| From The Wivenhoe Safety
Neighbourhood Watch Chairman - December 2006
Unfortunately
it is a known fact that at Christmas there are increased criminal
activities. Wivenhoe,
despite its low crime rate and good community spirit, must be on extra
alert for that suspicious vehicle or person in your street. If leaving
your home and see such an individual please dial 999 stating 'there is a
suspicious person loitering - could be a burglar.' Before
leaving your home, double check that all your doors and windows are locked
- if you have two locks on the door use them both. Leave a light on and a
radio is a good idea too. Do
not leave valuables on display in your car. If unloading your car - lock
it each time, as it has been known for criminals to remove valuables
whilst you are offloading the shopping in the house. Consider taking all
that time and care in choosing presents and then they are
stolen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When
out shopping do not have all your money in one place. Do not leave your
purse on top of your bag. Remember pick pockets can be aged 12 yrs to
70yrs. Are
you surprised? In Romford Market I witnessed a women in her sixties
pushing in the crowd - I have a suspicious mind - she was stealing purses
- a difficult arrest as she screamed she was being attacked. She received
4 years imprisonment as she was a professional 'pick-pocket' Have
a happy good safe crime free Christmas. Please
warn your neighbours and other friends to take care. Cllr
Ken Rogers Click here for the Community Safety pages in the Wivenhoe Encyclopedia |