[Safer Beds Community Web Site - Bedford - 12/11/08 Mid Beds Suspicious caller]
This is a Ringmaster message to all residents in the Mid Beds area.
Please forward the details of this message onto any friends or neighbours in the area.
Bedfordshire Police have received a number of reports of a suspicious male, calling at addresses in the Mid Beds area.
The most recent call came from a resident in Woburn Sands.
The caller is described as a black male, speaking with a South African Accent.
He claims to be from a Utility company, but does not say who.
He claims that he can offer cheaper prices for Utilities, but needs to see copies of gas and electric bills, and also asked the resident to complete a direct debit form, including bank account details.
Bedfordshire police offers the following advice.
Never buy goods or services, as a result of a cold call from a company.
If you are interested in a product ask for a number that you can call back, when you have had time to think about the offer.
Never disclose personal details like bank account numbers, maiden names, or dates of birth.
Cold Calling can be reported to Trading Standards on (01234) 228897.
Thank you for your support.
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[Safer Beds Community Web Site - Bedford - 10\11\08 CAPS Event Mid Beds Email]
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
As part of Bedfordshire Polices ongoing effort to reduce number plate thefts, a number of operation CAPS events will be held throughout mid Bedfordshire. At these events you will have the opportunity to get your number plates secured, making them more difficult to remove.
Currently we are unable to secure plates that are stuck on but all vehicle owners can receive vehicle crime reduction advice.
You can view the times and locations of CAPS events, as well as other community events, on the 'Community Event Calendars' found by clicking a tab at http://www.safer-beds.org
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/images/comeventscalendarloc.gif
Please circulate this message to friends, family, neighbours, and Ringmaster members who only receive phone messages.
Let us know if you are aware of, or are organising any events that would be suitable for promoting on the safer-beds calendar.
Thank you for your support.
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[Safer Beds Community Web Site - Bedford - 10/11/08 Shefford Vehicle]
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle was stolen from Lucas Way, in Shefford, overnight on the 9th to the 10th of November.
The vehicle was a Red, 0 3 registered, Vauxhall Astra.
The safest place to park a vehicle is inside a locked garage.
Park in well lit streets, and check that the vehicle is correctly locked every time.
Remove all property from the vehicle when parked.
Vehicle owners should consider improving the security of registration plates by 1 of the following methods.
Replacing the plates with Anti Tamper plates.
Replacing the existing screws with non return screws.
Attending a vehicle crime reduction event where the police will secure the plate free of charge.
{ For more information on reducing vehicle crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Vehicle%20Crime.html }
If you have any information about these crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Thank you for your support.
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27/10/08
SAFER Neighbourhood Teams across Bedfordshire will be stepping up patrols over the Halloween and bonfire night periods.
The warning comes from Bedfordshire Police who emphasise while they do not want to spoil anyone's fun, they will not tolerate criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Police still get complaints about Halloween pranks going too far, such as eggs and flower being thrown at properties and residents. The elderly in particular, feel intimidated by large groups of noisy trick-or-treaters calling at their homes.
Please find attached a link to 2 documents that you may find useful, during the Halloween Weekend.
The first is a poster designed to discourage trick or treat callers to the house.
Double A5 Version: http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/trick%20or%20treat%202008.pdf
A4 Version: http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/trick%20or%20treat%202008%20A4%20window%20card.pdf
The second is some basic advice for parents that are planning to allow their children to go out Trick or Treating.
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Halloween%20Poster%201.pdf
Please take the time to look at both and circulate to any friends or neighbours who may find them useful.
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26/10/08
This is a message to all members of the Bedfordshire Police Ringmaster Messaging Service.
A new web site has been developed to compliment the email messages that we send you.
The address for the web site is
www.safer-beds.org
The site includes more detailed Crime Prevention Advice which you can use to protect your Home, Vehicle, or Business.
On this site you will also find information about all of the Watch Schemes that we offer, as well as information about events, and local news.
If you have any information about any local events or meetings that will be taking place in your local community please send us the details and we will add them to the calendar.
If you have any comments or suggestions about how the site could be improved in the future, please let us know.
Information, or comments can be sent to
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
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25/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
An attempted Burglary took place in Rectory Road, in Campton, between Saturday the 27th of September, and Wednesday the 22nd of October.
The has gained access to the side of the property by walking up the main front driveway.
A side door to the house has been damaged, but no entry was gained and no property was taken.
Bedforshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to review the security of their homes.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,4,6,8,0,9,/2008.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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23/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
2 burglaries have been reported in the Campton area.
Both crimes took place in Greenway.
A Garage Burglary took place in Greenway, overnight on the 21st to the 22nd of October.
It appears that no property was taken from the garage.
Crime reference, J,/,4,6,6,5,9,/2008.
A burglary took place in Greenway, on Thursday the 23rd of October, between midnight, and 7:15 in the morning.
The offender had broken a single glazed window at the front of the house. A lock on the window was then forced to gain entry to the house.
The offender removed a number of items from the house, and used the owners front door keys to get out of the house.
Crime reference, J,/,4,6,6,3,5,/2008.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about these crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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20/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after officers were called to reports of a ram raid at a Potton Service Station in Biggleswade Road, Potton, at 1.30am Sunday Morning 19th October 2008. Click on the link below for more information.
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/PottonRamraid.pdf
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Potton Service Station Ram Raid Appeal
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after officers were called to
reports of a ram raid at a Potton Service Station in Biggleswade Road, Potton, at 1.30am
Sunday Morning 19th October 2008.
The offenders, using a stolen yellow JCB digger, attempted to steal an ATM machine by
attaching special heavy duty straps to it in order to drag it out but were disturbed when
officers patrolling in a marked police responded to calls to the BP garage.
The offenders made their escape in a dark coloured estate car with a taxi sign on its roof
and sides. In doing so they rammed the marked police car before driving off. The car had
false number plates on it and police are still trying to trace the car. The JCB and another
vehicle, a Mitsubishi L200 silver pick-up, were left at the scene. The JCB was stolen from a
farm in Eyeworth some time earlier.
DC Hazel Taylor, from Bedford CID is investigating and is appealing for anyone who may
have seen the offenders before or after the offence, or people acting suspiciously near the
garage in days leading up to the ram raid, to contact the police.
It is believed there were between four and six offenders involved, all of whom wore masks.
Anyone with information should contact DC Taylor on 01234 275285, Crimestoppers,
anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or text 07786 200011.
Bedfordshire Police are asking the public to look out for JCBs or other large mechanical
equipment that may be parked up in strange places, in case they are being monitored for
use in other crimes.
17/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
Have your say and fill out the online form at www.safer-beds.org, and let your Safer Neighbourhood Team (Local Police officers and a partnership of local agencies) know the 3 three key issues that are affecting your community. This will help a Joint Action Group in establishing policing priorities for your local area and identify other agencies that could assist in implementing the initiatives.
Please be specific about what, where and when things are happening as this will help to target the response.
When you visit www.safer-beds.org, click on the tab labeled 'Neighbourhood Priorities', and fill out the form provided (more information is available on the right hand side of the page). We can also mail the forms to those that don't have internet access. Please let us know if you have any problems.
Thank you to those that have filled out the priorities form already.
We value your support and hope that by working together we can really help to improve the quality of life for residents and for those working and visiting the area.
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13/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
Please click on the link below to for a full list of events taking place in Bedfordshire between Monday 13th, and Friday 17th of October, for Not In My Neighbourhood Week (content over several pages).
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Not_in_my_Neighbourhood_Oct_2008 Mid.pdf
Your Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) would like to know the top three issues you want your Safer Neighbourhood Team to focus on tackling, in your area. You can do this by visiting http://www.safer-beds.org , and clicking on the Neighbourhood Priorities tab on the, and filling out the form provided.
Please inform friends and family (whether or not they receive Ringmaster messages) so they to can inform their SNTs of their top 3 priorities.
We value your support and hope that by working together we can really help improve the quality of life for residents and for those working and visiting the area.
Your Safer Neighbourhood Team appreciates your support and time.
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10/10/08
This is a Ringmaster message to all members in the North, Mid and South Bedfordshire area.
The following information is taken from a Press Release issued by Bedfordshire Police.
Week Marks the Neighbourly Way to Fight Crime!
BEDFORDSHIRE Police will next week (Oct 13 to 17) throw its weight behind a national initiative that celebrates how communities can pull together to make their neighbourhoods even better places to live.
'Not in My Neighourhood Week' is a Home Office backed week of activity that raises awareness of work by local agencies and residents to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
In Dunstable police are supporting an action-packed initiative by South Beds Community Safety Partnership called 'Pride in Downside' that not only runs from October 11 to 20 - but between October 27 and November 3 as well.
The programme kicks off between 11am and 4pm this Saturday (October 11) with a residents' association-led family fun day on Mayfield Road Green where entrance, and the vast majority of attractions, are free.
Other Pride in Downside events include property marking, children's sports and dance days, dog micro-chipping, a coffee morning for the elderly, high profile policing and a Halloween and Firework Safety evening at Morcom Road flats between 5pm and 8pm on October 30.
Safer Neighbourhood officers are supporting an event by North Bedfordshire Community Safety Partnership at Church Lane shops, Goldington, Bedford between 3pm and 6pm on Wednesday (October 15).
The highlight is an "Action Plan Activity Launch" to further combat anti-social behaviour and crime. There will also be marquee displays, free bicycle and phone marking, tamper-proof number plate screws and other goodies.
Between 10am and 4pm the same day officers will be security marking bicycles in Bedford town centre and having a word with those caught cycling in pedestrian areas.
That evening Mid Beds Community Safety Partnership is inviting Neighbourhood Watch co-coordinators to Mid Beds District Council offices at Chicksands to swap good practice, share ideas and unite under the future Central Beds authority. Over 40 people are expected, though more coordinators are always needed.
Safer Neighbourhood Teams in Leighton Buzzard and rural North Beds are marking the week with a wide variety of road safety and crime reduction initiatives, which include property marking and fitting tamper-proof screws to number plates.
In Clapham and Oakley residents are invited to a Neighbourhood Watch launch in Clapham village hall between 7pm and 10pm on Tuesday (October 14).
A similar event will take place between 2pm and 8pm on Thursday (October 16) at Sovereigns, Crown and Heron Quays and Poulter Close in Bedford.
Anyone interested in joining Neighbourhood Watch can find details at www.safer-beds.org. Anyone with information about crime can call 01234 841212, in confidence, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Thank you for your support.
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08/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
A Garage Burglary took place in Greenway, in Campton, overnight on the 5th to the 6th of October.
The offender forced entry to the garage.
The offender removed a site on mower worth 2000, a second lawn mower, a petrol strimmer, a petrol hedge cutter, and a chainsaw.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,4,4,2,4,1,/2008.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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04/10/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
A Burglary took place at a secluded property in Gravenhurst Road, in Campton, on Friday the 3rd of October, between 8:30 in the morning, and 3:00 in the afternoon.
The offender smashed a pane of glass in a side door to gain entry to the house.
A laptop and some cash was taken from the house.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,4,3,7,7,4,/2008.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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25/09/08
This is a Ringmaster Message to all vehicle owners in the Mid and South Bedfordshire area, from Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the information in this message onto any friends or neighbours in the local area.
During the last few weeks there has been a noticable increase in the number of crimes in the area, where the vehicle has shown no signs of a forced entry.
In many cases the owner believed that they had locked the vehicle.
Bedfordshire Police would ask drivers with Remote Central Locking, to physically check a door handle, to ensure that the vehicle is locked.
Remove all property from the vehicle and removing any marks left by Mobile phone and Satellite navigation system, holders.
Consider leaving the empty glove box open so that a potential offender can see that no property is in the vehicle.
The best way to prevent vehicle crime is to park the vehicle in a garage.
Thank you for your support.
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23/09/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
The Autumn version of Watch Wide News is now available. You can find it by following this link http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/NHWWatch%20-%20Watch%20Wide%20News.html
It is also available at http://www.bedfordshire.police.uk under CRIME and then under PUBLICATIONS.
Thanks to Brendan Murray, South Beds Neighbourhood Liaison officer, editor of Watch Wide News.
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Shefford Neighbourhood Team August Newsletter
22/09/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle crime took place in Elm Close, off of Rectory Road, overnight on the 21st to the 22nd of September.
The vehicle was Black, P registered, BMW.
The offender removed 2 wheels from the vehicle, using a jack and a vehicle battery to prop up the vehicle.
The steering wheel was taken from the inside of the vehicle, and a set of golf clubs were taken from the boot.
Bedfordshire Police remind vehicle owners to remove all property from vehicles when parked.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,4,2,0,7,4,/2008.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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24/08/08
This is a Ringmaster Message to all Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators, from Bedfordshire Police
The following information is a press release issued to all residents that live near to Sub Stations.
Any Street Coordinators that have a Sub Station in their area can get leaflets by contacting their local Neighbourhood Watch Office.
North Beds
01234 275165
lynne.arch@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Mid Beds
01582 473158
june.adamson@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
South Beds
01582 473158
brendan.murray@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
Sub Station Watch' Launched
Bedfordshire Police is raising the awareness of the dangers posed by vandalised sub stations and asking the public to help protect them with a new 'Watch' scheme.
Sub Station Watch is being launched in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch and the local energy provider EDF. The scheme is designed to encourage those living near sub stations to keep an eye out for vandals and thieves.
The initiative, led by community safety officer Sandra Murphy, is in response to a substantial rise in metal thefts across the county in recent months.
Sandra Murphy said: "The market value of metal is increasing making it an attractive thing to steal, which is why places like sub-stations are being targeted. We hope that Sub-station Watch will encourage those residents living near to such a site to look out for damage, vandals or thieves. If you see something or someone, call the police or the EDF free phone number on 0800 587 3243."
Sub-station Watch aims to prevent vandalism and criminal damage and prevent children gaining access to sub-stations. It also hopes to encourage existing Neighbourhood Watches to take on sub-stations as part of their remit or create new Neighbourhood Watch schemes where they do not already exist.
Leaflets promoting the scheme will be distributed by the Safer Neighbourhood Teams around the county in libraries and health centres etc.
If you have information about crime being committed in your neighbourhood contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team by logging on to www.bedfordshire.police.uk or phone 01234 841212.
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06/08/08/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
A new website called "Judge for Yourself" has been launched to allow the public get a better understanding of how community sentencing for individual offenders work. Its interactive design will have virtual on-line depictions of the process behind sentencing offenders and will be useful for anyone trying to understand more about community sentencing.
Visit the website at www.ezstream.co.uk/coi/
Thank you for your support.
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26/07/08
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
During the last few months Bedfordshire Police have seen an increase in metal related crimes accross the County.
Schools Buildings and Churches have been particularly targetted.
Bedfordshire Police would like to ask all residents that live near to either schools or churches to be extra vigilant, especially during the school holidays when school buildings are empty.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to report any suspicious activity around these areas immediately, especially if people are seen on the roofs of buildings.
If you have information about any crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.
Thank you for your support.
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24/7/08
This is a Ringmaster message to all residents in the Mid and South Bedfordshire area.
We have received a report from Pirton Neighbourhood Watch, in Hertfordshire of a SCAM that has affected at least 2 residents in the village.
Both residents received a parcel from K warehouses. When they opened the parcel there was a brand new Ipod and an invoice for £400.
A few days later a man called to 1 of the houses, claiming that he had come to collect the parcel. The resident felt that the man was acting suspiciously and so refused to hand over the parcel and instead called K warehouses directly.
They stated that no one from their company had been sent to their address.
It appears that someone is ordering high value goods over the phone and giving false delivery details, then turning up to the house to collect the parcel, leaving the home owner with the bill to pay.
If you receive any property through the post that you have not ordered, please contact the supplier immediately and ask for a date and name for the person who will collect the unwanted package.
If you have any doubts about the validity of anyone who calls to you home, do not allow them in and call the police immediately.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Shefford Neighbourhood Team July Newsletter
18/07/08
This is a message to all members of the Bedfordshire Police Ringmaster Messaging Service.
A new web site has been developed to compliment the email messages that we send you.
The address for the web site is
www.safer-beds.org
The site includes more detailed Crime Prevention Advice which you can use to protect your Home, Vehicle, or Business.
On this site you will also find information about all of the Watch Schemes that we offer, as well as information about events, and local news.
If you have any information about any local events or meetings that will be taking place in your local community please send us the details and we will add them to the calendar.
If you have any comments or suggestions about how the site could be improved in the future, please let us know.
Information, or comments can be sent to
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
15/07/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle crime took place at the car park in Rwoney Warren Wood, off of the A600 in Chicksands, on Saturday the 12th of July, between 12:20, and 12:50 in the afternoon.
The vehicle was a Silver, 02 registered, Volkswagen Golf.
A side window was smashed, and the offender reached throught to remove a rucksack and a coat from the back seat.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,3,1,0,1,3,/2008.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
8/07/08
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
Burglar alarms can be an effective deterrent to criminals. Without proper research they may also constitute a substantial investment. If you are considering purchasing a security alarm then consider one or more of the following: Ask a friend, relative or neighbour who has an alarm - often word of mouth is the best recommendation. Check the Trading Standards Approved website at www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/tsapproved or call on (01234) 228280. If you do neither of these then obtain 2 or 3 quotes to ensure you are getting best value for your money.
Never buy ANYTHING from Cold Calling at the door or by telephone. Remember if the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If in doubt contact the Crime Reduction Officer on (01234) 275273
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
26/06/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
A Burglary took place in Gravenhurst Road, Campton, Shefford, between 5:00 in the evening, on the 25th, and 10:00 in the morning on the 26th of June.
At the above location, an offender has entered the garden, and used a garden fork from a neighbours garden, to lever open the lock on a shed door. Entry was gained, and a mountain bike stolen.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,8,5,0,5,/2008.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
06/06/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
The Crime Reduction Office at Greyfriars Police Station receives a number of queries regarding email hoaxes. To name but a few, the "reverse ATM pin number", the "piece of paper tucked under the rear window wiper" and the "#90/#09" hoaxes are good examples. On the whole, you will find these emails originate from America and you can pretty much discount all of them as a hoax.
As with any good scam, there has to be an element of "truth" to make the story plausible. Quite often, a tv or film storyline is the inspiration for these hoaxes, along with ideas or inventions that never came to fruition. Sometimes, to add authenticity, the email will quote a statement from a police officer. In all of these cases, the officer's name is picked up from the Internet or local newspapers when they have been mentioned in an official press release.
Not only are these hoax emails a nuisance by filling up your Inbox but they increase the fear of non-existant crime, give inaccurate and possibly dangerous advice and have the potential to spread viruses very quickly when everyone forwards the message onto everyone they know.
The advice from Bedfordshire Police is to delete these emails immediately. If you are curious about the content, you can always check it out on the Internet. There are many myth-busting websites set up specifically to counteract the impact of these hoax emails. The only message you should pass on is this one!
Lara Curtayne
Crime Reduction Officer
Bedfordshire Police
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
5/06/08
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
If you live near to an elderly, or vulnerable person, please take the time to think about who might be calling at their home.
3 distraction burglaries have been reported in the Division in the last 3 days.
In all 3 cases the offenders claimed to be from the Water Board, asking to check the water pressue on the house.
The first took place in Stratton Way, in Biggleswade, on Monday the 2nd of June at 11:10 in the morning.
The second took place in Easton Road, in Flitwick, on the 3rd of June, at 4:15 in the afternoon.
The third took place in Biggleswade Road, in Upper Caldecote, on Wednesday the 4th of June, at 11:30 in the morning.
In each case the offenders were 2 white males.
Bedfordshire Police ask residents to be vigilant and to keep an eye on any strange vehicles or vistors to eldery neighbours.
Keep both front and back doors locked at all times.
Always use a door chain and viewer when answering your door.
Always ask for Identification, and check it carefully.
Council, and housing association staff, will make an appointment with you before they call at your home.
03/06/08
This is a Ringmaster Message on behalf of Bedford and District Neighbourhood Watch. Please pass the details of this message to other members of your group.
The next anual Neighbourhood Watch Quiz night will take place on thursday the 19th of June, at police HQ, in Kempston, at 7:00pm.
Come and test out your general knowledge and try to beat the Mayor.
Teams of 4 people, 5 pounds per person which includes a buffet.
Licienced bar, and a Raffle. first prize a Fugi 7.2 mega pixel digital camera.
Team entries to Lynne Arch no later than Monday the 16th of June.
If wish to attend this event, please call the Neighbourhood Watch central office on (01234) 275165) or email lynne.arch@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
29/05/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
2 vehicle crimes have been reported in Campton.
A vehicle crime took place in Priory Road, overnight on the 24th to the 25th of May. The vehicle was a Black, M registered, BMW 3 series. A side window was smashed, and a sports bag was taken from the boot. Crime reference, J,/,2,3,9,2,0,/2008.
A vehicle was stolen from Gravenhurst Road, overnight on the 26th to the 27th of May. The vehicle was a White, X registered, Vauxhall Astra. Crime reference, J,/,2,3,9,0,9,/2008.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
If you have any information about these crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
28/05/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle crime took place in Priory Road, between 11:00 in the evening, on the 24th, and 2:30 in the afternoon on the 25th of May.
The vehicle was a black M registered, BMW 3 Series.
Offenders have smashed the rear passenger window of the vehicle, and pulled the sears forward, and removed a bag from the boot of the vehicle containing a laptop, and other items.
Crime reference number, J,/,2,3,9,2,0,/2008.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote the crime reference number.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
27/05/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle crime took place at the car park to Chicksands Wood, on Sunday the 25th of May, between 1:30 and 5:30 in the afternoon.
The vehicle was a Red, X registered, Vauxhall Astra.
A side window was smashed, and the offender removed a satellite navigation system from the foot well of the vehicle.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,3,7,3,2,/2008.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
24/05/08
This is a Ringmaster Messages to all members in the Bedfordshire area, who may have been using the M1 motorway on the morning of Thursday the 22nd of May.
Please forward this message to any friends or relatives that may have been in the area at the time.
Did YOU See Incident on M1?
BEDFORDSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that happened on the hard shoulder of the M1 in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday, May 22).
It happened at around 7.36am on the northbound carriage, near junction 11, where it appears there was an exchange between the driver of a blue VW Polo and a blue Peugeot.
One of the drivers, a man in his 20s, sustained head injuries and was taken to the Luton & Dunstable Hospital and later transferred to the Royal Free in London where he is in a serious condition.
DI Gary White, of the Beds and Herts Major Crime Unit, wants to establish how the victim sustained his injuries and why.
He is keen to speak to anyone who was on the motorway around that time and saw either vehicle travelling along the motorway or stationary on the hard shoulder.
Anyone with information can contact police, in confidence, on 01707-355959, the main switchboard on 01234 841212 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Thank your for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
23/05/08
This is a ringmaster message to all residents in the Bedfordshire area.
The following message is a Press Release.
Teaming up to stamp out the fraudsters
Trading Standards Officers and Special Constables from Bedfordshire County Council teamed up with Bedfordshire Police on Wednesday (21 May 2008) to stamp out rogue traders in Bedfordshire.
Officers were also joined by representatives from Bedford Borough Council, Mid and South Beds District Council, the Department of Works and Pensions, HM Revenue and Customs, Immigration Officers and Officers from Housing and Council Tax Benefits.
Officers hit the roadside at 6am, with checks on vehicles that appeared to be used by builders or home repair companies. Officers from the multiple agencies carried out checks on whether everyone was registered with the Inland Revenue and that none were claiming benefits illegally. Police checks were also made on equipment to ensure they met the required standards.
Over the course of the day, around 40 vehicles were stopped. The cars and their occupants were checked by the various agencies and some are now subject to benefit fraud investigations. A number of vehicles stopped had no insurance and the teams recovered a stolen Audi car from Kent.
Carl Davies, Head of Trading Standards at Bedfordshire County Council, said: "Joint work exercises like this are key to forming a visual deterrent against anyone hoping to come into Bedfordshire and rip off our residents.
"We are reducing the number of rogue traders in the County. However rogue traders will still try their luck. If you need a reputable trader use one from our Trading Standards Approved scheme."
Special Constabulary Chief Officer Nigel Green from Bedfordshire Police, said: "We are delighted to have had this opportunity to team up with partner agencies, not least because there is often a link between rogue traders and distraction burglars who prey on the most vulnerable members of our community. The public can help by keeping an eye on their elderly neighbours and contacting us if they see anything suspicious."
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
12/05/08
You are all invited to a Smart Water and summer crime reduction presentation, to be held at the police headquarters, Bridgebury House, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9AX, on Monday the 16th of June, at 7:00 in the evening (refreshments provided from 6:30 in the evening).
Mark Winchester will explain the benefits of Smart Water (a way of forensically marking property) and Pete Spicer, North Bedfordshires crime reduction officer, will also be speaking.
Visit: http://www.smartwater.com/ for more information on Smart Water.
If wish to attend this event, please call Lynne Arch on (01234) 275165, or email her at Lynne.Arch@Bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk.
09/05/08
This is a Ringmaster Message to all residents in the Bedfordshire area.
The following press release gives the details of a number of significant Drugs Arrests that have been made in the County.
A SPECIALIST Bedfordshire Police team yesterday (Thursday, May 8) arrested two people and seized suspected crack-cocaine following the latest in a series of successful raids this year.
Detectives swooped on an address in the Meadow Way estate, Leighton Buzzard, at 1.10pm where they arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.
They recovered wraps, scales and other paraphernalia and the pair were taken to Dunstable Police Station and later released on police bail pending forensic analysis of the substance, thought to have a street value of up to £300.
The operation, led by DC Richard Foulkes, involved six officers from the division's Specialist and Economic Crime Unit and was the latest in a series of significant, but wholly unconnected, warrants executed by the unit since January.
Last month the team arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences after raiding a Bedford industrial unit and days earlier they arrested a man after recovering a banned Taser weapon, several hundred ecstasy tablets and amphetamine powder in Biggleswade.
In March SECU arrested four people and seized drugs from five houses in Flitwick - less than 24 hours after working with HM Revenue & Customs to arrest a man in Houghton Regis on suspicion of attempting to purchase prohibited weapons.
In January, the unit arrested five people and seized tens of thousands of pounds believed to be the proceeds of crime following an operation in Leighton Buzzard.
DI Mark Lay, who heads the unit, said: "It has been an incredibly busy year and highlights that if you are involved in drugs and other serious offences in Bedfordshire, you can expect a visit from us at any time of the day or night.
"Part of our success is down to greater public awareness and support of our work, and we continue to urge the public to contact us with information - because we will act on it."
Anyone with information can contact police, in confidence, on 01234 841212 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Watchwide News Spring 2008
2/05/08
This is a Ringmaster message to all residents in the Mid and South Beds area who may own or house Horses.
Equestrians living in the Mid and South beds area, are being encouraged to get their saddle and tack security marked in a joint crime reduction initiative by Horsewatch and the South Bedfordshire Safer Neighbourhood Team.
The event will be held on Wednesday the 21st of May at 7.30 in the evening at TC Feeds, in Kensworth.
There will be a talk by Tim Mockford, on the horse foot structure Security, and how you can help yourselves more Smart Water.
Come and chat PC Louise Howar and PC Viv Dady from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, and chat to horse owners and livery yard owners.
We are also hoping for Farmykey and Freezemark to come as well.
By working jointly with Horsewatch in this way we hope that riders across Mid and South Bedfordshire will come to this event and benefit from this initiative.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Safer Neighbourhood Team April Newsletter
16th April
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
On Thursday the 10th of April 2008, Dean Hall of Beatrice Street, Kempston, appeared at Bedford Magistrate Court and was charged with theft from a motor vehicle and theft of a jacket. Also taken in to consideration were 120 offences of theft from motor vehicles under the 'clean slate' initiative. He was sentenced to 18 months supervision, 12 months Drug Rehabilitation Requirement, and a 3-year ASBO was also imposed which restricts him from entry into any car park in Bedfordshire. The prosecution, following Mr Halls assistance and willingness to admit his criminality supported the sentence.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or a Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal to consider that there is valuables in the car.
Opportunists criminals may find it too much of a temptation to ignore property on view. Keep it hidden and keep it safe.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
14th April 2008
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
Now that the sun is making more frequent appearances the opportunist criminal is finding rich pickings taking advantage of householders who have left doors and windows open. Often they will be working in the garden, sitting outside enjoying the sunshine or have left them open while they "just pop to the shops" or "pick the kids up from school."
Here are some tips, so you can enjoy the longer spring days but keep security in mind.
Secure your doors and windows whenever you are away from home.
When youre in the garden secure any door or window that you cannot see from where you are.
Consider distraction burglars and if an unexpected caller comes to the front door ensure the back door is secure before answering.
If you have a burglar alarm routinely use it.
Repair rear fences that may have been blown over in recent winds.
Plant prickly bushes on garden boundaries.
Ensure side entrances are locked.
Security mark your property - handlers, as well as thieves, hate anything that can be traced back to the owner.
Consider joining Neighbourhood Watch and get neighbours registered with ringmaster. The more people who join the more effective ringmaster can be.
Please pass a copy the attached leaflet to friends, family and neighbours.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.
Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
5th April 2008
This is a ringmaster message to all residents in the Shefford area.
Please find attached a PDF document containing information about your Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Covering the villages of Shefford, Campton, Chicksands, Clifton, Gravenhurst, Shillington, Meppershall, Stondon, and Barton Le Clay.
You can contact your Safer Neighbourhood Team, by calling
01234 842 567
or by email at
snt.shefford@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
26/03/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
A burglary took place in Hoover Place, in Chicksands, between 10:30 on the morning of the 21st, and 12:30 in the afternoon of the 22nd of March.
The offender has used the metal padlock and hinge from the garden shed to smash a rear facing patio door.
A large TV was taken from the living room.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
Be a good Neighbour.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote Crime reference, J,/,1,3,4,7,0,/2008.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email
ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
12/03/08
This is a Ringmaster message to all Neighbourhood Watch members in the Mid, and South Beds areas.
The Bedfordshire Police Community Safety Department, are pleased to announce that funding has been approved for a part time Coordinator for the Mid Beds area.
Mrs June Adamson has been appointed to the position, with immediate effect.
June will be based at Dunstable Police Station, and will work alongside Brendan Murray in the Community Safety Team.
It is planned that Brendan will concentrate on issues in the South of the County, whilst continuing to support June in her duties as required.
The first project will be to update the coordinators database, and once completed, this will allow both Brendan and June to give more time to promoting and assisting the efforts of Neighbourhood Watch groups across both areas.
June and Brendan will share the same phone number (01582) 473158.
Email addresses are as follows.
brendan.murray@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
and
june.adamson@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
10/03/08
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.
A vehicle crime took place in Ampthill Road, Shefford, overnight between the 7th and the 8th of March.
At the above location, an offender has broke into a vehicle, started the engine, and driving off in it.
The vehicle, is an L registered, blue, Vauxhall Cavalier.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates thefts can be reduced by applying a small amount of super glue to the underside of the screw head.
Plates can also be replaced with Anti Tamper plates, which shatter if the offender attempts to remove them.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,1,0,3,2,/2008.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
16/01/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.
The police have been made aware, of several incidences in Bedford town centre involving thefts from shoppers handbags.
Bedfordshire police offer the following advice.
Be aware of distractions, like being asked the time or being jostled, if this occurs, check your bag straight away.
Bags should be made of good quality, strong meterial, leather is the best.
Dont be rushed at the tills, put your purse or wallet away securely and ensure you have fastened your bag properly.
If at all possible, keep purses and wallets in an inside jacket pocket.
If you have any information about these incidences, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
http://www.safer-beds.org
14/01/08
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning on the river Great Ouse between Bedford and St. Neots.
Towns and villages that may be affected may include Bedford, Cople, Willington, Gt Barford, Tempsford, Roxtin, Wyboston, Eynesbury, Little Paxton and, Offord.
For more enquiries please contact the Environment Agencies Floodline on (0845) 988 1188 or visit their website.
Thank you for your support.
http://www.safer-beds.org
11/01/08
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.
If you live near to an elderly, or vulnerable person, please take the time to think about who might be calling at their home.
A quantity of Anglian Water, uniforms have been stolen from the Northamptonshire area. Distraction burglars often use the excuse, that they need to check a water supply, to gain access to peoples homes. Once inside they will quickly locate, and steal cash and valuables, before leaving. It is quite possible, that these uniforms can be used to gain entry to property.
Bedfordshire Police offer the following advice.
Keep both front and back doors locked at all times.
Always use a door chain and viewer when answering your door.
Always ask for Identification, and check it carefully.
Utility companies, council, and housing association staff, will make an appointment with you before they call at your home.
If you have any doubts do not let the person in and dial 9 9 9.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Thank you for your support.
Please phone us with any information or click here mailto:dean.doyle@safer-beds.org to reply.
http://www.safer-beds.org
22/12/07
This is s Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the information in this message to any friends, family, or neighbours in the area.
Many homes will be left empty over the christmas and new year period.
Bedfordshire Police ask residents to take a short amount of time to consider your home security, before you go away.
Try to make you home look occupied. Using timers on lights, a radio, and even the TV, at different periods through the day will give the impression that someone is home.
Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home, collect any post, and open or close curtains. If they are having guests over the christmas holiday, ask if they wish to park a car on you driveway.
Remember to cancel any regular deliveries, like milk and newspapers.
If you normally keep high value items in sheds or garages, consider bringing them into the house, where they will be more secure.
Lock all internal doors and windows, remove the keys from the locks and store them out of view.
If you are leaving a car behind on the driveway, make sure all keys for the vehicle are well hidden.
Most burglars enter the house through a back door or window, so remember to lock side gates, and lock away any garden furniture, ladders, or tools, that an offender could use to gain entry to your home.
Be a good neighbour. Look out for suspicious vehicles or visitors in your area, and report them immediately.
Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.
If you have information about any crime, please contact the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
Thank you for your support.
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8th Dec 2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
Bedfordshire Police want you to have a Safe and Happy Christmas.
The following tips are aimed at reducing winter crime.
When christmas shopping, avoid leaving bags and belongings in the car. Lock everything in the boot.
Remember to put purses and cash away, before leaving cash machines, and shop tills. Dont let other customers, or staff rush you.
Keep sheds and garages secure, Christmas food, and alcohol, are frequently stolen from outbuildings during the Christmas period.
If you are going to be away during Christmas, take some time to consider your security.
Ask a friend, neighbour, or Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, to look after your house whilst you are away.
Ask them to open and close curtains and remove any post from the front door.
Timer switches for Lights, a radio, or even the TV can create the impression that someone is home.
Ask a neighbour to park their car on your driveway.
Check that external lights are working, and that sheds and garages are secured.
Hide away high value items. Burglars will not want to waste time searching.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be extra vigilant during the Christmas period, and to report anything suspicious immediately.
Thank you for your support.
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Winter 2007 Watch Wide News
17/10/07
Neighbourhood Watch
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
A security company is currently cold calling Bedfordshire households, initially by phone, to offer home security checks.
The company have, in at least one case, offered a free alarm, and in another case quoted for an alarm system that the client felt was over priced.
Whilst Bedfordshire Police do not endorse individual companies we recommend that, if you feel you need an alarm, you obtain 2 or 3 quotes in order to get the best value, and that you ensure the company you deal with are registered with National Security Inspectorate.
You can also contact Trading Standards, for approved traders in your area, on (01234) 228280.
The methods being used are very hard sell and rely on increasing the residents fear of crime.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.
If you have any information about bogus callers, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for Mid Beds, or (01582)401212 for South Beds. Or call Crimestoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.
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11/10/07
This is a Ringmaster Message on behalf of Home Watch. Please pass the details of this message to other members of your group.
Brendan Murray, Home Watch Coordinator for Mid and South Beds has moved to new offices at Dunstable Police Station.
Although his email address is unchanged, he now has a new telephone number.
(01582) 473158.
Please make a note of the new number as Brendan is unable to pick up any messages left at the old Leighton Buzzard office.
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This is a Ringmaster Message on behalf of Home Watch. Please pass the details of this message to other members of your group.
The Autumn edition of the Watch Wide News is now available on the Bedfordshire Police website. www.bedfordshire.police.uk
under the heading CRIME INFO
under this heading open OPERATION SCORPION
then PUBLICATIONS from the right side of the menu.
Hard copies are not yet back from the printers, but will start to go out in the next week.
If you have any problems please contact Brendan Murray on 01582 473158.
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Monday the 15th of October sees the start of National "Not in my Neighbourhood" Week, celebrating 25 years of Neighbourhood Watch in England and Wales.
Below is a press release listing some of the events taking place in Bedforshire over the week.
Please attend an event or simply use the week as an excuse to get in touch with other members of your group, or the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to talk about issues and ideas for your area.
Details about your local Policing Team can be found on the Bedfordshire Police web site using the following link
http://www.bedfordshire.police.uk/index.php?_id=389
PRESS RELEASE..................
Crimefighters Team up During 'Not in My Neighbourhood Week'
A NATIONAL week that highlights how communities can successfully pull together in the fight against crime will be celebrated across Bedfordshire next week.
Neighbourhood Watch, Bedfordshire Police and other agencies are joining forces during 'Not in My Neighbourhood Week', which runs from Monday (October 15) to Sunday (October 21) and coincides with the 25th anniversary of Neighbourhood Watch.
On Wednesday (Oct 17) Neighbourhood Watch and fellow members of North Beds Community Safety Group will set up a stall in Harpur Square, Bedford, to highlight how criminal damage is being tackled. Members will hand out a document detailing the partnership work done so far, initiatives in the pipeline and how members of the community can get involved.
>From 6.45pm Thursday (Oct 18) North Beds Neighbourhood Watch will hold a conference at police headquarters in Kempston reflecting on its 25 year history, its ambitions for the future and emergency planning procedures.
At 10am On Friday (Oct 19) police Safer Neighbourhood Teams will hold a tack marking session outside Great Barford Post Office followed by another, at 2pm, at the Elizabeth Curtis Riding Centre in Bromham. A general property marking session will be held at Little Staughton on Sunday (October 21).
A mobile police station, packed with information about Neighbourhood Watch, will tour Parkside in Houghton Regis throughout the week and support the 'Pride in Parkside' initiative spearheaded by South Beds Community Safety Partnership.
In Shefford the week will be used to distribute leaflets and highlighting an event at Shefford fire station in Ivel Road called 'The Big Picture'. It is on October 26 and 27 and will feature everything from dramatic fire safety displays to the mobile police station and bicycle marking. Residents will also get the chance to complete town council questionnaires about their local community.
'Not in My Neighbourhood Week' will mark an important chapter in the history of the new Fairfield estate in Stotfold, since its hoped residents will band together to form three new Home Watch groups.
Similar work will be going on in Bedford's Putnoe and Goldington wards and will continue into the following week when a stall is set up outside Tesco in Goldington Road on October 25.
Safer Neighbourhood Teams across Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard will step up the fight against distraction burglars by distributing hundreds of crime prevention leaflets to the friends and family of elderly people. They pose questions like "Who is Mum Letting in Today?" and "Who is at Dad's Door?"
In Bedford, the Blue Caps and Police Community Support Officers will hand out special "jingle bells" which can be attached to purses and handbags to deter thieves.
Community Safety Manager for Bedfordshire Police, Sandra Murphy, said: "It's encouraging to see so many partners coming together to mark this week. They are raising awareness of crime reduction work and getting even more people involved."
* A limited number of places are still available for the Neighbourhood Watch conference at Kempston. Anyone interested in attending should contact North Beds Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Ian Hunter on 01234 275165.
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Summer 2007 Watchwide News
3/10/07
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto your friends and neighbours.
2 burglaries have been reported in the Campton area.
A burglary took place in Gravenhurst Road, between wednesday the 26th to Monday the 1st of October. The offender entered the front porch and forced open the front door. The house was searched and property was taken. Crime reference, D,/,4,7,7,8,3,/2007.
A Distraction Burglary took place in Gravenhurst Road, near to the junction with Campton Road, on MOnday the 1st of October, at 4:45 in the afternoon. A man called to the house claiming to be from the water board. He was allowed into the home, and asked the owner to check the taps. Mean while a second male entered the house and remved some cash and jewellery. The first offender was a White male, 5 foot 6 in height, with a medium build. He had black collar length hair. The second offender was a White male, 6 foot tall, with a heavy build. Crime reference, D,/,4,7,7,8,3,/2007.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
If small fan light windows are left open in warmer weather, a window restrictor can be fitted to prevent an offender reaching inside.
If you have any information about these crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212. Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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11/09/07
This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto your friends and neighbours.
A Burglary took place in Greenway, in Campton, overnight on the 8th to the 9th of September.
The front door to the house, had been left unlocked.
The offender entered the house, and removed a handbag from the kitchen.
Many Burglaries can be prevented.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.
Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.
If small fan light windows are left open in warmer weather, a window restrictor can be fitted to prevent an offender reaching inside.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 and quote crime reference D,/,4,4,3,8,3,/2007. Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.
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4/9/07
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass this message onto any elderly, or vulnerable residents in the area.
A Distraction Burglary took place in Greenway, in Campton, on Saturday the 1st of September, at 3:00 in the afternoon.
A man called at the house claiming he needed to work on the water supply. He was allowed into the house, and the owner was told to hold onto a tap.
The owner said she needed to go upstairs, where she disturbed 2 further men in a bedroom.
The man left the house, taking a handbag with them.
The handbag was recovered on the A 5 0 7 , between Henlow, and Arlesey.
The first offender was a white male, 30 years old, with a slim build, and brown hair. He spoke with an Irish accent.
The second offender was a white male, 30 years old, heavy build, with ginger hair. He spoke with an Irish accent.
Bedfordshire Police offer the following advice:
Always use a door chain and viewer when answering your door.
Keep both front and back doors locked at all times.
Never let a person into your home, without first confirming their identity, and their reason for calling.
Most utility companies, council and housing association staff, will make an appointment with you before they call at your home.
If you have any doubts do not let the person in and dial 9 9 9.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 and quote Crime Reference, D,/,4,2,7,4,2,/2007.
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3/09/07
This is a Ringmaster message, from Home Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto your friends and neighbours.
Over the past few days, Ringmaster members have reported a number of incidents of cold calling, or suspicous phone calls, in the Mid and South Bedfordshire area.
In some cases the caller has known the residents name, and the name of their bank.
In each case the caller has attempted to obtain further personal details, like account numbers, dates of birth, or maiden names.
Other members have reported visitor to the house claiming to be from chairities, asking the resident to set up a direct debit to the charity, again asking for bank account details at the door.
Bedfordshire Police offers the following advice.
Never buy goods, or services at the doorstep or over the phone.
Never provide personal details over the phone, unless you made the call yourself.
If you are called from someone claiming to be from your bank. hang up, and call the bank yourself.
If you are interested in donating to a charity, ask the caller for information to be sent to you, and then contact the charity directly.
Never invite a cold caller into your home. If you are interested in the service, make an appointment for them to call again, and have a friend or relative with you when they call back.
Be vigilant, and report suspicious activity in your area.
Thank you for your support.
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23rd August, 2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass this message onto any elderly, or vulnerable residents in the area.
3 distraction burglaries have been reported in the Bedfordshire area in a 24 hour period.
The means of entry and the discription of the man are the same each time.
Please take the time to listen to this message, and pass on the details and advice, to any elderly residents in your street.
The first took place in Old Oak Close, in Arlersey, on Tuesday the 21st of August, at 7:00 in the evening.
The second took place in Crawley Close, in Slip End, on Wednesday the 22nd of August, at 2:50 in the afternoon.
The third took place in St Johns Street, in Biggleswade, on Wednesday the 22nd of August, at 4:30 in the afternoon.
In each case a smartly dressed man in a dark suit, called to the house, claiming to be from the water board.
He has been allowed into the house and made some basic checks of pipes and taps.
Meanwhile a second, unseen offender has entered the house through the unlocked front door, and removed cash or jewellery.
The man is a white male, in his 30s to 40s, 5 foot 8 to 6 foot in height, with a slim build, and short dark hair. He spoke with either a scottish, or Irish accent. 1 victim mentioned he was wearing gloves.
Bedfordshire Police ask residents not to allow any stranger into the house with out a valid ID card, and an appointment.
Always use a door chain and viewer when answering your door.
Keep both front and back doors locked at all times.
Check who your water supplier is. Either Anglia Water, or Thames Water, and contact them dirrectly if anyone calls claiming to be from the water board.
If you have any doubts dial 9 9 9 immediately.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds.
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Received 20th July 2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Home Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
During School Holidays, Bedfordshire Police often see an increase in reports of Burglaries and Criminal Damage to school buildings.
Often the empty buildings are seem as an easy target.
Bedfordshire Police ask residents that live or work near to school buildings to be extra vigilant, and report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles, seen on the school site.
If you have any information, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds. Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.
Thank you for your support.
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Received 18th July 2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
Please be advised that the latest (summer) edition of the Watch Wide News is now available to download from the Beds police web site
www.bedfordshire.police.uk
by entering Operation Scorpion and then publications as usual.
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Received 3rd July 2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
A major counter terrorism investigation is underway following two attacks, in London, and Glasgow. Both devices had the potential to cause mass damage to property, but also significant fatalities.
There is no information that suggests that any part of the UK is a specific target, but another attack is believed to be immanent.
This policing activity is being undertaken to ensure that the public at large is kept safe. All police forces across the country will be increasing their police patrols in areas, which may be vulnerable. These include areas where large numbers of people may gather and licensed premises.
Police officers will be visiting such areas and premises in your area throughout the weekend and following days to ensure they are kept safe.
Terrorism affects all of our communities, and their safety is our highest priority. We will do our utmost to help people recognise the signs of suspicious activity, and to assist us in defeating terrorism. Armed officers will be patrolling at significant points such as transport hubs.
The police will continue to work with our partners and communities at local, regional and national level to prevent terrorism.
We need our communities to help defeat terrorism, we need all of our communities to be vigilant, and report any suspicious behaviour to the anti terrorist hotline on (0800) 789321.
Thank you for your support.
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Received 27/06/07
This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto you friends and neighbours.
A vehicle crime was reported in Grange Gardens, in Campton, overnight on the 22nd to the 23rd of June.
The vehicle was a Green, W registered, Jaguar.
The Jaguar badge had been removed from the front of the car, causing damage to the bonnet.
Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.
Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.
Even a cradle for a Satallite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.
Number plates and car stereos can be secured with Clutch Head Screws. This means they can not be removed with a normal screwdriver.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 and quote crime reference, D,/,3,0,5,7,1,/2007.
Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.
Thank you for your support.
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Received 12/05/2007
This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.
Please be advised that the number of vehicle registration plates being stolen has increased.
In order to avoid becoming a victim
please consider using clutch head screws to secure your registration plates.
These are "one way screws" which can be put in place with a regular screwdriver but removing them is virtually impossible.
These screws can be purchased from specialist companies and from suppliers on the Internet.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.
If you have any information about any crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01582) 401212, Or call Crimestoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.
Thank you for your support.
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