecure vehicle entered overnight on Saturday 24 September and a purse and sat nav stolen from within Brockley Green, King's Lynn - front passenger window smashed on a car to gain entry and a wallet containing cards and cash, a sat nav and radio stolen between 1am and 8am on Friday 23 September 2011.
- Lindens, King's Lynn - vehicle damaged whilst parked overnight on 21 September 2011
- Peckover Way, South Wootton - Insecure vehicle entered and a car stereo and jacket stolen overnight on 18 September
- Cycle theft Roselea Low Road, Petney - cycle stolen from a garden of a property between 25 and 27 September 2011.
- Vancouver Centre, King's Lynn - cycle stolen from cycle rack between 1.30pm on 26 September and 4.30pm on 27 September 2011.
- Fairfield Road, Downham Market - cycle stolen from the rear of a property between 17 and 18 September 2011
- Hall View Road, King's Lynn - insecure cycle stolen from a front garden between 5pm and 7.30pm on September 2011.
- Main Road, Clenchwarton - cycle stolen from outside a shop at approximately 9pm on 26 September 2011
- Lynn Road, Saddlebow - Cycle stolen between 11am and 1pm on Sunday 25 September after being left on waste ground while the user played nearby.
- Columbia Way, King's Lynn - Gel cycle seats stolen off two bikes between 10.50am and 12.15pm on Saturday 24 September 2011.
- Church Road, Tilney St Lawrence - 13 drain covers stolen off the road between midday and 12.10pm on 26 September 2011
Burglary
- South Street, King's Lynn - Property entered by forcing a rear door and electrical equipment stolen along with a set of car keys and subsequently the vehicle was taken.
- Mill Road, Wiggenhall St German - Patio door smashed on a property between Saturday 24 and Monday 26 September and entry gained to conservatory only, it doesn't appear that the rest of the property was entered.
- Nursery Lane, Grimston - At some point between Friday 23 September between 4pm and 5pm an elderly lady fell asleep watching television in her front room. When she woke she saw her black leather handbag that she had left in the room was missing.
- Higham Green, Fairstead area- On Sunday 25 September between 1.15am and 8.15am a householder went to bed at about 1.15am and when he woke the next morning he saw his front door was ajar and that his 37 inch television and two Nokia mobile phones were missing.
For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit . www.norfolk.police.uk - To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
22nd September 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Residents living in rural communities are being encouraged to be on their guard and report any suspicious activity following reports of thefts this week.
This advice comes after police have received reports of out buildings in isolated locations being targeted, including the following:
- Farm building entered overnight on 20 September in West Walton, Wisbech, and high value tools stolen.
- Overnight on 20 September two tractor batteries were stolen from the rear of an outbuilding in West Lynn
- Diesel stolen from a tank stored at a farm in West Walton between 10 and 17 September 2011.
Police are advising people living in rural communities to:
- Always lock doors and close windows when you go out, even if you'll only be out for a short-time.
- Move valuable items in your garden, farm or shed to a secure location where possible.
- Mark your belongings with a property marking product.
- Report suspicious vehicles or any person acting suspiciously to the police.
Meanwhile, police have received reports this week of cycles being stolen at the following locations:
- St Faith's Drive, King's Lynn - cycle stolen between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on 15 September
- William Booth Road, King's Lynn - cycle stolen between 5.30pm and 7pm on 13 September
Norfolk Constabulary offer the following crime prevention advice to deter thieves:
- Change where you leave your bike locked on a regular basis, so it won't be noticed and stolen to order
- Always lock your cycle, even if you're only leaving it for a moment
- Lock your bike through the frame and secure removable parts .
- Make the lock or chain hard to manoeuvre when parked
- Face the lock towards the ground to make it difficult to pick
Anyone with information about any of the above incidents should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk. To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Norfolk Constabulary
Report received Friday 16th September 2011 - Man Jailed For King's Lynn Stabbing.
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for more than seven years after pleading guilty to stabbing a man in King's Lynn in what proved to be a case of mistaken identity. Audrius Taujanskas admitted the offence of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) when he appeared at Norwich Crown Court.
The offence related to an incident which took place at an address in Tennyson Avenue in the town at around 2.30am on Sunday 20 March 2011. Taujanskas, of Hockham Street, King's Lynn, stabbed the 35-year-old victim at a party after believing he was seeing his former girlfriend. Taujanskas attacked him with a kitchen knife and then drove home unaware that he had in fact targeted the wrong man. Taujanskas was sentenced by Recorder Christopher Morgan to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to the offence yesterday,
Wednesday 14 September 2011.
Det Con Darren Nurse, who led the investigation, said: " This was very much a case of mistaken identity which sadly left the victim unable to work for several months.
"It appears to have been an argument over a girl. I only hope that Taujanskas' guilty plea has helped save the victim from having to face the ordeal of a court case.
"One error of judgement has sadly left both his and the victim's lives in tatters."
Norfolk Constabulary and Home Watch
Report received Friday 16th September 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district
Police are asking residents across Kings Lynn to take extra care over vehicle security and to report incidents of suspicious activity.
The warning comes after reports of vehicle crime across the district - breaking into cars by smashing windows and stealing valuables which had been left on display. In many cases cars have been left unlocked making it even easier for opportunist thieves.
Police are urging motorists to always ensure vehicles are locked and secure - even when parked on a driveway - and that drivers do not advertise their property to thieves.
Valuables such as laptops, sat navs, should be preferably removed from the vehicle completely or placed in the boot or glove box and kept out of sight.
Officers are also encouraging residents to report incidents of suspicious activity such as people trying car doors, looking closely inside vehicles etc.
Several incidents have been reported since Sunday 11 September including the following locations:
- 1. An unlocked Black Mercedes was stolen from the driveway of a property on Beverley Way, Clenchwarton in the early hours of Monday 12 September. The car is still outstanding and may have been abandoned in the Wisbech area.
- 2. Insecure vehicle entered on Elsing Drive between 2.15am and 2pm on Sunday 11 September and a stereo and CD stolen from within.
- 3. Possibly insecure vehicle entered between Sunday 11 and Monday 12 September and glove box entered and searched. It is not believed that anything was taken.
Meanwhile, police continue to remind householders to remain vigilant and be mindful of home security following a number of burglaries across the neighbourhood.
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Superintendent Dave Marshall said: "There have been a number of recent burglaries and attempted burglaries in King's Lynn and villages in West Norfolk and, while a number of arrests have been made, we are reminding householders to remember some basic home security measures. "On some occasions, offenders have walked into the home through an unlocked door - it's vital that people lock windows and doors if they're not around or in the house, and not to leave anything of value on display."
Police offer the following advice:
- a. Keep windows and doors locked or in view when you are at home.
- b. Remove the keys and keep them in a safe place - however, everyone should know where the keys are kept so they can escape in an emergency
- c. Use or consider fitting a door chain and spy hole - a chain allows you to speak to the caller without opening the door fully and the spy hole also you to see who is at the door.
- d. Fit multi-locking systems to patio doors or install mortise security bolts with removable keys at the top and bottom of both doors.
- e. Considering fitting a letterbox cage or restrictor which prevents burglars from putting their hands or gadgets through the letter box and trying the latches from the inside.
Residents are reminded to keep doors and windows locked wherever possible and report incidents of suspicious activity to police on 101. For additional home security advice see the Norfolk Constabulary website.
Police are also asking householders and farmers to be vigilant following reported thefts of heating oil in the area this week. Reports include :
- 1. Approximately 300 litres stolen for a tank in a rear garden of a property in Beechwood Close, Watlington between 30 August and 13 September
- 2.Diesel stolen from a tractor parked in a field in Hockwold, Thetford overnight on 12 September
- 3.Approximately 1500 litres of red diesel stolen from a bowser in a field between 9 and 12 September
Anyone with information about any of the above incidents should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk. To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Gaywood SNT priority update
Rec 9th September 2011 - This is a message from the Gaywood, Fairstead and Reffley Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Following the recent Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel meeting (SNAP) three new priorities have been agreed for the area:
- To target anti-social behaviour, vehicle nuisance and criminal damage in and around Fred Ackland Drive.
- To address anti-social behaviour and underage drinking in the Marsh Lane and Acondite Road.
- To tackle parking issues in the Winston Churchill Drive area.
Officers will focus on these priorities over the next three months and work with partner agencies where appropriate.
To contact the Gaywood, Fairstead and Reffley SNT call 101 or email sntgaywood@norfolk.pnn.police.uk. Find out when officers will be visiting your area at www.norfolk.police.uk.
King's Lynn weekly crime summary
9th September 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Police are asking residents in King's Lynn to take extra security measures and keep doors and windows locked wherever possible following a number of burglaries. In these incidents suspects have gained access to properties as a result of doors being left unlocked and windows being left open.
Officers continue to investigate the following incidents:
London Road.
Offenders climbed onto the roof to gain access to the property through an insecure window between 6.35pm on Saturday 27 August and 4am on Sunday 28 August. A digibox, DVDs and a remote control were stolen.
Newlands Avenue.
The property was entered through an insecure window at the front of the house between 3.30pm and 4pm on Friday 26 August. A laptop was stolen. Kings Walk, Downham Market
Offenders gained entry at around 8.40pm on Monday 22 August through an insecure rear door and removed a set of keys which were used to steal a Toyota Yaris from the driveway. The car was later found damaged in Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Here's a quick reminder of some of the things you can do to improve the security around your home:
- If you are replacing or fitting new doors and windows, get ones that are certified to British Standard BS7950 (windows) or PAS 24-1 (doors)
- Fit mortise locks (Kitemarked BS3621) to all front and back doors and locks to all downstairs windows or windows which are easy to reach remove and have below:
- Fit and use window locks on all accessible windows - both upstairs and downstairs.
- Keep your house and car keys safe and away from doors and windows.
- Fit a burglar alarm, but make sure it is installed by a company who is registered with SSAIB or NSI and is fitted to BS EN50131.
- Keep your garage and garden shed locked with proper security locks, and keep any tools secure, out of sight and property marked.
- Trim back any plants or hedges that a burglar could hide behind.
- Make sure you have up-to-date insurance.
- Join a Home Watch Scheme and make sure you inform your insurance company of any security measures you take - it might reduce your premiums.
Anyone with information about any of the above incidents should contact King's Lynn CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For further crime prevention advice and the latest news from your neighbourhood visit www.norfolk.police.uk. To contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team call 101 - in an emergency always dial 999.
Kings Lynn weekly summary
9th September 2011 - The following is a Home Watch message for the King's Lynn district.
Police are urging householders to remain vigilant and be mindful of home security following a number of burglaries across the neighbourhood.
Two reports were received where properties were entered via an unlocked door and handbags were stolen. These occurred in Bagge Road and Langham Street.
Between 2.15pm and 3.40pm on Saturday 3 September offenders gained entry to a house on Kanzan Mill Road in Terrington St John, a search was carried out and cash and jewellery were stolen.
Then, between 1.40pm on Saturday and 2.05am on Sunday 4 September, offenders forced entry to a house on Downham Road in Watlington by damaging rear doors. The offenders searched inside and stole jewellery.
A second home in Watlington, on Station Road, was broken into between 5.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday 3 September. Offenders damaged a door and then gained entry through a window. Cash, a watch and jewellery were taken.
A burglary occurred in Gaultree Square, Emneth on Tuesday 6 September during the day where a property was entered by forcing a door and mobile phones, ornaments and jewellery taken, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to gain entry to a property in Croft Road, Upwell, on Sunday 4 September by drilling the lock.
Finally, offenders forced rear doors at a house on Lynn Road in Grimston between 7.20pm and 7.30pm on Sunday 4 September, the intruder alarm sounded and nothing was stolen.
Police want to speak to anyone who was in these areas at the relevant times and may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or anyone else with any information about these burglaries.
Residents are reminded to keep doors and windows locked wherever possible and report incidents of suspicious activity to police on 101. For additional home security advice see the Norfolk Constabulary website.
Meanwhile, motorists are being urged to remove valuable items from display and make sure vehicles are left locked and secure.
The warning follows a number of incidents where thieves have targeted vehicles where items such as handbags and expensive tools have been left on display.
Incidents have been reported in the following areas:
Gaywood, Fairstead and Reffley.
Draycote Close - tools stolen from a van.
Balmoral Road - Window of vehicle smashed and handbag stolen.
Redfern Close - Insecure vehicle entered and electrical items stolen
Kings Lynn North.
Turbus Road - Open van entered and drill and parts stolen
Motorists can take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of crime by simply removing valuable items from display such as sat navs (including the cradle), handbags, sunglasses mobile phones and laptops.
Police are appealing for information after four signs were stolen from a playground in Downs Close, Hunstanton.
The signs, warning of motorcycle training taking place in the area, were taken at around 11.30pm on Thursday 25 August by a man described as of athletic build and wearing tracksuit bottoms and a baseball cap. Another person and a vehicle were also seen in the area. The signs are 3 foot x 2 foot and yellow with blue writing, mounted on wood.