Crime Reports For Month

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From Neighbourhood Support, here is a list of reported crimes during the past month.

-Between 5-14 March There was a burglary to a shed in Tutu Hill Road and a tool box was taken.
-16 March, between 10.30-10.50pm. A car on in the Humber Street car park was broken into. The back window was broken, and a pack container personal items and clothing was taken.
-12 March, between 3-3.30pm. Number plates were taken from a locked car on Tees Street.
-Between Saturday 16 at 3pm and Sunday 17 at 9.45am a vehicle was broken into on Thames Street close to the Brydone Hotel. A white suitcase was taken from a locked car. It contained clothing, personal items and cash.
-A scam has occurred where a person lost a significant amount of money after being told they had won money in a lottery, and they needed to provide details. Such good news is very unlikely and therefore a scam. Ignore such emails.
24 Feb Burglary at Weston School. Locked caretakers shed was broken into and tools taken.
-Between 24 and 28 February, an attempted burglary occurred at Couplands Bakery, but they offenders were disturbed by security lighting and left.
-Afternoon of 25 Feb a bike was stolen from a locked garage in Chelmer Street.
-Friday 1 March. Pumpkins were stolen from the Phoenix Bowling Club and found smashed at the skate park.
-4 March. Overnight hub caps were stolen from a vehicle on Aln Street.
-3 March. Petrol was stolen from an Isuzu truck parked in Stoke Street overnight.
Top tips for this week.
-Lock sheds
-Use a steering wheel lock as a deterrent.
-Do not leave items in view in a car.
-Park in a garage whenever possible.
-Ignore correspondence or calls that say you have won money.

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