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Brenda Begbie (Police, Admin Support Officer, West Berks) Between 8pm 9/9 and 9am 10/9 offender(s) drove across fields in Winterbourne causing damage to unharvested crops. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 (Ref 43170268671 ) ***************************************** Message sent by Tracie Stone (Police, Neighbourhood policing admin, West Berks) This is a reminder on behalf of Angela Money BEM, Thames Valley Neighbourhood Watch Committee Member representing West Berkshire. A Neighbourhood Watch meeting is being held in Hungerford Town Hall on Tuesday 19 September 2017 from 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm and I will be speaking about Neighbourhood Watch and the benefits of having a scheme in your road, advise on crime prevention and how we can help the Police. Inspector Chris Ward and Sergeant Alan Hawkett will also speak at this meeting and we will be available to answer any questions. Also attending will be the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber, Hungerford’s Deputy Mayor Helen Simpson and Rev Mike Saunders. If you have any queries, Angela can be contacted via her e-mail address: ajmy5m7@inbox.com or by phoning Newbury 40866. Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting, so please come along and bring any neighbours or friends. Very many thanks. David - Local Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator
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Ellie Selby (Police, Digital Communications Officer, Thames Valley Police) Do you know when to ring 999 and when to ring 101? We've devised a short survey for all ages across Thames Valley, to better understand how you use these services. Please take this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/101or999 Message sent by
Claire Williams (Police, Co-ordinator, West Berkshire) Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man from London has been sentenced to thirteen years in prison for drugs offences. Dajour Dacosta, aged 21 of Elmworth Grove, London, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday (25/8) where he was sentenced. On 25 October 2016, Dacosta was arrested in Newbury whilst being in possession of 39 wraps of crack cocaine and 31 wraps of heroin, which had a potential street value of £700. Just over £1000 cash was also seized from him. Due to intelligence received, it was established that Dacosta had been using a nearby hotel as a base for his drug dealing. His offences were investigated and PC Chris Eaton and his team located and arrested him. He had only been in the town for four days. Dacosta was postal charged on 6 February this year. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of criminal property. Following the sentencing, PC Chris Eaton from Newbury police station said: “Drug dealers coming to Newbury will be caught and prosecuted; this case is another example of the hard work conducted by the team last summer. “The team is now part of Stronghold - a Thames Valley Police initiative to deal with organised crime and those who benefit from the proceeds of crime. This is a county-line drug dealing investigation involving organised London gangs attending market towns in the Home Counties to sell drugs. “The hotel concerned were very helpful in assisting with the apprehension of Mr Dacosta, and I would continue to ask that any local hotels remain vigilant for suspicious any activity.” Message sent by
Claire Williams (Police, Co-ordinator, West Berkshire, Newbury) Vehicle crime makes up more than a quarter of all recorded crime in the UK. Vehicle criminals are opportunists, and most vehicle-related crimes can be prevented by taking simple security measures. Car securityAlways lock your car, wind up the windows and close the sunroof, even if you’re only leaving it for a few minutes. You should also double check it’s locked before leaving. It only takes a few seconds for your valuables to be stolen from an unlocked car. For extra security:
Motorcycle securityWhen leaving your motorcycle:
Bicycle securityTo make your bicycle less of a target for thieves:
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Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites. The fraudsters will place an advert of the pet for sale, often claiming that the pet is currently held somewhere less accessible or overseas. Upon agreement of a sale, the suspect will usually request an advance payment by money transfer or bank transfer. However, the pet does not materialise and the fraudster will subsequently ask for further advanced payments for courier charges, shipping fees and additional transportation costs. Even if further payments are made, the pet will still not materialise as it is likely to not exist. Tips to staying safe when purchasing pets:
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Claire Williams (Police, Co-ordinator, West Berkshire, Newbury) At 1.30pm on 26th June offender(s) attempted to gain entry to a property, was chased by owner and left the scene in a Silver Ford Mondeo car. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 (Ref 43170186943) Message sent by
Claire Williams (Police, Co-ordinator, West Berkshire, Newbury) We have reports of companies receiving phone calls from an anonymous number claiming to be from Thames Valley Police, congratulating the businesses for their ongoing support for the Crime Awareness campaign. This phone call is not from Thames Valley Police. Please do not give out any details of your company or yourself. Message sent byAction Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various selling platforms online. The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which purports to be from an established escrow provider (a third party who will keep the payment until the buying and selling parties are both happy with the deal). These emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront, via bank transfer, before visiting the seller to collect the goods. The emails also claim that the buyer (victim) has a cooling off period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind. This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party, when in fact it is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster. Protect yourself:
Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various selling platforms online. The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which purports to be from an established escrow provider (a third party who will keep the payment until the buying and selling parties are both happy with the deal). These emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront, via bank transfer, before visiting the seller to collect the goods. The emails also claim that the buyer (victim) has a cooling off period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind. This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party, when in fact it is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster. Protect yourself:
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Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) With the upcoming “Wedding Season”, and for those individuals who are considering making plans for next year and beyond, you should be aware of the potential risks of fraud involved. According to ‘bridesmagazine.co.uk’, in 2017 the average wedding cost spend is approximately £30,111. This will be paid out to multiple vendors, including; photographers, caterers, reception venues and travel companies, to name a few. Many of these services will require booking at least several months in advance and you may be obliged to pay a deposit or even the full balance at the time. Being aware of the potential risks and following the below prevention advice could minimise the likelihood of fraud: Paying by Credit Card will provide you with protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, for purchases above £100 and below £30,000. This means that even if a Company goes into liquidation before your big day, you could claim a refund through your Credit Card Company. Social Media - Some Companies run their businesses entirely via social media sites, offering low cost services. Whilst many are genuine, some may not be insured or may even be fraudulent. There are a few things you can do to protect yourself;
Consider purchasing Wedding Insurance - Policies vary in cover and can be purchased up to two years in advance. They can protect you from events that would not be covered under the Consumer Credit Act. Complete research on each vendor, ensuring you are dealing with a bona fide person or company. Explore the internet for reviews and ratings and ask the vendor to provide details of past clients you can speak to. You should do this even if using companies recommended by a trustworthy friend or source. For services such as wedding photographers, beware of websites using fake images. Look for inconsistencies in style; Meet the photographer in person and ask to view sample albums. If you like an image from a wedding, ask to view the photographs taken of the whole event so you can see the overall quality. Remember, if something appears too good to be true, it probably is! Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator - David Hunt Message sent by
Claire Williams (Police, Co-ordinator, West Berkshire, Newbury) Between 3rd & 4th March 2017 a vehicle using false number plates was recovered by police in Newbury. Various power tools were recovered from within the vehicle and we wish to return them to their owner. If you or you know anyone who may have had some power tools stolen around this time, please get in contact with us on 101 quote ref 43170063964. David - Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator |
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