Crime Sheet June 2008

Dear Resident,

There were 19 crimes of note reported to Police during May. While there are no particular trends or hotspots a significant number of these crimes occurred overnight & therefore I would urge residents to take an extra look out of the window before going to bed or if you happen to get up during the night. If you do see anyone acting suspiciously then please do call the Police as this can be our best opportunity to catch people look to gain entry to property or cause damage.
Leicestershire Constabulary has launched a summer campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving doors & ground floor windows open during the summer. The campaign is called “Don’t Advertise Your Home to Thieves this Summer” Superintendent Jez Cottrill, who is heading up the campaign, said: "Open windows and doors can let in more than just fresh air. Unfortunately opportunist thieves come out in the hot weather as well. "It is really frustrating because a lot of these burglaries are preventable. Please think twice about security this summer and shut those windows and doors when you're out of the room."
If you would like more crime prevention advice please do get in touch with me or Nigel

Lynne Gilbertson (PC 4206) Nigel Ritchie (PCSO 6647)

Date of Next Meeting : 8th July 2008 - Barrow Conservative Club, North Street.

CRIME FIGURES: May ’08 19 Recorded offences, of note:

Burglary Dwelling
08/05/08 – North St - Entry gained to dwelling – male made off over rear garden wall when discovered by owner. Property stolen.
08/05/08 – North St – Unsuccessful attempt on kitchen window to gain entry.
28/05/08 – Babington Rd – Entry gained to dwelling. Property stolen
Burglary OTD
05/05/08 – Barrow Cricket Club – Unsuccessful attempt to gain entry.
11/05/08 – Grassmere Close – Lock to garage broken during unsuccessful attempt to gain entry.
16-19/05/08 – Seagrave Nurseries – Melton Rd. Entry gained to new building. Tools & materials stolen
18-19/05/08 – Church St. Entry gained to Church rooms. Untidy search, no property stolen.
21-22/05/08 – Barrow Cricket Club – Entry gained overnight, property stolen.
23-27/05/08 – Humphrey Perkins School – Entry gained during half-term. Property stolen.
Damage
27/05/08- North St – Damage caused to wooden side gate
Damage to MV
01-02/05/08 – Rookery – Scratches in paintwork down both sides of vehicle while parked overnight

PC 4206 LYNNE GILBERTSON &
PCSO 6647 RITCHIE

VOICEMAIL:
0116 222 2222 +
Either – ‘4206’ (Lynne) or ‘6647’ (Nigel)