All change!
Hi everyone I thought I would start this missive with some exciting news about the format newsletters will take from the next issue. Currently the entire St Edmundsbury Rural Area receives one newsletter covering the whole area. Now some of our readers may wish to hear all the news, but we feel that if you live in the country North and West of Bury St Edmunds you probably don’t really find items of news concerning the South of the area of such pertinent interest.

With this in mind from next month you will be able to subscribe to either Rural North or Rural South Newsletters. I have given details below just to remind you of the procedure involved. On October 31st in five weeks time the newsletter shown currently as Bury Rural Sector will cease to be published. It is very important then that you on receipt of this Newsletter log in and subscribe to the Newsletter of your choice. You can of course subscribe to both Newsletters if you wish. Di is on leave at the moment, but she will be back suitably suntanned next month!
 

Positive News
Missing Man – Brandon -Found

A 59-year-old man from Brandon who went missing from his home on Monday 10th August has been found safe and well.
Neil Parnell was found in Hemsby in Norfolk on Monday 14th September.
Police would like to thank the media and public for their help with this appeal.

 

Information and Advice
How to subscribe to NHW Newsletter!

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE ON-LINE FOR YOUR AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTERS AND HAVE IT EMAILED DIRECT TO YOU AS IT IS UPDATED

Go to Suffolk Police website at :
www.suffolk.police.uk

OR

type in your browser the Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch website url

http://suffolk.testurl.co.uk/neighbourhoodwatch

Scroll down to Newsletters drop down box on right hand side –
- choose St Edmundsbury Rural North or Rural South (remember if you wish to see news from all St Edmundsbury Rural then please register for both newsletters)
- click register
- enter your email address and desired password, enter – you will receive confirmation.
- Select My Subscriptions, tick box for area/s required, click Subscribe box

You will then receive notification that you have subscribed to your chosen newsletters

Please remember to LOG OUT

 

Schools are back!
As there will be more traffic on the road due to the return of the school term, and particularly with the nights drawing in can I remind motorists to take care around school areas. Twenty really is plenty when the children are dashing to and from school. Please also be mindful of where you park your car when dropping off and collecting from near the school. Believe us the last thing Police officers or their colleagues in the other emergency services want to do is attend an incident involving and injured child.

Not in My Neighbourhood Week
2nd - 6th NOVEMBER 2009
Not In My Neighbourhood Week (NIMNW) originated in 2007. Now in its third year, this week of action continues to be a great opportunity for local agencies, police and partners to showcase the work they do. Use the links below to download the NIMNW Handbook and the promotional merchandise order form.
For the NIMNW Handbook click here.
To order merchandise or the NIMN Week 2009 click here.

 

AirTracker Security Markings
A simple but effective approach to vehicle security

Although Suffolk Constabulary does not endorse specific security products, in the current climate, vehicle crime is increasing and the need for security has never been higher.

AirTracker a Midlands based company specialising in security decal graphics for vehicles now provides a product. Vehicles fitted with their rooftop product are further safeguarded in addition to existing security devices that may be used. It is a fact that although locks, wheel clamps and other devices offer resistance to a would be thief, these vehicles still go missing. Their products are specifically aimed at owners of caravans, motor homes, horseboxes, vans and trucks

It is a simple system and means that from CCTV and Police helicopters, stolen vehicles can be located quickly and returned to the rightful owner. Airtracker claim that the product is made from a durable, difficult to remove, highly reflective and visible material.

If you would like further information their website is www.airtracker.co.uk , for additional information on their product or email direct enquiries@airtracker.co.uk

 

Crime update
Please consider signing up to policedirect@suffolk.pnn.police.uk for the very latest information in your area.

DISTRACTION BURGLARY

Clare between 11.30am and 12pm 19/09/09 Two men have called at the home of an elderly woman, claiming the neighbouring property had been flooded and they needed to enter to stop her house being affected and to fill pans with water. They entered and followed her to the bathroom where they left her and searched the house. The men turned on taps in the kitchen and bathroom and then left. Cash and jewellery were found to have been stolen. The first man is described as white, 5 foot 3 inches tall, in his late 20s with dark hair and was wearing a striped jumper and dark trousers. The second man is described as white, 5 foot 3 inches tall, in his late 20s, almost bald and was wearing a grey jacket and dark trousers. If you are at all unsure about an unexpected caller to your property, do not let them in and call police. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Andy George at Bury CID on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
BURGLARY

School Road, Risby between 9:30pm Thursday 17/09/09 and 7am Friday 18/09/09 offenders gained entry to a farm by forcing the lock on the main gate, once inside they forced further locks on two storage buildings and a container. Nothing was taken. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Kevin Jay at Ixworth Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Wyken Road, Stanton between 7:30pm Thursday 17/09/09 and 8am Friday 18/09/09 offenders gained entry to a workshop building and a container housed within by forcing the locks. A number of power tools including drills and hand grinders were stolen from within. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Kevin Jay at Ixworth Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Parade, Kedington at around 12.20am 20/09/09 Offenders have broken into the Post Office by forcing a door but a security light disturbed the offenders and nothing was stolen. A group of between 5 and 7 white male youths were seen to run from the Post Office, two were wearing hats. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Andrew Green at Haverhill Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Barrow Road, Denham between 9.30pm 22/09/09 and 8.30am 23/09/09 Offenders have broken into a garage by forcing a lock but nothing was stolen. A car on the driveway had its aerial damaged and another car had signs removed. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to the Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Barrow Road, Denham between 7pm 22/09/09 and 7.45am 23/09/09 Offenders have broken into a garage by forcing the door but nothing was stolen. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Kevin Jay at the St Edmundsbury Rural North Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Barrow Road, Denham between 10pm 22/09/09 and 9.30am 23/09/09 Offenders have gained entry to an insecure black Fiat Punto on a driveway and searched inside but nothing was stolen. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to the Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please note police are linking the above three crimes.
 

Changes to NHW websites
The Home Office NHW mini website http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/neighbourhoodwatch/nwatch01.htm
is closing on 1st October 2009.

All data from the Home Office NHW mini site has been migrated to www.mynhw.co.uk
– including the interactive quiz and toolkits etc.

www.mynhw.co.uk
is supported by both the Home Office and ACPO, and is the only official web site for Neighbourhood Watch & Home Watch in England & Wales.

If you have any queries please contact

Marion Lewis
Chair : Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network ( England & Wales)
nhwn.1@btinternet.com

Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network
Harborough Local Policing Unit
Fairfield Road
Market Harborough
Leics. LE16 9QJ
 

Horsewatch and Farmwatch
Can you assist with the following appeal and help return this much-loved animal to their rightful owner?

FROM IVER, BUCKS, 1/2nd SEPTEMBER 2009

DENNIS IS A 16.2 BRIGHT CHESTNUT BELGIUM WARMBLOOD GELDING, 8 YEARS OLD. HE HAS A TRIANGULAR SHAPED STAR, 4 ¾ LENGTH SOCKS, AND NATURAL COLOURED HOOVES. HE IS PARROT MOUTHED AND HAS A 4-6INS SCAR ON HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG.

DENNIS CAN BE HIGHLY STRUNG AND IS EASILY SPOOKED. HIS OWNER IS DESPERATE FOR NEWS LEADING TO HIS RETURN.

ANY INFORMATION PLEASE TO THAMES VALLEY POLICE ON 08458 505 505 QUOTING CRIME REFERENCE NUMBER GC3416705/09.
 

SNT News
Rural North
PRIORITIES:

STANTON – Anti Social Behaviour

FARMWATCH – Increase membership and extend scheme

KINGS FOREST/NORTH STOW– Public reassurance patrols re complaints of sexual activity in a public place

Rural South

PRIORITIES:

STANNINGFIELD/STRADISHALL/WICKHAMBROOK – Burglary Other Building

WICKHAMBROOK/STOKE BY CLARE/WITHERSFIELD/CLARE/GT WRATTING – Speeding

LITTLE WRATTING – Anti Social Behaviour

More information regarding these priorities and details of how we intend to police these problems, see your local Neighbourhood Policing website on www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk

 

Where Can I Meet with my Safer Neighbourhood Team?


Community Engagements Rural South

September 2009 Dates

Whepstead PCM 30th Whepstead PCSO 3140 Foster

October 2009 Dates

Hargrave PCM 1st 19:00 Hargrave Pc 18 Sinclair

Wixoe PCM 8th 19:00 Wixoe PCSO 3140 Foster

Farmers Market 11th 10:00 - 12:00 hrs Wickhambrook Pc 18 Sinclair

Clare PCM 15th 19:00 Clare Pc 704 Horton PCSO 3218
Matchett

Hundon PCM 20th 19:00 Hundon PCSO 3140 Foster

Wickambrook PCM 29th 19:00 Wickambrook PCSO 3140 Foster


Please check the SNT Websites for any last minute changes that may occur due to operational reasons.
 

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF MY SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM?
ST EDMUNDSBURY RURAL INSPECTOR JANE HERTZOG (based at Ixworth Police Stn)
Tel: 01284 774100



RURAL SOUTH – CLARE POLICE STATION

Eastfield Farm Barn, Hart Lane, Clare CO10 8PH
Tel: 01284 774100

SNT Sergeant: Sgt 566 Kevin Horton


SNT OFFICERS:

PC 704 RUTH HORTON

PC 18 PATRICIA SINCLAIR


Police Community Support Officers
(PCSO)
PCSO 3141 DEBORAH CARROLL-BEER

PCSO 3140 ALEXANDRA FOSTER
PCSO 3218 DAVID MATCHETT

VILLAGES COVERED:

Barnardiston, Great & Little Bradley, Brockley, Cavendish, Chedburgh, Chevington, Clare, Cowlinge, Depden, Denston, Hargrave, Hawkedon, Hawstead, Hundon, Kedington, Lidgate, Ousden, Poslingford, Rede,
Stoke-by-Clare, Stansfield, Stradishall, Great & Little Thurlow, Thurston End, Whepstead, Wickhambrook, Great & Little Wratting, Withersfield, Wixoe


Crime Reduction & ALO Officer – Bernard Plume

Community Watch & SNT Liaison Officer (CWLO) –
Diane Townsend diane.townsend@suffolk.pnn.police.uk



Further Information

More information regarding the SNT priorities and details of how we intend to police these problems, see your local Neighbourhood Policing website on www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk

Monthly statistics are available on the Suffolk County Council website. Just go into www.suffolkcc.gov.uk Put in the field Crime Statistics then click on interactive crime summary xls.

Please consider registering with Police Direct on www.suffolk.police.uk, which will enable you to receive relevant information about crime and policing issues in your area.

The Police non emergency is 01284 774100,or you can e-mail us

Please dial 999 if immediate response needed.

If you wish to report criminal activity in your area anonymously please ring the Crime Stoppers number 0800 555111

SNT WEBSITES/HYPERLINKS– BURY RURAL


http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk/StEdmundsburyRuralNorth

http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SaferSuffolk/StEdmundsburyRuralSouth
 

If you have details about any crimes, then please contact your local Police Station, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.