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Wimborne Town SNT Newsletter - Feb

6 Mar 10

For info only,
A number of residents reported on 06 March that their vehicles have had their tyres slashed in the areas of Days Court and Hardy Crescent overnight on 05 March from anytime after 1800hrs. If anyone has seen anything or anyone acting suspiciously in these areas please contact Dorset Police on the non emergency number 222222.

Thank you, PCSO Tracey Downer

24 Feb 10

Revised article:

The Association of Dorset Watch groups has been successful in obtaining funding from the Proceeds of Crime fund.
This funding is purely for East Dorset Residents for the following:
To supply a professional, wire free, domestic burglar alarm, at trade price with a Proceeds of Crime discount of £100 making the alarm £250.00 plus installation (around £150 per property). ONLY 100 WILL BE SUBSIDISED. These are top spec alarms.
or
To supply a mini alarm with built in autodialler, which will alarm and also phone a mobile or land line number with a recorded message, plus 4 window vibration alarms at trade price plus a Proceeds of Crime Discount for £18.00 ONLY 500 WILL BE SUBSIDISED.
Details of these alarms will be at Verwood, Ferndown or Wimborne police station from Thursday morning or the Barrington centre community office Ferndown which is open everyday Monday-Sat 10-12 except Tuesday.
(Verwood police station is shut Wednesdays). See 15th Feb report for a download of details of these alarms.
Alternatively if you know of someone with access to the internet ask them to visit www.nhwdorset.org.uk
We have until May to carry out this project. It will not be repeated.
I hope this is of interest to some of you.
Regards, Anita Rigler

23 Feb 10

For info only,
This message is for information to Homewatch, shop watch and industrial watch - this scam seems to be aimed at persons owning their own small businesses.
This involves a telephone scam whereby you receive a call stating you have recently verbally agreed to sponsor a sum of money to buy books for a local school that you have no knowledge of. If you have made no such aggreement under no circumstances should you pass personal information over the phone and youo should state to the caller you will pass this information to your local police.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you, PCSO Tracey Downer 5118

20 Feb 10

For info only,
This is just a reminder to remove any items of value from vehicles when left unattended due to the increase in vehicle crime in the area. Between 2330hrs on 18th and 1100hrs on 19th a vehicle in the Poole Road area of Wimborne was broken into and items of value were stolen.
For security information - any properties having building work or using any outdoor tools - please be aware an attempt break occured whereby a residents tool left outside was used to attempt to gain access to their garage in the Wimborne Town area. No entry gained and nothing taken.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you, PCSO Tracey Downer

20 Feb 10

Please be aware of a current trend in identity theft tactics employed by a group of African or West Indian males targeting properties with post boxes remote from the front door. These persons usually working in pairs are applying for credit cards using the address of properties with security gates and external post boxes. Once they have made the application they then attempt to steal the incoming mail delivered to the target address from the letter box shortly after the post is delivered. Three attempts have been reported on Golf Links Road and Dudsbury Avenue all using the above method of attack. We are aware that this method has already been successful and large bills on credit cards have been run up in the London area.
If you see anyone suspicious trying to access a neighbours mail please call police immediately. You can get good identity advice from the following web site www.cifas.org.uk
f you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you.
Regards, PC Julian Humphries 1496

15 Feb 10 (Revised - see 24th Feb)

The Association of Dorset Watch Groups was successful in securing £15,000 from the Proceeds of Crime fund to subsidise alarms for East Dorset residents.

Details - Word document (900kB) - download. (Note - the official logos have been removed due to the size of the file).

I hope this may be of interest to some of you.
Regards, Anita Rigler

1 Feb 10

Twice recently we have had theft of scrap items from a unit on the Canford Bottom Industrial Estate. The items were left out in the yard but had a value of several hundred pounds. If you see people or vehicles entering or leaving this estate in the middle of the night please call the non-emergency number 222222.
You may recall I told you about the theft of a car headlight in November last year. We have had another very similar theft near Beaucroft School in Wimborne Rd. A car had the rear indicators carefully removed, this time during daylight hours!
Finally if you have any members who have untaxed vehicles on their driveways they might like to know that a resident in Marshfield had their car stolen recently. The vehicle was not advertised for sale, three men with a lorry made a casual enquiry about purchasing the car and a price was agreed. While the owner was inside they hitched the car to their lorry and drove off.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

14 Jan 10

We have had several reports of milk stolen from doorsteps following delivery early hours of 13 January.
Grove Road
St John's Close (2 reports)
Crescent Road
Leigh Road
Avenue Road (2 reports)
Cuthbury Close
There may well be many more unreported incidents yet to come in.
I cannot think what to recommend for this type of crime other than to have the milk delivered to a different part of the address but out of sight?

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 01202/01305 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you

12 Jan 10

Driver Refresher Courses designed to refresh and update your driving skills

A half day (3 hour) Driver Refresher Course aims to help drivers update their knowledge and skills. No driving is involved. The group discussions include: new driving techniques; changes in the law and Highway Code; keeping fit to drive; motorways and roundabouts
As part of a pilot scheme courses are free to attend at various venues around the county.
The following Driver Refresher Courses are free to attend to book your place contact Dorset County Council's Road Safety Team by email roadsafety@dorsetcc.gov.uk or 01305 224558
Day Date Time Venue
Fri 26 February 9.30am Verwood - The Hub
Fri 26 February 2pm Verwood - The Hub
Wed 3 March 9.30am Corfe Mullen Village Hall
Wed 10 March 9.30am Bournemouth Kings Park Safety Centre
Wed 10 March 2pm Bournemouth Kings Park Safety Centre
Tues 16 March 9.30am Poole Upton House - The Study
Wed 17 March 9.30am Poole Upton House - The Study

A limited number of practical driver refresher courses are also available free of charge (usually £37.50), full details are available at the courses.

6 Jan 10

For info only:
Emergency services are likely to be extremely busy of the next few days, and during any adverse or extreme weather situations. Please remind people not to dial 999 to report non-essential issues. People are also being advised to only visit local A&E departments in an emergency. Or you can call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 for health advice and information.
Bear in mind that emergency vehicles may take additional time to get to you. Allow for this wherever possible by ensuring that you have a short-term contingency plan in case of severe delay.
Only travel when absolutely necessary. If you have to travel, take sensible footwear rather than high heels for example, warm clothing, blankets, a shovel, food and water. Ensure you carry details of any recovery agency with you. Also ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy for the conditions - tyres, windscreen washers and wipers, lights, petrol, heater.
People should drive with extreme caution, even if the roads appear gritted and moderate their driving to the road conditions - keep their speed down, avoid harsh acceleration or braking and keep a much greater distance between them and the vehicle in front as stopping distances increase.
Clear any snow from roofs and windows prior to your journey. It can slip and obscure vision as it defrosts.
Monitor the traffic and weather conditions and plan journeys by using the Highways Agency website, listening to DAB digital 'Traffic Radio' or local radio stations, or by calling the Highways Agency information line (08457 50 40 30).
Health: Everyone is urged to make sure that they wrap up warm, stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to go outside, and have plenty of hot drinks throughout the day, especially the elderly.
Do not go out unless absolutely necessary. You are more likely to fall or slip in the icy conditions.
If you have elderly or other vulnerable neighbours, please check up on them and make sure that they are keeping warm and are able to have hot drinks and hot meals to ensure that they are kept safe during the severe weather period.

In addition to the above information and advice, should people have no choice but to abandon their vehicles due to the conditions, police are advising they are left as close to the verge as is safe to do so or risk having them removed to allow access for emergency vehicles and gritters.

Please check all the agencies' websites for more information:

www.bournemouth.gov.uk
www.poole.gov.uk
www.dorsetforyou.com
www.dorset.police.uk
www.dorsetfire.co.uk
www.highways.gov.uk
www.nhs.uk

PCSO Tracey Downer 5118

21 Dec 09

Everyone is busy and distracted but this is just what the criminal is looking for. When you are out shopping take extra care to protect your bags and valuables.
Do not leave presents in your unattended cars. Always secure your house, even if you are just popping next door. If you are visiting relatives and staying away overnight make sure your house is properly secured.

Happy New Year.

Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

14 Dec 09

You all need to be aware that jobbers charged an elderly person £3100 for cleaning a driveway and house roof in Glendale Close Wimborne on 13 Dec. Fortunately the largest part of the bill was paid by cheque and this is now being cancelled.
The males were driving a blue Transit Van HD07 FHZ which comes back to a keeper who does not live in Dorset. However information received suggests this vehicle is being used by a Dorset resident and as such we can expect more calls of this nature.
Please bear in mind for your elderly members and give them the confidence to call the police if they are at all unsure of any caller to their home. Please ask them all to turn away uninvited callers.
The incident number is 492 dated 13 Dec. If you do see this vehicle outside anyone's home please do call it in on 222222.

2 Dec 09

During the morning of 30th November a theft occurred at one of Colehill's community facilities. An unattended hand bag had fifty pounds removed while the owner was engaged in activities in another room. Please be mindful of where your property is at all times and never leave items of value in insecure locations that are open to the public.
Many of you may have seen the story in the local press of the little girl whose birthday money was stolen from her cards in the post. I feel it is timely, as we approach the Christmas period, to remind people not to put cash in the post.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Regards, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

23 Nov 09

You have not heard much from us this month, which is a reflection of the very low number of crimes so far in November.
In the last week there have been two burglaries to insecure houses. Both times entry was gained by an insecure rear door. If you go out, even for a very short time, please ensure all doors and windows are locked.
Earlier in the month a vehicle left in a residents parking area off Middlehill Rd had a front head lamp assembly stolen. The item was carefully removed so it would seem the offender was shopping for spares.
It seems a while ago now but I can report that the Halloween weekend passed with few reports of disorder or criminality. The period around 5th November was also relatively quiet with no reports of people using fireworks inappropriately.

I have attached a useful document provided to us by The Illegal Money Lending Team for members information download.

Here is a link to our October SNT Newsletter (1MB): download

19 Nov 09 - Bogus Child Abduction Abduction Rumours

You may be aware of a story which is doing the rounds regarding an attempted child abduction at an ASDA store

We have spoken to Asda Press Office who have confirmed the incident is a HOAX.

For your information below is what Asda has issued on their website:

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Don't be taken in by this urban myth about a child abduction

A completely false rumour about a child being abducted in an Asda supermarket has been spreading like wildfire on the internet and by text message in the past couple of days.

It's a hoax story that appears regularly in a variety of guises. The story is usually that a little girl is abducted from her family while they are shopping, then taken to the toilets, where her head is shaved so she can be smuggled out as a boy. This urban myth has circulated for more than 10 years and sometimes rears its head. It's as untrue today as it's ever been.

Here's the latest version some people have received as a text message or email:

"Dear All. This is a very serious message that I hope you can pass on to as many people as you can. Last night at the big Asda in Manchester a 3 year old girl went missing. Fortunately their policy when something like this happens is to lock the doors. The little girl was found in the toilets with 2 Romanian women. One shaving her head and the other dressing her in boys clothes. This come from an employee who was there last night. Please pass the message round to as many as you can and remain extra vigilant with your own children."

So if you receive the message don't worry about it - have a Google around and you'll see plenty of examples of the same story in many different guises and different places.
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Digital TV Switchover Help Scheme
The Scheme is run by the BBC in conjunction with the Government. It provides practical support whereby eligible people can have digital television installed to one TV in their home, along with a back up support service.

The scheme helps eligible groups who may face greater barriers in switching to digital TV. It includes easy to use equipment to meet the client's needs, help with installing equipment, fitting a new dish or aerial where possible, as well as a demonstration and someone to call for help while people are getting used to the new equipment.

How can we work together?

Please take a moment to think of people you come into contact with and consider some of the difficulties they may face in preparing for these changes.

The scheme has been specifically set up to give practical support to people facing physical or mental impairments. The eligibility criteria are: -
. Are registered blind or partially sighted or
. Have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
. Get (or could get) certain disability benefits, or
. Are aged 75 or over.

Further information is available at our website www.helpscheme.co.uk

9 Nov 09

Reports from Foxcroft Drive area of a utility company cold calling, trying to get you to change over your utility company to them.
Often you do not know you have changed suppliers. They may ask to see copies of your bill and then you may find you have changed over without consent.
As with all door step callers have nothing to do with them for your own consumer protection. We have several complaints about this company from Ferndown and Ashley Heath but unfortunately I cannot name them.
Also be aware of the burglar alarm/home security company which we regularly warn members about are back canvassing throughout East Dorset. They have featured on BBC Rogue Traders and Watch Dog more times than I can remember of the past few years.
Ferndown was saturated with calls last week. They are offering 'free shredders' as a way of getting in the door.
Please remind your more vulnerable members never to deal with cold callers for their own consumer protection and remember there should always be a 7-day cooling off period. However some of the more disreputable companies install their alarms the same or the following day before you can change your mind but the cooling off period is still valid. The monitoring charge for these alarms is usually exceptionally high and you are tied into a very long contract.
Thank you for passing this message on. You may save your neighbours thousands of pounds. Literally!
May I just mention that it is well worth registering your telephone number with the Telephone Preference Service to stop these cold callers from contacting you. Email users register online at www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps, it is very easy. Telephone users can call 0845 070 0707. It takes 28 days to be effective but it is then an offence for anyone to ring with an unsolicited call. Unfortunately they cannot stop calls from abroad.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you, Anita

3 Nov 09

Good arrest by local officers on Ferndown Ind Est 1/2 Nov. 4 males local to Ferndown arrested for going equiped to commit crime. Car also siezed as it contained red diesel.
Wimborne Road West vehicle had windscreen smashed 1 Nov late evening.
Hardy Crescent Wimborne registration plates stolen from a car both front and rear. 29/30 Oct.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

29 Oct 09
I would like to say how nice it was to see so many people at last night's AGM. I would also like to repeat what I said last night for the benefit of those who could not make it. I am happy to receive constructive feedback regarding our Ringmaster messages as I believe this will help us improve the service we provide.
This weekend is Halloween and the end of the half term holiday and as such there are extra staff on duty to cope with the anticipated rise in anti-social behaviour calls. I would like to encourage you and your groups to contact us at an early stage if you see groups of young people roaming the streets. To that end the Colehill SNT mobile phone number is 07825 521793.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

26 Oct 09 - Colehill

So far this month we have had four thefts across the Colehill area.
Overnight on Weds 7th Oct a padlock & chain was removed from a field gate in Long La. Although it appears this was to facilitate some fly tipping rather that to steal the items.
On the afternoon of the Tues 13th Oct a public spirited resident had his warning triangle stolen from Olivers Rd where he had left it to warn motorists of a fallen tree.
Sometime between Fri 2nd & Weds 14th Oct a resident in Glynville Cl had two cat scarers stolen from her garden.
Overnight Weds 21st Oct an outboard engine was stolen from a boat in Bridle Way.
This weekend is Halloween both Matt and I will be performing high visiblity foot patrols in the Colehill area.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

21 Oct 09

Wimborne Town - For info only
Between 1200hrs on Monday 19102009 and 0815hrs on Tuesday 20102009 a vehicle was parked in the location of West Borough when damage occured to the windscreen by an unknown object
Between 2200hrs on Thursday 15102009 and 1345hrs on Saturday 17102009 a vehicle was parked in the location of Kings Street when the offside wing mirror was snapped off by unknown means
Between 1700hrs on Friday 09102009 and 1400hrs on Saturday 10102009 3 vehicles were parked in the location of St Johns Hill. One vehicle had its aerial and rear wiper removed, another had the drivers side wiper snapped off and another had a fixed graphics sign damaged and an indicator broken off by unknown offenders

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you, PCSO Tracey Downer, Wimborne Town SNT

19 Oct 09

Last Thursday, 15 October, at about 4pm a lady living in the Wesley Road area of Colehill had a suspicious female visitor.
The woman is desthcribed as white, late 40's to early 50's, 5' 4" to 5' 6" tall. She had blonde hair, which she wore up and is described as buxom. She was wearing a bright pink sweatshirt, blue jeans and grey shoes.
She spoke with a local accent and said she was calling at the address in relation to a dishwasher for sale. The householder was sure she recognised the woman as having called about a month previously with a similarly spurious enquiry about a television.
On this occasion the resident did exactly the right thing and did not let the person in. If you have any caller who is not expected make sure you check their identity and if you are not completely happy do not let them enter your house. Always use a security chain or similar device until you are happy.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

5 Oct 09

Unfortunately over the last couple of weeks we have seen a number of reports of criminal damage to peoples property across the Colehill area. Vandalism to fences or damage to vehicles left parked on the road. This is happening overnight and not just at weekends.
If anyone sees the sort of drunken anti-social behaviour that leads to this sort of damage I would be grateful if they contacted the police at the time. It is far better for us to try and prevent this sort of thing happening than investigate subsequently. If you do discover damage to your property please do report it. An accurate record of what crime is happening helps me to get resources into the Colehill area to deal with these problems.
Offenders were disturbed trying to break into a shop in Middlehill Rd in the early hours of Weds 30th Sept and fled empty handed.
A quantity of scrap metal was stolen from land used by a builder in the Long Lane area on the same night.
The incidents are not thought to be connected.
Please ensure anything of value is secured or locked away inside when unattended.
f you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

24 Sept 09
We have a report from one of our more active members that a male has today telephoned him with an American accent congratulating him on being selected (not sure what for) and then proceeded to say he would knock down informant's interest rate. He then asked the member to press 6 on the phone. When informant asked caller for his details the phone was put down.
I assume 1471 showed no caller number. This would normally be the case.
This would suggest one of those automatic random dialers and by pressing 6 you would probably confirm your telephone number and that the number was live for a follow up call.
However the member was concerned enough that he asked for you all to be made aware.
Consumer Direct is the organisation to direct your calls to if you need more advice 08454 04 05 06 but our incident number for reference is 205 dated 24 Sept.

I also have a report of a Transit van stolen from Furzehill area near to the crossroads reported 22 Sept. I don't think the vehicle was roadworthy and the theft could have occurred anytime from 4 August.
Regards, Anita Rigler

23 Sept 09

Yellow Pages/Telephone Directories deliveries will commence on the 30th October 2009.

The companies instruct the delivery agents not to leave directories in view of the street, but that it is sometimes unavoidable.
To minimise the risk of burglaries being caused as a result of directories which may be left outside of properties for a prolonged period, please ask members to take them in for neighbours who are away or on holiday.

5 Sept 09

Further to yesterday's message about bogus police officers in Middlehill Rd.
This incident occurred at about 8pm on Weds 2nd Sept. The victim discovered a man and a woman in his house rifling through his kitchen drawers. When challenged they stated they were police officers but they had no ID to confirm this. He managed to get them to leave and nothing was stolen. It transpired they had forced a rear door to gain entry.
The male is described as - white, six foot, well built, in his forties, short mousey brown hair that is greying. Wearing a short dark coloured rain coat, dark trousers and shoes.
The female is described as - white, five eight tall, in her forties, mousey coloured shoulder length hair. Wearing dark coloured bomber jacket and dark trousers.
Both are described as having South London accents.
It should be stressed that this is an unusual occurrence and basic home security as recommended by Police & Neighbourhood Watch coupled with robust checking of people at the door will usually deter this kind of offender.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

4 Sept 09

1. Two people called at an address in Middlehill Rd purporting to be police officers. They were not in uniform and the elderly resident turned them away when they could not produce identification.
This information has just come through to us and we are seeking to gain more information about this incident. When I have more detail I will send another message.
The resident in this situation did exactly the right thing and I cannot stress enough the importance of requesting to see identification of people calling at your house.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Thanks,
Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

2. Over the weekend 22nd - 23rd August a vehicle parked on the road in Colehill La was scratched and dented on the rear offside wing.
Between 11am and 2pm on Tues 1st Sept a handbag was stolen from an unattended car. The vehicle was left secure in a car park adjacent to the Cranborne Rd near Furzehill. The rear windscreen was smashed and the handbag taken without entering the car.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks,
Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

3 Sept 09 - Horse Watch

A stable in the Corfe Mullen area was entered overnight and the hair on a horses tail was hacked off. Although this was cosmetically unsightly the horse was otherwise unharmed, no other horses were touched.
There does appear to be an increase in horse related crime please ensure all property is secure and marked.
If anyone would like crime prevention advice or any tack marking please give me a call on 07825 521735

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you, Wimborne Rural SNO and Horse Watch Coordinator PC 61 Jane Brittain

1 Sept 09

1. A member has reported the following which you may wish to be aware of:

"On 31st I received a telephone call from an international number. When answered it is a recorded voice saying that they can reduce interest on Delta & Visa cards and to press button 6. I did not do this but rang my bank & was informed that they are aware of this & that it is "Phishers" trying to get the number of your bank account. Thought I had better let you know about this."

2. Thank you to the many contacts and members who have voted for John's bid for funds from the Criminal Justice System.

Many of you have found the text on the web site link to be corrupted and may have been unsure what you were voting for.
John Shave has provided the correct text below which I hope will be useful for you to copy and paste so that you can forward onto your neighbours.

"Burglary Prevention in East Dorset
Burglaries in East Dorset so far this year have increased by 50% compared with this time last year. Analysis shows that having a burglar alarm reduces the risk of becoming a victim. As part of an Autumn public awareness and burglary prevention campaign, we would like to offer Neighbourhood & Home Watch members subsidised prevention aids as follows:
Offer 1: 500 Portable Motion Detector Alarms with PIR autodialler each packaged with 4 Window Alarms at a £10 subsidy on the purchase price of £28. Total request £5,000
Offer 2: 100 Wireless Burglar Alarms at a £100 subsidy on the purchase price of £350. Total request £10,000. Grand total £15,000
We will use the extensive network of Watch groups in the District to publicise the offers to their members in areas deemed to be at risk.
We have in excess of 15,000 Watch members covered by 9 structured Associations"

The web address to register your vote is still
http://www.cashback.cjsonline.gov.uk/cc.asp?area=9&mode=vote

East Dorset is near the bottom. Open the link and click again until you see a tick. Pop your email address in the bottom, confirm (or whatever the word is) and its done! Some of you have received a reply to say submissions have closed. This is nothing to do with the voting so please persevere. Your vote will be counted.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Thank you, Anita Rigler.

27 August 09

Two members have today at 1200 noon reported a suspicious white Transit registration FJ53 CJU calling on residents in Culverhayes and Parmiter Road area touting for gardening work.
The vehicle was stopped checked in Lewens Lane Wimborne about 1245 hrs. There are no offences at this time. However I urge vigilance and if this vehicle is seen outside an elderly person's home please call it in via the 222222 number, quoting incident number 221 dated 27 Aug.
Once again we only need calls if working at a vulnerable persons address, not just general sightings.

May I remind all members that the steam fair is approaching and that there will be a much higher number of cold callers over the next few weeks whilst the travellers are down for the steam fair.
This is a good opportunity to remind your more vulnerable members about the dangers of dealing with cold callers for their own consumer protection.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you, Anita Rigler.

225 August 09

Wimborne Town for info:
Two vehicles in the area of West Borough, one vehicle in the area of Grove Road and one vehicle in the area of Old Manor Close had their tyres slashed in the early hours of Monday the 24th Aug. It would appear that 4x4s were the main target.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
PCSO Tracey Downer 5118

24 August 09 - Various Driver Courses for young & old !

Young drivers can brush up on road safety tips for summer - A free practical driving refresher course is available to young people.

Driver error is a factor in the vast majority of collisions. And the county council's road collision statistics reveal that, in the last 3 years, almost one in every three car drivers killed or seriously injured were aged 17-24.
The county council is now inviting young drivers aged 17-24 to sign up for the 90-min driving sessions. As part of a pilot scheme, a limited number of sessions - which usually cost £37.50 - are being offered free of charge.
The offer is open to any driver aged between 17 and 24 who holds a full driving licence (i.e., they've passed the DSA car driving test) - get more information and register for the scheme by calling the road safety team on 01305 224267 or by emailing roadsafety@dorsetcc.gov.uk
All sessions are taken with an experienced driving instructor and can include both town and country driving. They focus on areas including hazard perception and awareness, maintaining a safe travelling distance from the vehicle in front and managing speed.
The driver provides the car, which must be roadworthy, taxed and MOT'd and the driver must be insured to drive it. The instructor will ask to see the driver's licence and proof of insurance before the drive takes place.
Drivers can also get information about advanced driving courses, Pass Plus, and a handy guide to buying your first car, 'On The Road', which is produced by the county council's trading standards team.

Drive 55 Plus

Drive 55 Plus is a casualty reduction initiative to reduce the numbers of drivers aged 55 plus being injured on our roads. A 3 hour Driver Refresher Course aims to help drivers update their knowledge and skills. No driving is involved. The group discussions include: new driving techniques; changes in the law and Highway Code; keeping fit to drive; motorways and roundabouts.

Driver Refresher Courses are free to attend - to book your place contact the Road Safety Team on 01305 224558 or email roadsafety@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Dates/venues will appear on www.dorsetforyou.com/roadsafety or contact the Road Safety Team.

20 August 09

Colehill:
The One Stop at Dales Dr was broken into again but a passing member of the public disturbed the offenders and they left the scene without any goods. On the same night a capping stone was stolen from a garden wall nearby and it is believed this was used to break the window. If anyone saw or heard anything on that night - Mon 10th Aug please contact us in the usual way.
Over the weekend of the 7th - 9th Aug a cat was shot with an air rifle in the Colehill La, Lonnen Rd area. Unfortunately the cat was killed. If you see people with air weapons please call so we can check they are being used correctly.
Between 9th & 12th Aug a commercial premises on the outskirts of Wimborne was broken into and a moped stolen. This is for info and as a reminder that unfortunately opportunistic criminals are looking out for vulnerabilities in your security arrangements. Don't give them the chance to make you a victim of crime.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett ,Colehill SNT

19 August 09

Wimborne:
Between 6th - 11th Aug in the area of Eastbrook Row a motor vehicle was broken into and items were stolen by unknown offender
Between 2100hrs and 2359hrs on 8th Aug an insecure mens silver mountain bike was stolen from the area of Poole Road.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you. PCSO Tracey Downer 5118

14 August 09

A paving company in Dorset has been causing problems regarding the work they carry out and the amount they charge for their services. The vehicle they use is a white Vauxhall Navaro with a similar registration to VU 08 ZDN if seen please notify Dorset Trading Standards as soon as possible.
Many thanks, PCSO Joe Cherrett
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.

31 July 09

Overnight Fri 24th to Sat 25th July an insecure garage in Cutlers Place was entered and clothing stolen. Please check garages, sheds and other outbuildings are secure. We have a number of good crime prevention devices to help you protect your property, please contact us if you would like further details.
In the very early hours of Sun 26th July two men threw a bin through the window of the One Stop in Dales Dr and stole a large quantity of cigarettes. They drove off in a dark coloured Rover motor car.
During the afternoon of Tues 21st July a workman had some gardening power tools stolen from the open back of his truck. There was a considerable delay in the reporting of this crime. I only mention it to remind everyone to be vigilant about not leaving valuable items in vehicles.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

22 July 09

Farm Watch East Dorset:

Males (not known how many) in a metalic Blue Vauxhall Astra R701 DUR were disturbed around stables in Knoll Lane Corfe Mullen about 2.00 pm today.
It is said they made a feeble excuse when challenged and were said to be "snooping around".
Incident 312 dated 22 July refers, via 01202 222222

You may also wish to know that 4 males were arrested in Alderholt. They were driving a vehicle well known to the farmers for poaching, white Peugeot 308 L553 STR

999 please for the above vehicle seen in suspicious circumstances, or 222222 for any other additional information or historic sightings.
Thank you, Anita Rigler.

For information - door-to-door campaign to promote recycling:

Dorset County Council has commissioned a company called MEL Research from Birmingham to carry out 'door-to-door public engagement campaign' from 6 July 2009 for 16 weeks to promote kerbside recycling. The campaign will involve speaking to local residents across the Dorset County Council area albeit in single District Council areas in any one week.

The staff carrying out this work will carry identification from MEL research, will be wearing high visibility vests and carrying a headed Dorset County Council letter confirming the fact that MEL are working for DCC. The contact point within Dorset County Council is Kirstin JUNIPER on 01305 228668 in the event of any issues that arise.

14 July 09

Colehill:
Early this morning, a house in the area of Lonnen Rd, Colehill was burgled. A large amount of jewellery was stolen, specific details unknown.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thanks, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

Wimborne Town:
Between 1530hrs and 1800hrs on 9th July a secure ladies white/blue raleigh bicycle was taken from the side of a house near to Stevensons Close. The cycle was later found in the town centre and returned to owner
Between 0001hrs on 7 July and 2359hrs on 10 July two cycles were stolen from an insecure garage in Poole Road.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Thank you, PCSO Tracey Downer.

1 July 09

Between 21:00 and 21:10 a child Raleigh bicycle was stolen from the front garden on a house in Grove Road, Wimborne.
While shopping a woman had her purse stolen from shoulder bag while shopping in Crown Mead.
Overnight on 05 July, in Leigh Road a vehicle windscreen was damaged.

22 June 09

Over last weekend a number of cars were damaged in the Leigh La, Fairfield Cl area. Two vehicles had number plates snapped off and one had some bricks put on it scratching the roof. Also a plant pot at a property in Leigh La was smashed.
Same weekend another vehicle was damaged in Lonnen Rd by having the wing mirror kicked off.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

I have been asked to put out the following information after receiving enquiries regarding the Google Earth camera cars:
There is no law preventing you being photographed in a public place as long as the image is not indecent or used to harass you.
Thank you, Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

18 June 09

Over the weekend of the 5th-7th June trespassers entered the grounds of St Michaels Middle School and caused damage to property and equipment.
This is one of our key areas for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. Anyone who lives nearby or has occasion to go past the school and sees anything untoward please report in the normal way.
Between Fri 5th June and Weds 10th June a car windscreen was damaged in Dales Dr by a ball bearing believed fired from a catapult.
On the afternoon of Sat 13th June a mobile phone was stolen at a party from an unattended handbag left in the garden. Please be aware of where your valuables are when out socialising.
Evening of Monday 15th June an insecure bike was stolen whilst unattended for only a few minutes outside the Co-Op in Smugglers La. Always lock your bike up even if only leaving it for a moment.

If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Thank you, PC Steve Brett, Colehill SNT

17 June 09
Wimborne:
On 10 June unknown offender stole items from an insecure vehicle in Allenview car park
Between 13-14 June entry gained to a secure vehicle by unknown means and items taken in Julians Road car park
Between 13-15 June car aerial unscewed and stolen from the roof over the weekend by unknown offender in St Catherines
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

SNO PC Andy Watkins, PCSO Tracey Downer and PCSO John Radford

16 June 09

On 13th June, 2 males charged an elderly resident for works to the roof, which does not appear to have been carried out.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Thank you, Leigh Park SNT

8 June 09

Dorset County Home and Neighbourhood Watches:-

We have received a report today from Wiltshire and Avon and Somerset Police of a male who has committed a distraction burglary in their area.
Whether or not connected, some distraction burglaries were reported in North Dorset several weeks ago.
Today his description is white male, 50 years of age, wearing a blue boiler suit khaki base ball cap. He claims to be from the Water Company and needs access to your home to turn off the water.
The male may be in company with a female, no description, and no vehicle details are available.
It would be very helpful if you could warn your more vulnerable members and encourage them to dial 999 if they suspect anyone suspicious calling at their home.
The incident number for reference is 234 dated 8 June.
If you have any information regarding this message please call the Dorset Police on 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

April

**For info only**
A burglar alarm company is currently canvassing for business throughout Dorset. This company has been the subject of previous circulations but reports this time state the company are offering to fit a free smoke alarm as a means of gaining your interest. The alarms frequently offered by these type of companies include a nominal charge for the installation but the monitoring fee is extremely expensive. As with all casual callers we recommend you do not deal with them for your own consumer protection. If you do need more advice please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

25th March 09

Dorset Police are looking for a male who is committing deception offences throughout Dorset. The report yesterday was from Weymouth. Wiltshire police also have an interest in this male. He is travelling so this message is relevant to you all.
We believe the method he uses is to find a parish or church notice board and to get names and/or addresses of people attached to the church, he then uses this info to call on those persons suggesting he has been sent by the vicar. He uses the vicars name stating he/she has sent him along. He then convinces the victim to lend him sums of cash stating he will pay it back. He is very plausible and easily wins the victims confidence. He has in the past been known to approach persons in the post office using this tactic. It is possible that he is driving in a Silver Ford Focus part registration: NG06***.
The male is described as 6ft tall, 23 years old, slim build with dark hair possibly curly, crooked teeth with Scottish accent. At one of the incidents he claims his name is Liam.
Any information at all would be appreciated please via 222222. Message number 358 dated 24 March.

Anita Rigler, ex Eastern Watch Co-ordinator has moved to her new role at Verwood Police Station 222817 as County Wide support to local Safer Neighbourhood teams. Your point of contact is now your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

12th March 09

Important information about a telephone scam designed to get you to disclose bank card details.

Unknown persons are calling on the telephone, they claim to be from the Tax Office and are advising that the recipient of the call is due a tax rebate; personal information is requested, this includes name, address and date of birth along with a credit/debit card number and the 3 digit security number from the back of the card.
Please do not give the caller any information - our advice is to terminate the call immediately.
HM Revenue and Customs advise that if you are due a tax rebate then contact will be made via the post, they do not make any contact via the telephone to advise of tax rebates.
Also note this is very similar to the BT call advising that your account is over due and if immediate payment is not made the phone will be disconnected.
Never pass your details to anyone over the phone. Reputable companies will never ring you. They will always write to you.
Steve Brett PC1313.

4th March 09

A group of sales people representing a well known home improvement company were working in the Colehill area. My enquiries have revealed that they were genuine. However if you were not happy with the sales techniques used please contact Trading Standards at Dorset County Council or Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.
Steve Brett, Colehill SNT.

4th Feb 09

Reports from Ferndown and West Moors that a burglar alarm company are again canvassing for business. Please warn your more vulnerable members not to deal with cold calling canvassers of this nature for their own consumer protection. Their MO is to sell the alarms quite cheaply but charge a very expensive maintenance fee..

26th Jan 09
A report from Wimborne Road West, near to The Acorns. A neighbour witnessed a burglary and called police. On attendance the offenders left in a silver vehicle, possibly a Volvo registration VE02 MWC. If anyone believes they saw anything suspicious which could help with enquiries then Dorset Police would be pleased to hear from you.