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Burglary (other)
Between the hours of 1930 02/02 & 0730 03/02/2009, unknown offender/s have entered a secure garage at the side of a property in Lighthorne Rd, Kineton. Offender/s have then stolen serveral item including a, STIHL Long reach Hedge Trimmer, STIHL Small Hedge Trimmer, STIHL Strimmer. Also taken from a shed at the same property was a MC Culloch Chain Saw. Offender/s made off in an unknown direction. Incident number: 20090203-0109 Crime number: S/09/1277
Dog Walkers - Important Information
Warwick Police are interested to know of anyone who walks their dog to Wasperton, possibly from the Hampton Lucy or Charlecote area, and remembers any incident between a dog and several chickens on their walk.
Anyone who is aware of any information, please call PCSO 6188 Parry-Hall 01926 414403 (kenilworth) or email nathan.parry-hall@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Theft
Between the hours of 1700 28/01 & 0830 29/01/2009, unknown offender/s have stolen a Brian James 14" Trailer from a property in Mollington Lane, Warmington. The trailer was chained to a wall within the farm building but was cut through. Incident number: 20090129-0115 Crime number: S/09/1050
Community Forum & Police Surgery
Details for the Next Community Forum which will confirm the priorities for the next 3 months has been confirmed as followed
12th February 2009, Radway Village Hall, Radway
Police Surgery 1800-1900
12th February 2009, Radway Village Hall, Radway
Police Surgery 1800-1900
Community Forum 1900 onwards
ALL Welcome to discuss any issue which you feel the the SNT and its partner agencies may be able to help with (Policing, Health, Streetlighting, waste disposal, highways and council issues such as parking etc)
ALL Welcome to discuss any issue which you feel the the SNT and its partner agencies may be able to help with (Policing, Health, Streetlighting, waste disposal, highways and council issues such as parking etc)
Seat Belts & Children
Seat belts and the law
By law, you must wear a seat belt in cars and goods vehicles where one is fitted. There are very few exceptions to this. The driver is liable to prosecution if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint as required.
Children up to 135cms tall must use the appropriate child restraint for their weight (not age) when travelling in the front or back seat of any car, van or goods vehicle. There are very few exceptions.'Child restraint' means baby seat, child seat, booster seat or booster cushion.
A child can use an adult belt when they reach 135cm or their 12th birthday, whichever comes first.
In buses and coaches with seat belts fitted, passengers aged 14 years and above must use them. Passengers on vehicles used for public fare paying passengers on 30mph roads are exempt.
The law for cars, vans and other goods vehicles is summarised below.
Driver: Seat belt must be worn if fitted - Driver responsible.
Child up to three years of age: Correct child restraint must be used (If one is not available in a licensed taxi/private hire vehicle, the child may travel unrestrained). Driver responsible.
Child from third birthday up to 135cms in height (approx 4'5") or 12th birthday, whichever is reached first: Correct child restraint must be used where seat belts are fitted. The child must use an adult belt in the back seat if the correct child restraint is not available either:- In a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle.- For a short distance in an unexpected necessity. If two occupied child restraints prevent fitting of a third. A child three years and over may travel unrestrained in the back seat of a vehicle if seat belts are not fitted in the rear. Driver responsible.
Child 12 or 13, or over 135 cms (approx 4' 5") in height: Seat belt must be used if fitted. Driver responsible.
Passengers aged 14 years and over Seat belt must be worn if fitted. Passenger responsible.
Top tips
Don't
put the same seat belt around two children, or around yourself and another passenger (adult or child). In a crash, they will crush each other.
let a child use an adult belt too early.
What if there are not enough seat belts for all passengers in a vehicle?
Currently, the law doesn't prevent you from carrying more adult passengers than there are seat belts. However, children up to 135cms tall must use child restraints with few exceptions, which means they must use the seats in the vehicle that have seat belts to secure their restraints. That can limit carrying capacity.
However, the way in which passengers are carried must not cause danger to any person in the vehicle, for instance by overloading with unbelted passengers. Adult passengers without a seat belt can injure others in an accident. The police can prosecute if they judge that an unbelted passenger is a risk to the others in the vehicle.
In a vehicle without rear seat belts (for example a classic car), children aged three and over can only travel in the back. Those under three can't be carried at all because they must always use a child restraint.
Do pregnant women have to use seat belts?
Yes. It may not be comfortable, but it's safer for both the mother and the unborn baby. (To qualify for exemption, a medical certificate is required).
For maximum comfort and safety, pull the lap strap across the hips and fit it comfortably under the bump. Then place the diagonal strap between the breasts and around the bump.
put the same seat belt around two children, or around yourself and another passenger (adult or child). In a crash, they will crush each other.
let a child use an adult belt too early.
What if there are not enough seat belts for all passengers in a vehicle?
Currently, the law doesn't prevent you from carrying more adult passengers than there are seat belts. However, children up to 135cms tall must use child restraints with few exceptions, which means they must use the seats in the vehicle that have seat belts to secure their restraints. That can limit carrying capacity.
However, the way in which passengers are carried must not cause danger to any person in the vehicle, for instance by overloading with unbelted passengers. Adult passengers without a seat belt can injure others in an accident. The police can prosecute if they judge that an unbelted passenger is a risk to the others in the vehicle.
In a vehicle without rear seat belts (for example a classic car), children aged three and over can only travel in the back. Those under three can't be carried at all because they must always use a child restraint.
Do pregnant women have to use seat belts?
Yes. It may not be comfortable, but it's safer for both the mother and the unborn baby. (To qualify for exemption, a medical certificate is required).
For maximum comfort and safety, pull the lap strap across the hips and fit it comfortably under the bump. Then place the diagonal strap between the breasts and around the bump.
January SNT Team Updates...
January has been full of activity for the Wellesbourne Safer-Neighbourhood Team.
After investigation, a perpetual shoplifter who had been targeting their actions at one particular store in Wellesbourne was found and charged for the offences by PC Cuthbertson.
PC's Comyns,Cuthbertson and PCSO Canning took part in a Careers Day at Kineton High School, where they elucidated to students about the roles which they perform, what they had to do to get into their present situation, and what course of action students should take if they are interested in careers in the Police service.
2 young persons from Kineton found some property in Kineton, and felt that the location of the property was suspicious. They handed the property in to a local newsagent who called the Police. After the property had been collected by PCSO Suddaby, and some investigation, it transpired that the property belonged to a Kineton resident who had been the victim of Burglary in the Summer of 2008. The property was greatly received, as was the honesty of the 2 young people who collected the property.
After investigation, a perpetual shoplifter who had been targeting their actions at one particular store in Wellesbourne was found and charged for the offences by PC Cuthbertson.
PC's Comyns,Cuthbertson and PCSO Canning took part in a Careers Day at Kineton High School, where they elucidated to students about the roles which they perform, what they had to do to get into their present situation, and what course of action students should take if they are interested in careers in the Police service.
2 young persons from Kineton found some property in Kineton, and felt that the location of the property was suspicious. They handed the property in to a local newsagent who called the Police. After the property had been collected by PCSO Suddaby, and some investigation, it transpired that the property belonged to a Kineton resident who had been the victim of Burglary in the Summer of 2008. The property was greatly received, as was the honesty of the 2 young people who collected the property.
A discovery at Hampton Lucy Primary School of a very large nest with two hatched eggs was reported to PCSO Canning at Wellesbourne Police Station on Monday 12th January 2009. The scene was attended and cordoned off from the public with the help of the head boy and girl. The scene has been visited by all of the pupils and there still remains much speculation as to the origin of the nest and its eggs, ideas range from a large bird to a Dragon have been mentioned. The pupils will be investigating the sudden appearance of the nest over the next week or so as part of their present curriculum course.
PCSO Smith has become the first of the Wellesbourne Team to be bicycle trained. After receiving both the bikes and the kit, the course was successfully passed, and he can now be seen patrolling the communities of the Rural Policing District. Training for other members of the team is to follow in the near future.
All members of the team have been working towards the local priorities, which can be found on the team website: www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/well with particular focus in the later part of January on the SPEEDING priorities of Banbury Road, Kineton and Leam Road, Lighthorne Heath. A total of zero speeding offences were found at these locations during the teams visits in January. Full update to follow at the Community Forum.
The Community Forum details have been confirmed as the following
12th February 2009 Radway Village Hall, Radway. Police Surgery from 1800 - 1900, Forum from 1900 onwards.
PCSO Smith has become the first of the Wellesbourne Team to be bicycle trained. After receiving both the bikes and the kit, the course was successfully passed, and he can now be seen patrolling the communities of the Rural Policing District. Training for other members of the team is to follow in the near future.
All members of the team have been working towards the local priorities, which can be found on the team website: www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/well with particular focus in the later part of January on the SPEEDING priorities of Banbury Road, Kineton and Leam Road, Lighthorne Heath. A total of zero speeding offences were found at these locations during the teams visits in January. Full update to follow at the Community Forum.
The Community Forum details have been confirmed as the following
12th February 2009 Radway Village Hall, Radway. Police Surgery from 1800 - 1900, Forum from 1900 onwards.
Speed checks - Wellesbourne SNT area.
During February the Camera Enforcement Officers have also conducted speed checks in Wellesbourne on 7 separate occasions and have further dates allocated in the near future.
Driving in Snow and Ice
Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.
If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared (TIPS), and that you know how to handle road conditions.
It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.
Driving safely on icy roads
Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
Keep your lights and windshield clean.
Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently travelled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
If your rear wheels skid...
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.
If your front wheels skid...
Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
If you get stuck...
Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.
Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
Keep your lights and windshield clean.
Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently travelled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
If your rear wheels skid...
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.
If your front wheels skid...
Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
If you get stuck...
Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.
The importance of being observant.
Thanks to a conscientious member of the public with a keen eye for detail, police officers were able to locate and apprehend two individuals on Monday 26th January. The two offenders were noticed on a neighbours drive in a vehicle and was spotted by a neighbour who noted the registration number of the vehicle and a description of the occupants. With this information Warwickshire police were able to use their Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system and units were directed to the vicinity of the offenders whereupon they were taken into custody within an hour of the initial call. These two offenders were known to police for previous incidents of burglary.
The importance of calling the police at the time of the incident is highlighted here as is the invaluable information given on the make , colour and ultimately the vehicle registration number, without which the offenders would have remained at large.
Please remember, 'If you suspect it, report it' information is the key.
The importance of calling the police at the time of the incident is highlighted here as is the invaluable information given on the make , colour and ultimately the vehicle registration number, without which the offenders would have remained at large.
Please remember, 'If you suspect it, report it' information is the key.
Damage
Between the hours of 1800 18/01 & 1700 19/01/2009, unknown offender/s have slashed all four tyres on a vehicle parked in Manston drive, Wellesbourne. Incident number: 20090120-0246 Crime number: S/09/691
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Between the hours of 1700 22/01 & 0730 23/01/2009, unknown offender/s have removed the Front & Rear number plates of a vehicle parked in Moreton Morrell by unscrewing them first and pulling them off. Incident number: 20090123-0179 crime number: S/09/805
Between the hours of 2230 22/01 & 0745 23/01/2009, unknown offender/s entered a vehicle by unknown means parked in Church rd, Snitterfield and taken a Sat Nav Cradle and Charger from the glove box. Incident number: 20090123-0297 Crime number: S/09/820
Distraction Burglary
At approx 1500 on 02/02/2009, two unknown males entered a property in Bridge St, Hampton Lucy. The males said they were from the "WATERBOARD". One kept the IP talking while the other stole medication from a Safe within the property. Please read below for top-tip to combat Distraction Burglary........
Make life difficult for the distraction burglar...!
Some burglars can try to trick their way in to your homes stating that they are from the water, gas, electricity company or the local council.
A caller advising you that they are "from the water board" is popular ruse. Callers may also ask for a glass of water, request to wash their hands or claim to have lost a pet. Distraction burglars will try to use any story they can to get in to a property.
Distraction burglary can be undertaken by young or old people (even children), male or female, and those undertaking it can work alone or in teams, often targeting the elderly.
The following tips will help strengthen your defences against the distraction burglar, and help you to feel more secure in your home.
Make life difficult for the distraction burglar...!
Some burglars can try to trick their way in to your homes stating that they are from the water, gas, electricity company or the local council.
A caller advising you that they are "from the water board" is popular ruse. Callers may also ask for a glass of water, request to wash their hands or claim to have lost a pet. Distraction burglars will try to use any story they can to get in to a property.
Distraction burglary can be undertaken by young or old people (even children), male or female, and those undertaking it can work alone or in teams, often targeting the elderly.
The following tips will help strengthen your defences against the distraction burglar, and help you to feel more secure in your home.
STOP! Are you expecting anyone? Do they have an appointment? Make sure your windows and doors are locked - some thieves can work in pairs, with one sneaking in the back door while you're talking at the front. If you don't want to talk now, ask them to make an appointment to come back later when someone else is around. Genuine callers won't mind. If in doubt, keep them out, particularly if you're on your own.
CHAIN! Put the door bar or chain on before you open the door. If you're uncomfortable leaning around the door to speak while a chain or bar is on, fix a small mirror by the door, and talk into it. If you are uncomfortable speaking with doorstep callers altogether - ask a neighbour you trust to speak with them on your behalf (this is called 'nominating a neighbour', and can be a standing agreement between you and a trusted resident of your area).
CHECK! Always ask for an ID card, and check it carefully. Close the door and check using a phone number from the phone book or a relevant bill, not the one on the card. Telephone Severn Trent Water on 0800 783 4444, Anglian Water on 08457 145 145, or Thames Water on 0845 9200 800 to check you caller is genuine (if your supplier isn't one of those listed, look for a number on a recent bill, or in the phone book).
REMEMBER! Water BOARDS no longer exist! If callers mention the word 'BOARD' - Warwickshire Police's advice is to dial 999.
If you are suspicious, report the incident to Warwickshire Police. You may help prevent a crime, or stop a burglar in their tracks.
For further information, please contact your local Police Crime Prevention Officer.
CHAIN! Put the door bar or chain on before you open the door. If you're uncomfortable leaning around the door to speak while a chain or bar is on, fix a small mirror by the door, and talk into it. If you are uncomfortable speaking with doorstep callers altogether - ask a neighbour you trust to speak with them on your behalf (this is called 'nominating a neighbour', and can be a standing agreement between you and a trusted resident of your area).
CHECK! Always ask for an ID card, and check it carefully. Close the door and check using a phone number from the phone book or a relevant bill, not the one on the card. Telephone Severn Trent Water on 0800 783 4444, Anglian Water on 08457 145 145, or Thames Water on 0845 9200 800 to check you caller is genuine (if your supplier isn't one of those listed, look for a number on a recent bill, or in the phone book).
REMEMBER! Water BOARDS no longer exist! If callers mention the word 'BOARD' - Warwickshire Police's advice is to dial 999.
If you are suspicious, report the incident to Warwickshire Police. You may help prevent a crime, or stop a burglar in their tracks.
For further information, please contact your local Police Crime Prevention Officer.
