Information Update 220509
DISTRACTION BURGLARY – please treat as urgent!
At around 1330 on 18 May a male knocked at the door of a property in Maldon Road, Goldhanger. He said to the occupier “ I have been ringing your doorbell for ages. I am from the water board, can you turn your water off and drain it – I’ll do it for you”. The male insisted on trying to get into the property.
The occupier refused and the male eventually left. Police checked and can confirm there was no-one from Essex and Suffolk Water working in the area.
Suspects are 2 white males. The first is aged 20-25, with black, curly, messy hair, clean shaven and about 5’6” tall, slim build and wearing a blue long sleeved jacket. The second male is in his late teens, about 5’6” tall, slim with short dark hair, wearing a black, zip up jacket with white trainers and blue jeans.
Please pass the details of this incident on and ensure that all vulnerable residents do not open the door to anyone, unless they know who they are and are happy to let them in. Some door posters are available from Maldon Police Station to act as a deterrent to cold callers and a reminder to occupiers.
Any information to Maldon Police Station.
FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS! – Please tell everyone, especially any vulnerable or elderly people
Some elderly people within the Central Division district have received calls from people saying they are “Police Officers”. They say they are working on behalf of a “fraud department” within either Essex or the Metropolitan Police and are trying to prevent card fraud.
They ask for victims details and say that someone will call to collect cards and PIN numbers. The call is from a withheld number, so cannot be traced.
Description of the man supposed to be behind these calls:
Black male, about 30-35 years, 6ft tall and of medium build.
Please make sure that everyone is clear they should under no circumstances, divulge any information over the phone, especially not details of addresses or bank details. Anyone who does receive a call like this should call the Police on 0300 333 4444 straight away. If anyone finds someone at their door asking for cards or PIN numbers, do not let them in, but call 999 immediately.
IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS!
A member of the public has brought to our attention a letter received from Euromillion, Lottery International, purportedly sent from Oxford Street East, London, but posted in Watford. The letter informs the recipient they have won a large sum of money, in this case £585,000. In order to claim the “winnings” you are asked to provide personal information, including bank details.
Do not reply to this, or any other letter asking for personal information. Throw it away – it is just junk mail! Please make sure this message is passed on.
Burnham on Crouch
Between 1700 on 16 May and 0900 on 18 May at the Fire Station in Albert Road a collapsible aluminium scaffolding, on hire from Mark One Hire was stolen. There is no information on value. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 1500 on 23 May and 0600 on 24 May in High Street, the rear lights on a black Porsche were smashed. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Discovered at 0730 on 25 May, a window in the fish and chip shop (Jolly Fryers) in Station Road was smashed. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Southminster
Between 1800 on 11 May and 1230 on 21 May at Steeple Bay Caravan Park, a boat engine was stolen. No details on engine available but Marine Unit are dealing with this incident.
Between 2230 on 18 May and 0715 on 19 May in Rupert Road entry was gained to a silver VW Polo. The glove box and another were open and cash was removed from the ashtray. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 2030 on 18 May and 0815 on 19 May in Kings Croft entry was gained to an insecure green Ford Galaxy, parked on the drive of the property. The owners wallet was emptied onto the seat and debit cards, and registration documents were taken. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 1900 on 18 May and 0645 on 19 May in Hillside Road entry was gained to an insecure black Renault Scenic and a silver Vauxhall Astra van. The car was on the drive and the van was on the road outside the property. Nothing appeared to have been taken. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 2315 on 18 May and 0715 on 19 May in Buttercup Way, a white Vauxhall Viviro van was broken into. The nearside and side doors were left open and the glove box had been searched. Some Armani sunglasses and various hand tools and drills were taken. Information to Southminster Police Statiion.
Great Totham
In the afternoon of 18 May (reported at 1600) in Broad Street Green Road thieves gained entry to a property by smashing the glass on rear double glazed doors. A messy search was carried out in all rooms, searching through drawers etc but nothing appears to have been taken. There were also jemmy marks on the front door. No information on damage value. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Heybridge
Between 1150 and 1410 on 20 May in Long Common 3 metal solar lights were stolen from the front garden of a residence. Information to Maldon Police Station.
At 1700 on 17 May in Hillary Close a resident heard a noise and found a small hole in the outer pane of glass. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Between 2200 on 20 May and 0730 on 21 May in Redshank Drive four hub caps were removed from a white Vauxhall Astra van. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Between 1930 and 2200 on 22 May in Hillary Close, £100 in cash was taken from a purse in a childs buggy left in an insecure porch. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Maldon
Between 2030 on 20 May and 0730 on 21 May in Falcon Fields a boys dark blue/black mountain bike was stolen. The bike had 15 gears and had Rocksafe written on it. The bike was insecure and left in the back garden. The bike is valued at £90. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Around 2345 on 20 May in Clayton Way spotlights were taken from a Mini Cooper. The spotlights have been recovered and will be examined for possible evidence. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Overnight on 24/25 May 8 fence panels of a property in Fir Tree Walk were smashed. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Forthcoming NAPs meetings:
Thursday 18 June at 7.00pm Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill
NHW co-ordinators should make every effort to attend their local meeting. In that way, they can be certain that the issues in their area are identified and prioritised.
Mrs Chris Walker
26 May 2009
DISTRACTION BURGLARY – please treat as urgent!
At around 1330 on 18 May a male knocked at the door of a property in Maldon Road, Goldhanger. He said to the occupier “ I have been ringing your doorbell for ages. I am from the water board, can you turn your water off and drain it – I’ll do it for you”. The male insisted on trying to get into the property.
The occupier refused and the male eventually left. Police checked and can confirm there was no-one from Essex and Suffolk Water working in the area.
Suspects are 2 white males. The first is aged 20-25, with black, curly, messy hair, clean shaven and about 5’6” tall, slim build and wearing a blue long sleeved jacket. The second male is in his late teens, about 5’6” tall, slim with short dark hair, wearing a black, zip up jacket with white trainers and blue jeans.
Please pass the details of this incident on and ensure that all vulnerable residents do not open the door to anyone, unless they know who they are and are happy to let them in. Some door posters are available from Maldon Police Station to act as a deterrent to cold callers and a reminder to occupiers.
Any information to Maldon Police Station.
FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS! – Please tell everyone, especially any vulnerable or elderly people
Some elderly people within the Central Division district have received calls from people saying they are “Police Officers”. They say they are working on behalf of a “fraud department” within either Essex or the Metropolitan Police and are trying to prevent card fraud.
They ask for victims details and say that someone will call to collect cards and PIN numbers. The call is from a withheld number, so cannot be traced.
Description of the man supposed to be behind these calls:
Black male, about 30-35 years, 6ft tall and of medium build.
Please make sure that everyone is clear they should under no circumstances, divulge any information over the phone, especially not details of addresses or bank details. Anyone who does receive a call like this should call the Police on 0300 333 4444 straight away. If anyone finds someone at their door asking for cards or PIN numbers, do not let them in, but call 999 immediately.
IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS!
A member of the public has brought to our attention a letter received from Euromillion, Lottery International, purportedly sent from Oxford Street East, London, but posted in Watford. The letter informs the recipient they have won a large sum of money, in this case £585,000. In order to claim the “winnings” you are asked to provide personal information, including bank details.
Do not reply to this, or any other letter asking for personal information. Throw it away – it is just junk mail! Please make sure this message is passed on.
Burnham on Crouch
Between 1700 on 16 May and 0900 on 18 May at the Fire Station in Albert Road a collapsible aluminium scaffolding, on hire from Mark One Hire was stolen. There is no information on value. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 1500 on 23 May and 0600 on 24 May in High Street, the rear lights on a black Porsche were smashed. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Discovered at 0730 on 25 May, a window in the fish and chip shop (Jolly Fryers) in Station Road was smashed. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Southminster
Between 1800 on 11 May and 1230 on 21 May at Steeple Bay Caravan Park, a boat engine was stolen. No details on engine available but Marine Unit are dealing with this incident.
Between 2230 on 18 May and 0715 on 19 May in Rupert Road entry was gained to a silver VW Polo. The glove box and another were open and cash was removed from the ashtray. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 2030 on 18 May and 0815 on 19 May in Kings Croft entry was gained to an insecure green Ford Galaxy, parked on the drive of the property. The owners wallet was emptied onto the seat and debit cards, and registration documents were taken. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 1900 on 18 May and 0645 on 19 May in Hillside Road entry was gained to an insecure black Renault Scenic and a silver Vauxhall Astra van. The car was on the drive and the van was on the road outside the property. Nothing appeared to have been taken. Information to Southminster Police Station.
Between 2315 on 18 May and 0715 on 19 May in Buttercup Way, a white Vauxhall Viviro van was broken into. The nearside and side doors were left open and the glove box had been searched. Some Armani sunglasses and various hand tools and drills were taken. Information to Southminster Police Statiion.
Great Totham
In the afternoon of 18 May (reported at 1600) in Broad Street Green Road thieves gained entry to a property by smashing the glass on rear double glazed doors. A messy search was carried out in all rooms, searching through drawers etc but nothing appears to have been taken. There were also jemmy marks on the front door. No information on damage value. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Heybridge
Between 1150 and 1410 on 20 May in Long Common 3 metal solar lights were stolen from the front garden of a residence. Information to Maldon Police Station.
At 1700 on 17 May in Hillary Close a resident heard a noise and found a small hole in the outer pane of glass. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Between 2200 on 20 May and 0730 on 21 May in Redshank Drive four hub caps were removed from a white Vauxhall Astra van. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Between 1930 and 2200 on 22 May in Hillary Close, £100 in cash was taken from a purse in a childs buggy left in an insecure porch. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Maldon
Between 2030 on 20 May and 0730 on 21 May in Falcon Fields a boys dark blue/black mountain bike was stolen. The bike had 15 gears and had Rocksafe written on it. The bike was insecure and left in the back garden. The bike is valued at £90. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Around 2345 on 20 May in Clayton Way spotlights were taken from a Mini Cooper. The spotlights have been recovered and will be examined for possible evidence. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Overnight on 24/25 May 8 fence panels of a property in Fir Tree Walk were smashed. Information to Maldon Police Station.
Forthcoming NAPs meetings:
Thursday 18 June at 7.00pm Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill
NHW co-ordinators should make every effort to attend their local meeting. In that way, they can be certain that the issues in their area are identified and prioritised.
Mrs Chris Walker
26 May 2009
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