HOLMES CHAPEL HOMEWATCH

HOLMES CHAPEL HOMEWATCH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2005

HOLMES CHAPEL
BURGLARY CRIME ALERT!!

Residents are urged to lock up and beat the burglar following reports that thieves are targeting homes in the Holmes Chapel area.

It’s important to keep windows and doors locked, even when people are at home. Thieves won’t think twice about walking through an open back door to steal a purse off a worktop or climb through an open window to snatch car keys off a coffee table.

Keeping doors and windows locked will deter the most skilful of opportunist thieves.   Lock, stop, chain & check are key words to remember to keep bogus callers at bay.

Please ensure your property is secured.

TOP TIPS

• Keep front and back doors locked, even when at home.  Use deadlocks and window locks – burglars will try to avoid breaking glass

• Don’t leave keys near to doors and windows, or outside in sheds.

• Put the door chain on if opening the door.  Fit a ‘spyhole’

• Use timers for lights and radios 

• Property – mark your property.  Buy a U.V. marker pen, from a stationers.

• Use any security devices you have. Think about any others you could use.

• Alert your neighbours about keeping an extra WATCH  for suspicious incidents.  Start up a HomeWATCH scheme.  Call 01244 614291 HomeWATCH

• Ensure your alarm is set to cover the ground floor at night

• Start up a Home WATCH scheme. Call 01244 614291 HomeWATCH

HOLMES CHAPEL
CAR CRIME ALERT!!

RESIDENTS must make vehicle security a top priority to avoid becoming the next victim of car thieves who are preying In the Holmes Chapel area.

Thieves gain access by forcing locks open or smashing windows & stealing items. Stereos & CD's are the most common item taken, especially during the evenings and overnight.

Please ensure your property is secured and utilise the measures below to reduce the risk of becoming a target.

TOP TIPS

• If possible, remove your car radio or its control panel.

• Use any security devices you have. Think about any others you could use.

• If you can park off the road, do so. Shut the gate if you have one. Consider installing a security light, which activates if someone approaches your car.

• Park near a street light.

• Leave nothing in your car of any value, an old coat won't be of any value to you but a thief won't know there's no money in the pockets.

• Take all valuables out of your car, do not lock them in your boot.

• Don't leave vehicle documents in your car.

• Start up a Home WATCH scheme. Call 01244 614291 HomeWATCH

DATA PROTECTION REGISTRATION SCAM WARNING

A Winsford businessman recently received a bogus Data Protection registration demand, asking for £95.

The company is called Data Collection Services and warns that your business could be fined up to £5,000 if it fails to register.

The information Commissioner at Wilmslow is the only statutory authority to enforce notification and registration requirements of the DPA.

If in doubt call them on 01625 545745 or visit their web site for a full list of bogus companies www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Be aware

Robin Curry
Business Watch Officer
Cheshire Police
Northwich Phone
01244 613269

Anyone with information about the incidents, or anything suspicious

Should call the police on 01260 271144

To report a crime anonymously – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

HOLMES CHAPEL HOMEWATCH

HOLMES CHAPEL HOMEWATCH NEWS - AUGUST 2004

Between 00.30 hrs and 08.00 on Wednesday 4th August, a house in Daresbury Close was entered via an integral garage door. A mobile phone, house keys and car keys were stolen.

In the early hours of Monday 2nd August a house on Lingmell Gardens was entered through a locked rear door. Keys were taken and a vehicle was driven away.

Between the hours of 10:30pm and 7.30am on Thursday 29th July 2004 a burglary occurred at a house in Moreton Drive. Parked on the drive of the house were two high value / prestige motor vehicles. The offender(s) entered the house through an insecure door and stole the keys for one of the vehicles allowing them to drive the car away. The stolen car was a BMW compact which was recovered in Liverpool the following day.

On Monday/Tuesday 26th/27th July a house in Haddon Close was entered via the garage door, and computer parts were stolen.

Between 02:00hrs and 05:00hrs on Saturday 24th July a burglary occurred at a house in The Spinney, Sandbach. Keys to a high value vehicle were stolen, and the car was driven away by the offender(s).

On Monday afternoon 19th July a man asked to enter a house in Middlewich Road to turn off the water. He claimed to be working nearby - the householder was suspicious and didn't let him enter. He is described as white, 19/20 yrs, very tall, slim build, gelled black hair, wearing a grey T-shirt, jeans and trainers.

Other incidents locally have included men claiming to be selling carpets, or from the gas board.

The advice from the Police is to let in only people you know, or tradesmen who have a prior appointment.

There have been two reports recently of the theft of solar lights, from Station Road (on 3rd August) and Elm Drive (on 22nd July).

If anyone has information regarding these events please could they contact Congleton CID Office on 01244 613540 or confidentially on Crime Stoppers on 0800 500111.

In total 7 arrests were made following extensive enquiries into the break-in at FADS/ FineArt in April. On 6th August two male youths were charged with offences relating to £100,000 worth of criminal damage at the factory. Both are local, and are aged 14 and 15 years old. They have now been released on police bail to appear before South Cheshire Youth Court on Thursday 19th August.

NEWS - JULY 2004 RECENT EVENTS

At 03:03hrs 24/7/04 the occupant of an address in Needham Drive, Cranage, disturbed 3 males inside the conservatory of his home. The males climbed through an open window into the conservatory and were disturbed by the occupant whilst trying to get into the house through a secure door. They ran from the conservatory using the back door. They had unlocked the door with the key left in the lock.
Parked on the drive of the house were two high value / prestige motor vehicles, it is believed by the police that the males broke into the house with the intention of stealing the keys for both vehicles allowing them to drive the cars away.

Between 02:00hrs and 05:00hrs 24/7/04 a burglary occurred at an address in The Spinney, Sandbach. Stolen from the address was the key to a high value prestige motor vehicle parked on the driveway. The car was subsequently driven away by the offender(s).

On Monday afternoon 19th July a man asked to enter a house in Middlewich Road to turn off the water. He claimed to be working nearby - the householder was suspicious and didn't let him enter. He is described as white, 19/20 yrs, very tall, slim build, gelled black hair, wearing a grey T-shirt, jeans and trainers. If you have any information please contact the Homewatch desk on 01606 49000

Friday 16th July at 7am a 30 year old male from the Salford area of Manchester was arrested on Danefield Road in Holmes Chapel on suspicion of burglary and theft from motor vehicles. He remains in custody at Northwich Police Station as enquiries are ongoing. This incident serves as a reminder that the Holmes Chapel area remains a target for thieves and we would once again urge residents to secure their properties and remove all valuables from their motor vehicles.

NEWS - JUNE 2004 RECENT EVENTS

Monday 14th June, daytime - a garden shed at a house on Hermitage Drive was entered, and various items were stolen.
Thursday 17th June, morning - fence panels were stolen from a house in Aberfeldy Close.
Tuesday 22nd June - unsuccessful attempt to break into a car parked on Station Road.
Friday 25th June - a go-cart was stolen from a house on Arran Close; it was later recovered.

If you have any information about these events please contact the Homewatch Desk.

NEW HOMEWATCH OFFICER!
The new Homewatch Officer is Liz Biddle, based at Northwich Police Station.

May 2004 Home WATCH Bulletin

HOLMES CHAPEL HOMEWATCH NEWS - MAY 2004

RECENT EVENTS

Early May - a house in Brookfield Drive was entered via the patio window, whilst the residents were on holiday. Jewellery and cash were stolen.

Early May - the front window of a house in Ingleton Close was forced, nothing was taken.

Wednesday 12th May - a yellow Suzuki motorcycle was stolen from Peebles Close .

Wednesday 19th May, daytime - a CD player was stolen from a car in Ravenscroft.

Wednesday 19th May, overnight - a Mercedes was taken from Ravenscroft, after the keys were stolen by the "hook and cane" method.

Thursday 20th May, morning - there was an attempt to break in to the garage of a house on Macclesfield Road. Monday 24th May, overnight - a vehicle was stolen from Station Road.

Thursday 27th May, overnight - a detached garage on Middlewich Road was entered and tools were stolen.

If you have any information about these events please contact the Homewatch Desk.