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Happy New Year 2023

It’s not always flashing blue lights and baddies.

The last shift of 2022 for your B Section team included several call outs including assisting vulnerable members of the community and responding to your calls of ASB.

Over the New Year weekend, B section attended a call to a vulnerable lady who had taken a fall in the road in Buxted and could not be moved as it was feared she had broken her hip.

PCSOs were quick to close the road at each end to ensure her safety until paramedics arrived on scene. A number of foot patrols were conducted in the area of Jarvis Brook, Crowborough following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal damage to vehicles – two males have since been arrested following damage caused to a number of vehicles in the area.

Later Officers were made aware of an elderly man who had returned home from a stay in hospital but was unable to obtain wood for his log burner to heat his property. A few phone calls later, and the kindness of a local councillor who volunteered a couple of bags of logs made sure the man could keep warm over the New Year period.

Friday evening whilst on Op Blitz (ASB targeting patrols), teams were called to Goldsmiths Miniature Railway in Crowborough after reports of a male was seen with a bus stop pole going into the railway.

On attendance Officers came across a group of six youngsters, details were obtained as part of their ongoing investigations with the business and council to determine if any damaged was caused.

A further call was received of concerns for a male who hadn’t been seen for a while, and his mail was piling up. PCSO’s visited the property and following a door knock were happy to report that the male was all in order and no concerns were noted.

Teams have also been out across the district, owing to the recent heavy rainfall and winter weather causing issues on the roads, including trees down, potholes and flooding in a few areas.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year from B section based at Crowborough.

Appeal for ID

Do you recognise this man and woman?

We’d like to speak to them in relation to the theft of four bottles of champagne worth more than £200 from Waitrose in Croft Road, Crowborough, on November 17.

Officers investigating the theft believe the two people pictured have information that could assist with enquiries and ask them, or anyone who recognises them, to get in touch.

Information can be passed to police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 507 of 18/11.

New Year, New Career?

We are now open for contact officer recruitment!

We have 999, 101, online reporting and social media contact roles available.

A rewarding opportunity, which will see you become multi-skilled, developing your expertise in problem-solving, resilience and decision making.

A contact officer’s ability to answer an incoming call, listen, remain calm and quickly determine the best course of action is vital in being able to support someone in a moment of crisis.

Think you could do it?

Your assessment of the incident at hand will ensure officers can effectively respond on the ground to prevent harm. Policing relies on teamwork, where the roles within our contact centre are essential.

To apply today click here.

Crowborough Community Meeting

Join us on Saturday 14th January, between 14:00-15:00 at The Fernbank Centre for a community meeting.

This is an opportunity to meet your local PCSOs and Police Sergeant for Crowborough, as well as to discuss, or raise any concerns or issues affecting your community.

Unable to make it to see the team?

Remember you can contact us 24/7. 365 online to no only report non-urgent crime/issues, but to access a library of crime prevention advice, support, answers and more to a number of non-urgent queries you may have.

Fraud Newsletter – January Edition

Each month we see many incidents of fraudsters targeting our residents to defraud them. We’re working hard to prevent this and support vulnerable victims of fraud or scams. By following our tips and encouraging family, friends and colleagues to do so too, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

Software Service Scams

Sussex and Surrey received 214 reports of Software Service fraud in the last year relating to vulnerable victims.

Computer software service fraud occurs when fraudsters posing as legitimate companies, such as your broadband provider, Microsoft etc contact you by telephone, email or pop messages to tell you that there’s a problem with your computer or router which needs fixing. They might say that they can fix the problem for a fee, or alternatively they can compensate you for the problem you are experiencing.

In one case a 76-year-old Male from East Sussex reported having issues with his computer whilst shopping online. The victim’s computer was freezing when a pop-up message appeared on the screen suggesting the victim ring a telephone number for tech support. The victim called the number provided and was asked to provide remote access to his computer so that they could fix the problem. The victim followed the callers’ instructions which led to the fraudster gaining full control of the victim’s computer. The fraudster was then able to access the victim’s online banking account where they transferred £590 to another bank account.

How to protect yourself:

· Legitimate companies such as Microsoft will never ask you for remote access to your computer or devices

· Do not download software or apps on the request of a caller

· A genuine service provider will never call you out of the blue regarding computer issues

· Be wary of pop-up messages that may appear on your computer or devices suggesting you call a telephone number

· If you receive a call like this, hang up. ‘Take Five’ and verify via a trusted method

How to keep your devices safe

Over the Christmas period many of us may have been gifted, upgraded, or brought in the sale a new device such as a mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. It is important that all your devices are fully protected and used safely to protect you from fraudsters who may try to hack your devices or manipulate you into giving them access to your devices so that they can steal your personal data and even access your finances.

· Make sure your device has reputable anti-virus software. Without these, your device has no defence to identify or block infections

· Make sure you make regular backups of your data and information

· Always update software and applications when prompted. Don’t ignore prompts and reminders to update all your devices as they contain important fixes which will help keep hackers out. You can make things simpler by activating automatic updates

· Turn on 2-Step Verification. 2-Step Verification adds an added layer of protection by asking for more information to prove your identity

Amazon Scams

Sussex and Surrey Police have seen multiple reports of fraud in relation to various Amazon scams being conducted by fraudsters.

Fraudsters may contact you claiming to be from Amazon asking for you to pay a subscription fee, claiming there is a problem with your Amazon account or asking you to act urgently due to an unauthorised purchase on your account.

In one case a 77-year-old Male from Banstead reported receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon. The caller explained that the victim was owed a £95 refund for an Amazon Prime subscription overpayment and that they would process a refund immediately. The caller then explained that they had accidently refunded £9500 instead of £95 and asked the victim to transfer the £9500 back to a given bank account. The victim did this believing a genuine mistake had been made but later realised he had been scammed as no refund had been made.

How to protect yourself:

· Remember, if you received correspondence regarding an order you weren't expecting, you can verify orders by logging into your Amazon account. Only legitimate purchases will appear in your order history - and Customer Service is available 24/7 to assist

· Don’t open attachments or click on the links within any unsolicited emails you receive, and never respond to emails that ask for your personal or financial details

· Never part with your financial details at the request of an unsolicited caller

· You can report suspicious communications to Amazon here: Report a Suspicious Communication - Amazon Customer Service

· For more tips on how to determine if an email, phone call, text message or website is really from amazon please see their advice: Identifying Whether an Email, Phone Call, or Text Message is from Amazon - Amazon Customer Service

Locksmith scams

Sussex Police have seen a number of recent reports in relation to bogus locksmiths targeting victims.

Please be aware of bogus locksmiths and only use companies you have used before or companies someone you know, and trust has recommended to you.

You can also use the Master Locksmiths Association website to find a trusted locksmith: www.locksmiths.co.uk

· Remember, always ask for ID. If you suspect the ID might be fake, take the time to establish their identity by calling their employer

· Say No. Never feel pressured to say yes and do your research. A passing trader can provide you with their details, where you can then look them up and seek advice from someone you trust.

· Criminals may use excuses to enter your home to steal or charge inflated prices for ‘repairs’. If someone you don’t know offers to do work at your property or sell you goods, say ‘no thanks’ and shut the door.

Suspect you or someone you know has been victim to a scam?

Report it to Action fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

However, where the victim is vulnerable or elderly, please contact Sussex or Surrey Police directly on 101.

If it’s an emergency, always call 999.

Burglary Summary

On 31/12/2022 at approx. 02:05 a property off Framfield Road, Buxted reported an unknown male suspect entered into the rear of the address after gaining access through an insecure back door, the suspect was disturbed and escaped out the rear door. Nothing is believed to have been taken.

Overnight between 31/12/2022 – 01/01/2023 two burglaries occurred in Hellingly and Hailsham where bikes were stolen.

One from a property off Houghton Way, Hellingly, whereby two suspects jumped over the victim's wall and forced entry to the garden. Fishing equipment was also missing but later found nearby.

A second bike was stolen from a property off Swan Road, Hailsham. The suspect(s) again gained access to the victim's back garden and forced entry to an outbuilding.

Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

Help us keep Sussex safe

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.

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As well as supporting Police Officer colleagues in protecting your communities, and supporting investigations; your Neighbourhood PCSOs also get to go out across your towns and villages, to meet people, build links with local communities and offer advice and support.

Last weekend your local PCSOs joined residents and shoppers in Uckfield for their annual late night Christmas shopping event.

Despite the rain late evening, it was lovely to see so many people out and about supporting the local businesses in our town, as well as all the amazing stalls filled with Christmas gift ideas, and festive treats; what a great way for the local community to start heading into the Christmas Period.

If you're out and about at any Christmas Markets or festive events this coming December and see or hear something that doesn't seem right, please notify staff/stewards or the Police at the time.

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Op Sceptre - Cadet Knife Sweeps

Last weekend your Sussex Police Cadets conducted knife sweeps of local parks, skate parks and open public spaces across the district, including in Horam and Hailsham.

As part of our continued work around Op Sceptre (keeping communities safe from knife crime); Cadets and their leaders spent time searching for discarded or hidden knives, and other potential weapons, as well as speaking about the dangers and consequences of knife crime with park users and passers by.

Knife crime has tragic consequences to the victim, loved ones and the local community.

Sussex is a safe place to live, but we recognise the importance of taking proactive action with our partners and other organisations to keep Sussex safe and feeling safe.

If you have information about knife crime, you can report online, or anonymously to CrimeStoppersUK.

In an emergency always call 999.

Op Limit - Drink drive checks this month

A National operation involving all police forces in England and Wales sees an increase in our presence on the roads to coincide with the football world cup, and the lead up to Christmas to target and catch drink and drug drivers continues this week.

Officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team were out late into the night this week in areas of both Polegate, Hailsham and Hellingly carrying out both drink tests and drug swipes- teams are pleased to report no drivers failed tests during the course of our checks.

Whilst we can not be everywhere, we could be anywhere, and continue to encourage members of the public to report habitual drink and drug drivers to us, either online or to 101.

In 2020 (latest published figures) an estimated 6,480 people were killed or injured in the UK when one of the drivers involved was over the drink-drive limit.

Members of the public can also call 999, or text 65999 if they witness drink or drug driving in real-time.

Weekend Patrols

As we head into the weekend, the safety and welfare of our communities remains our top priority.

Already this week a number of arrests have been made across the district, for varied offences, including; criminal damage, drink driving, and common assault.

As well as arrests, various patrols have also taken place across the district, including our Op Limit drink drive checks, community safety patrols and patrols of our roads network.

Late night last weekend whilst on patrols officers witnessed a vehicle travelling up the B2192, whilst contravening the red light; subsequently the driver was pulled over and issued a fixed penalty ticket and now risks receiving points on their licence.

Patrols and Police Operations continue into the weekend, whilst we can not be everywhere, we could be anywhere and we continue to encourage local communities to report anything we need to know about either online or to 101 at the time.

Always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.

Patrols this week

Already this week a number of patrols have taken place across the district, with officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team visiting local areas to meet residents and businesses; to identify crime trends, and offer both reassurance and crime prevention tools and advice to help continue keeping your communities safe.

Earlier this week, officers visited both Alceston, Selmeston and surrounding villages; conducting both foot and vehicle patrols in the area, speaking to local residents about any concerns they have; and parking up in areas reported by residents to keep an eye out for any suspicious activities.

As we head into the weekend, the safety and welfare of our local communities remains a top priority - if you see or hear anything in your communities you think we need to know about, report it to us at the time, remember you can contact us 24/7, 365 online or by calling 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

Winter Driving Warning

With more expected cold weather a reminder to take it slow out on the roads. Did you know, stopping distances can be up to 10 times longer on icy roads?

Advice for drivers during winter:

Make sure your car is ready for winter, check that your tyres, brakes, windscreens, wiper blades and windows are free from defects and clean

Drive to the road conditions - road conditions can change without warning, stopping distances will be affected by the weather

Make sure your windows are clean and aren't misted up, making sure there is no snow and ice on your windows before you set off

When the roads are icy, drive at a slow speed in a high gear, accelerate and brake very gently

Driving distracted (for example, using a Sat Nav) can cause additional stress, it is not only dangerous to you, but also your passengers and other road users.

Let's Support Each Other

Not only will towns and cities be busy with festive activities, but people will also be out enjoying the football.

Let’s look out for each other during this busy time and stay alert in your surroundings.

If you see anything that doesn’t feel right report it in confidence.

Don’t assume someone else will do it, trust your instincts and make that call.

Your actions could save lives.

Report online at www.gov.uk/ACT.

In an emergency call 999.

Burglary Summary and Advice

We are pleased to report that there have been no reported residential burglaries this week in Wealden for the period 3-9th December 2022.

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

Help us keep Sussex safe

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.

Read this month’s Rural Crime Team update and find out about our work to protect isolated and rural communities.

Highlights include:

-Gundog Theft Awareness Week

-Mailbox Fraud

-Arrests and convictions in Wadhurst and more online here.

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Follow the Rural Crime Team on Twitter @SussexRuralCops

You can report rural crime online.

You can also anonymously report rural crime online using The National Farmers' Union's Rural Crime Reporting Line or calling 0800 783 0137.

This lets you give information about crime relating to:

• large scale industrial fly-tipping
• hare coursing
• machinery theft
• livestock theft.
  

Help us keep Sussex safe

If you see or hear anything, or have any information about any incident in this message or links, please contact us online, or call 101.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.

Your local teams

What's happening in your area?

Get the latest crime statistics and advice, help us with appeals for information and find out what we’re doing to tackle crime in your area online here.

Follow your local Police team on social media, click below:

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Twitter

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Speed check locations this week

Following community concerns raised on previous posts around excess speeding in Punnets Town, officers from your Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team took to the area late last week to conduct patrols, and speed checks as a deterrent to those ignoring the speed limit through the village.

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As well as patrols, officers also spoke to a number of residents and drivers in the area - if speeding continues to be an issue, we encourage communities to report it at the time to us either online or by calling 101; all reports help to highlight problem areas where appropriate action can then be taken by Police and partners to help keep you safe.

Details of those exceeding the limit during the course of our checks will be passed to our Operation Crackdown team, and excess speeders will be notified in due course.

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Police Cadets weekend of action

Late last month Wealden Police Cadets had another weekend of action conducting knife sweeps of local parks, skate parks and open public spaces across the district.

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Supported by their leaders, Cadets searched for discarded or hidden knives, and other potential weapons, as well as discussing the dangers of knife crime in their groups, and with park users across areas of Hailsham Uckfield and Crowborough.

Teams conducted searches, and spoke with a number of youngsters around not only the dangers, but the potentially fatal consequences of carrying offensive weapons - during the course of our checks we are pleased to report that no weapons or potential weapons were found.

If you have information about knife crime, you can report online, or anonymously to CrimeStoppersUK.

In an emergency always call 999.

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Vehicle Thefts in Sussex

Car key and keyless vehicle thefts can have a big impact on your daily life; disrupting work, seeing friends and family, school runs and of course the emotional impact on the victim.

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Whilst it may not be possible to eliminate thefts totally, there are steps you can take to minimise the chances of becoming a victim:

• Keep car keys out of sight from opportunist burglars
• Make sure all vehicle windows and doors are closed and locked
• For keyless vehicles, check if you can turn the signal off or consider buying a signal-blocking pouch

More advice can be found online here.

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Rural Patrols this week

PCSOs from your Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out and about this week across our more rural towns and villages including in and round Folkington, stopping in on small and rural businesses to update on patrols, reported crime and offer a number of valuable crime prevention tools and advice as we head into the winter months.

Rural crime is an issue for large areas of the country but it tends to go unreported. It can impact on insurance premiums, food prices and damage local communities.

It can be hard to know whether something is a crime and whether to contact the police or another charity or organisation.

Rural crime tends to fall into one of four categories:

• agricultural
• equine
• wildlife
• heritage

Officers will continue across the district into the weekend, if you see or hear anything we need to know about, for example suspicious vehicles or persons around rural/farm areas or in areas they shouldn't be, let us know.

If you’re not sure it’s a crime, we’d rather hear from you and determine that ourselves - report non emergency crime or information to us 24/7 online or to 101, and to 999 in an emergency.

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Rural Crime Day Of Action

On Wednesday 2nd November your B Section Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team made their way across the district for a day of action in visiting a number of farms, rural villages and a small businesses to offer support, advice; as well as an array of crime prevention tools to help protect their livelihood and property as we head into the darker months.

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Officers visited farms in areas of Selmeston, Chiddingly, East Hoathly, Whitesmith, Waldron, Forest Row, Blackham, Groombridge, Wadhurst, Cowden, Holtye and Hartfield during the course of the day, with farms ranging from cattle farms, to stud farms and everything in between!

Some owners shared with the team that they had previously been a victim of burglary; so our visit served as a timely reminder to secure property and put extra interventions in place, especially as the nights draw in, and we head into the Winter months.

Officers issued a number of farms ‘Selecta DNA Kits’ to assist owners in marking their valuable tools, equipment and machinery, as well as providing CCTV posters and information on the UK’s National Property Register ‘Immobilise’, as well as helping owners find and use their serial numbers and take photographs of valuable property to help identify ownership in the event their property (including animas) are stolen as a result of a burglary.

Together with farm owners, Officers also shared a number of suggestions and tips to help keep their rural home, business and belongings safe, which we would like to share below:

• lock equipment away in a secure building or part of a building when not in use
• install a burglar alarm on buildings where equipment is kept
• keep expensive items and vehicles out of sight when not in use
• mark your tools and equipment and register them
• consider fitting outside security lights
• install a visible burglar alarm
• make sure windows and door frames are secure and in good repair
• fit strong locks to sheds, garages and outbuildings
• consider security bars and grilles for vulnerable windows and openings
• make sure gates cannot be lifted off or have their fixing bolts removed
• check security equipment regularly to ensure it works properly
• use locking posts or temporary obstructions to control wide access points to yards

For additional security you could also:

• install automatic security lights that come on at dusk and turn off at dawn
• install CCTV cameras to watch over the most vulnerable areas of the property
• install a monitored intruder alarm system
• install an entry control system infrared, intercom or keypad
• use a single gated entrance/exit, removing all private access points not in use

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Patrols this week

Already this week a number of patrols have taken place across the district, with officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team visiting local areas to meet residents and businesses; to identify crime trends, and offer both reassurance and crime prevention tools and advice to help continue keeping your communities safe.

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Earlier this week, officers visited both Blackham, Groombridge and surrounding villages; conducting both foot and vehicle patrols in the area, speaking to local residents about any concerns they have; and parking up in areas reported by residents to keep an eye out for any suspicious activities and act as a deterrent to drivers ignoring a number of road safety and speed limit signs.

As we head into the weekend, the safety and welfare of our local communities remains a top priority - if you see or hear anything in your communities you think we need to know about, report it to us at the time, remember you can contact us 24/7, 365 online or by calling 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

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Rural Crime Team dates

Your Sussex Police Rural Crime Team  will be attending South East Marts livestock auctions in Hailsham on the following dates:

16th, 23rd and 30th November, as well as the 7th December 2022.

Rural Crime Teams officers will be in attendance to offer valuable crime prevention advice, support and tools to help protect your farms, livelihood and property.

You can also register on the day to book in a 'SelectaDNA' property marking visit from the team.

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Bonfire and firework advice

If you're attending any bonfire or firework events this weekend, have fun and stay safe

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Please take a moment to consider your personal safety, and take time to familiarise your surroundings; parking in a well lit area for example to help keep your car safe, or planning a route which keeps you to well lit areas or paths/roads that you know.

Our officers will be supporting partner agencies and local Councils at a number of events to ensure public safety,  to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves safely.

If you are attending any of these events, have a great time, and stay safe – Trust your instinct, if something doesn’t look or feel right report it to a bonfire steward or the Police at the time.

In an emergency always call 999.

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Speeding concerns from residents

Following reports from local residents, Officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted high visibility patrols through the village of Selmeston this week, to keep an eye out, and act as a deterrent to those ignoring the speed limits through the village.

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Whilst we can not be everywhere, we could be anywhere, and we continue to encourage residents across the district to report road and driving related offences to us either online or to our Operation Crackdown Team.

Operation Crackdown is a joint initiative run by Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) and Sussex Police, which provides communities of Sussex an opportunity to report specific instances of anti-social driving, as well as abandoned vehicles on the road. In instances where there is sufficient evidence, road users are contacted and educated by Sussex Police to highlight the impact of ant-social behaviour on the roads on the wider community.

All reports provide a vital oversight of when and where anti-social driving incidents are taking place, assisting in the long term operational strategy of colleagues within SSRP and Sussex Police.

Contact us 24/7, 365 online or by calling 101 (all non-emergencies) - always call 999 in an emergency.

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Burglary Summary

Tools including a chainsaw were stolen from a secure outbuilding at a property off Dundale Road, Tunbridge Wells around 2050 on the 6th November. Homeowners noticed two unknown males entering their outbuilding, and made off when alerted, the males made off from the scene. Police were called and our SOCO (scenes of crime officers) will investigate any lines of enquiry. (1150 6/11 relates)

A bike was stolen from a garage at property off Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield late evening on the 10th. Unknown suspects have entered the garage as trespassers to commit offences, and exited via a garage window which was left damaged by the individual/s. (1406 10/11 relates)

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Burglary Advice

Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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Help us keep Sussex safe‍

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org‍

You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.

On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.

Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?

Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.