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The Western Express: 02nd November 2009 to 16th November 2009
The Western Express: 02nd November 2009 to 16th November 2009
This is the regular newsletter for the Warwick Rural West team. Since the last report there have been 113 incidents reported to Warwickshire Police and recorded on the forces command and control system. Out of those incidents:
· Rowdy/nuisance incidents: 9
· Road related (incl RTC and breakdowns): 37
· Theft (incl theft from motor vehicles and burglary incidents): 15
· Damage incidents: 0
· Suspicious Circumstances: 10
· Alarms: 4
· Other: 38
Crime trend
The crime trends this week have been thefts from properties (inc Garages) and cars. Out of these the main things being stolen are laptops.
Thefts of motor vehicles are on the rise; keys are being taken from insecure properties.
Please keep all keys secure and hidden.
Please remove all belongings from your cars or vans, when locking up for the night.
Please make sure ALL out buildings and garages and made secure.
Parcel Delivery Service (PDS) Scam
The Following scam is currently being circulated:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been
billed £15 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on
0207 2396655 or ICSTIS (the Premium rate service regulator) at www.icstis.org.uk
This is the regular newsletter for the Warwick Rural West team. Since the last report there have been 113 incidents reported to Warwickshire Police and recorded on the forces command and control system. Out of those incidents:
· Rowdy/nuisance incidents: 9
· Road related (incl RTC and breakdowns): 37
· Theft (incl theft from motor vehicles and burglary incidents): 15
· Damage incidents: 0
· Suspicious Circumstances: 10
· Alarms: 4
· Other: 38
Crime trend
The crime trends this week have been thefts from properties (inc Garages) and cars. Out of these the main things being stolen are laptops.
Thefts of motor vehicles are on the rise; keys are being taken from insecure properties.
Please keep all keys secure and hidden.
Please remove all belongings from your cars or vans, when locking up for the night.
Please make sure ALL out buildings and garages and made secure.
Parcel Delivery Service (PDS) Scam
The Following scam is currently being circulated:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been
billed £15 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on
0207 2396655 or ICSTIS (the Premium rate service regulator) at www.icstis.org.uk
Good News
On Sun. 14/11/09 morning a man from Hill Wootton was arrested after he was found to be under the influence of alcohol .He had no driving license and insurance and so his vehicle has been confiscated.
A local man to Oakdean Crescent, Hatton has been processed in relation to a fraud concerning his mobile phone contract. He reported a lost mobile phone to the mobile provider who dispatched a new one. The man kept on using the original mobile phone for a number of months before being arrested.
Barford
Bet 2200hrs on Sun 08/11/09 and 0940hrs on Mon 09/11/09, offender(s) have covered a car in paint stripper. The car was parked in Mill Lane.
Bishops Tachbrook
Bet 1600hrs on Sun 01/11/09 and 1200hrs on Fri 06/11/09, offender(s) have damaged the lead bars from the side of the stain glass windows on the church. The window has also been smashed .
At 0230hrs on Wed 11/01/09 an offender has tried to gain entry to the front door of a property in Seven Acre Close. Fingerprints have been lifted.
Claverdon
At 2011hrs on Wed 11/11/09 a call was received from a local resident, who stated that 3 youths had gained entry to a property being renovated in Pinley Green. Offender(s) have lined up 3 bikes and other power tools, local units have attended the area and nothing had been stolen.
Lapworth
Bet Wed 28/10/09 and 2200hrs Wed 04/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to an outside boiler room of a property on Lapworth Street. The offender(s) have stolen 4 cases of Dom Perignon champagne, 4 cases of Laurent Perrier Rose wine and 4 cases of unknown make wine.
On Fri 06/11/09 a call was received that a cement mixer had been stolen from a property in Bells Cottages, Lapworth.
Bet 0815hrs and 2000hrs on Mon 16/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a property on the Old Warwick road via the rear door. The offender(s) have not stolen anything.
Hatton Park
Bet 1330hrs on Sun 01/11/09 and 0830hrs on Mon 02/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a house in Quinton Close by unknown means and have stolen a handbag of the kitchen table that contained bank cards and car keys. A White Ford Fiesta Zetec was also stolen with keys.
Between 1900hrs and 2100hrs a BMW car was stolen of the drive in Quinton Close, unknown offender(s) have entered the property though an insecure side gate and an unlocked rear door.
Wedgnock
Bet 1800hrs on Monday 02/11/09 and 0800hrs on Tuesday 03/11/09, unknown offender(s) have taken a fork lift truck and a trailer. Police enquiries have located the item in Coventry and an arrest is imminent.
Sherbourne
Bet 1915hrs on Mon 02/11/09 and 0800hrs on Tues 03/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a van by forcing the side door. Offender(s) have stolen a case of costume jewellery.
Winter Driving
Protecting our communities together
Be a Better, Safer Driver - Winter Hazards
Reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces make winter driving particularly hazardous. Good road observation is essential so that you can interpret conditions accurately and adjust your speed accordingly. If you drive too fast on a slippery or wet road surface your tyre grip will be substantially reduced and the risk of skidding increased.
Your risk of skidding also increases if your tyres do not have an adequate depth of tread. The legal minimum tread depth for cars and light vehicles in the UK and EU is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre tread width and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre. If you are unsure about the tread depth of your tyres, get them checked by professionals. Did you know that having faulty tyres could cost you up to £2,500 - per tyre! You should also have the correct tyre pressure. Under-inflated tyres will increase your fuel consumption - to be avoided if making a long journey in snow! Over inflated tyres will reduce your grip on the road making it imperative that you reduce your speed. Tyre pressure should be checked every two weeks. Smooth control is another essential element of safer winter driving. You should always aim to brake, steer and change gear as smoothly as possible so as not to affect the grip of your tyre on the road surface. As always, better, safer driving, especially in poor weather, is about good preparation, good self-maintenance, good vehicle maintenance, the right knowledge and the right attitude.
Check your vehicle
· Keep the cold out of your vehicle by checking and replacing the anti-freeze in the radiator
· Most batteries last between two and four years. Make sure yours is fully charged and replace it if you’re not sure it’s reliable
Lights can get filthy with all the spray in winter.
· First-aid kit
· Battery jump leads
· A shovel if it’s likely to snow
· Food and a warm drink in a flask for particularly cold weather
Change the way you drive
Stopping distances in winter
· When roads are slippery it will take longer to stop. Up to 10 times longer.
· So, drop your speed, and give yourself more time to slow down and stop.
· Drive with care even if roads have been treated
Do the right thing in an emergency!
If your vehicle starts to skid:
· Depress the clutch. Do not brake!
· Turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid.
· When the vehicle straightens, steer along the road.
Driving in fog
· Use dipped headlights so other drivers can see you
If it’s really foggy (less than 100m visibility) and you can’t see much, then switch your fog lights on.
· Switch them off once conditions have improved so they don’t dazzle drivers behind you
· Fog is often patchy so try not to speed up as visibility improves. You could suddenly find yourself back in thick fog further up the road
Driving through ice and snow
· Check for snow on the roof of the vehicle before you drive off. It can slip down over the windscreen and obscure your view.
· If your tyres are making virtually no noise this could be a sign you’re driving on ice.
· If your vehicle skids depress the clutch and turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid. When the vehicle straightens steer along the road. Don’t brake – it will just lock up your wheels and you’ll skid further.
Driving in the rain
· When the road’s wet, it can take up to twice as long to stop so it makes sense to slow down when it’s raining.
· If your vehicle loses its grip, or “aquaplanes”, on surface water take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. Don’t brake or steer suddenly because you have no control of the steering or brakes.
Driving in windy weather
· In very windy weather we advise you to take extra care on the roads and plan your journeys by checking the latest weather conditions.
· High-sided vehicles are particularly affected by windy weather but strong gusts can blow a vehicle, cyclist, motorcyclist, or horse rider off course. This can happen on open stretches of road exposed to strong crosswinds, or when passing bridges and high-sided vehicles.
Floods
· If you can avoid it, it’s best not to drive through lying surface water as you might flood your engine. The deepest water is usually nearest the kerb.
· If you do have to drive through flooded roads, use first gear. Move forward immediately to avoid stalling the engine. Keep your revs high and depress your clutch when you need to.
Test your brakes after passing through the water. If they work then you can drive on at your usual speed providing it’s safe to do so.
If you have any further information concerning any of the above incidents please contact the team on 01926 410111 ext 4397. The team aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Please note the above number for the Warwick Rural West team is not manned 24/7
If you wish to report a crime contact the central crime desk number on
02476 483432
If its urgent dial 999.
Regards PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Karl Brennan, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse
On Sun. 14/11/09 morning a man from Hill Wootton was arrested after he was found to be under the influence of alcohol .He had no driving license and insurance and so his vehicle has been confiscated.
A local man to Oakdean Crescent, Hatton has been processed in relation to a fraud concerning his mobile phone contract. He reported a lost mobile phone to the mobile provider who dispatched a new one. The man kept on using the original mobile phone for a number of months before being arrested.
Barford
Bet 2200hrs on Sun 08/11/09 and 0940hrs on Mon 09/11/09, offender(s) have covered a car in paint stripper. The car was parked in Mill Lane.
Bishops Tachbrook
Bet 1600hrs on Sun 01/11/09 and 1200hrs on Fri 06/11/09, offender(s) have damaged the lead bars from the side of the stain glass windows on the church. The window has also been smashed .
At 0230hrs on Wed 11/01/09 an offender has tried to gain entry to the front door of a property in Seven Acre Close. Fingerprints have been lifted.
Claverdon
At 2011hrs on Wed 11/11/09 a call was received from a local resident, who stated that 3 youths had gained entry to a property being renovated in Pinley Green. Offender(s) have lined up 3 bikes and other power tools, local units have attended the area and nothing had been stolen.
Lapworth
Bet Wed 28/10/09 and 2200hrs Wed 04/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to an outside boiler room of a property on Lapworth Street. The offender(s) have stolen 4 cases of Dom Perignon champagne, 4 cases of Laurent Perrier Rose wine and 4 cases of unknown make wine.
On Fri 06/11/09 a call was received that a cement mixer had been stolen from a property in Bells Cottages, Lapworth.
Bet 0815hrs and 2000hrs on Mon 16/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a property on the Old Warwick road via the rear door. The offender(s) have not stolen anything.
Hatton Park
Bet 1330hrs on Sun 01/11/09 and 0830hrs on Mon 02/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a house in Quinton Close by unknown means and have stolen a handbag of the kitchen table that contained bank cards and car keys. A White Ford Fiesta Zetec was also stolen with keys.
Between 1900hrs and 2100hrs a BMW car was stolen of the drive in Quinton Close, unknown offender(s) have entered the property though an insecure side gate and an unlocked rear door.
Wedgnock
Bet 1800hrs on Monday 02/11/09 and 0800hrs on Tuesday 03/11/09, unknown offender(s) have taken a fork lift truck and a trailer. Police enquiries have located the item in Coventry and an arrest is imminent.
Sherbourne
Bet 1915hrs on Mon 02/11/09 and 0800hrs on Tues 03/11/09, offender(s) have gained entry to a van by forcing the side door. Offender(s) have stolen a case of costume jewellery.
Winter Driving
Protecting our communities together
Be a Better, Safer Driver - Winter Hazards
Reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces make winter driving particularly hazardous. Good road observation is essential so that you can interpret conditions accurately and adjust your speed accordingly. If you drive too fast on a slippery or wet road surface your tyre grip will be substantially reduced and the risk of skidding increased.
Your risk of skidding also increases if your tyres do not have an adequate depth of tread. The legal minimum tread depth for cars and light vehicles in the UK and EU is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre tread width and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre. If you are unsure about the tread depth of your tyres, get them checked by professionals. Did you know that having faulty tyres could cost you up to £2,500 - per tyre! You should also have the correct tyre pressure. Under-inflated tyres will increase your fuel consumption - to be avoided if making a long journey in snow! Over inflated tyres will reduce your grip on the road making it imperative that you reduce your speed. Tyre pressure should be checked every two weeks. Smooth control is another essential element of safer winter driving. You should always aim to brake, steer and change gear as smoothly as possible so as not to affect the grip of your tyre on the road surface. As always, better, safer driving, especially in poor weather, is about good preparation, good self-maintenance, good vehicle maintenance, the right knowledge and the right attitude.
Check your vehicle
· Keep the cold out of your vehicle by checking and replacing the anti-freeze in the radiator
· Most batteries last between two and four years. Make sure yours is fully charged and replace it if you’re not sure it’s reliable
Lights can get filthy with all the spray in winter.
· First-aid kit
· Battery jump leads
· A shovel if it’s likely to snow
· Food and a warm drink in a flask for particularly cold weather
Change the way you drive
Stopping distances in winter
· When roads are slippery it will take longer to stop. Up to 10 times longer.
· So, drop your speed, and give yourself more time to slow down and stop.
· Drive with care even if roads have been treated
Do the right thing in an emergency!
If your vehicle starts to skid:
· Depress the clutch. Do not brake!
· Turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid.
· When the vehicle straightens, steer along the road.
Driving in fog
· Use dipped headlights so other drivers can see you
If it’s really foggy (less than 100m visibility) and you can’t see much, then switch your fog lights on.
· Switch them off once conditions have improved so they don’t dazzle drivers behind you
· Fog is often patchy so try not to speed up as visibility improves. You could suddenly find yourself back in thick fog further up the road
Driving through ice and snow
· Check for snow on the roof of the vehicle before you drive off. It can slip down over the windscreen and obscure your view.
· If your tyres are making virtually no noise this could be a sign you’re driving on ice.
· If your vehicle skids depress the clutch and turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid. When the vehicle straightens steer along the road. Don’t brake – it will just lock up your wheels and you’ll skid further.
Driving in the rain
· When the road’s wet, it can take up to twice as long to stop so it makes sense to slow down when it’s raining.
· If your vehicle loses its grip, or “aquaplanes”, on surface water take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. Don’t brake or steer suddenly because you have no control of the steering or brakes.
Driving in windy weather
· In very windy weather we advise you to take extra care on the roads and plan your journeys by checking the latest weather conditions.
· High-sided vehicles are particularly affected by windy weather but strong gusts can blow a vehicle, cyclist, motorcyclist, or horse rider off course. This can happen on open stretches of road exposed to strong crosswinds, or when passing bridges and high-sided vehicles.
Floods
· If you can avoid it, it’s best not to drive through lying surface water as you might flood your engine. The deepest water is usually nearest the kerb.
· If you do have to drive through flooded roads, use first gear. Move forward immediately to avoid stalling the engine. Keep your revs high and depress your clutch when you need to.
Test your brakes after passing through the water. If they work then you can drive on at your usual speed providing it’s safe to do so.
If you have any further information concerning any of the above incidents please contact the team on 01926 410111 ext 4397. The team aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Please note the above number for the Warwick Rural West team is not manned 24/7
If you wish to report a crime contact the central crime desk number on
02476 483432
If its urgent dial 999.
Regards PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Karl Brennan, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse
