Good evening, 

Here is the crime update for St Alphege for 18th - 24th April 2024. 

Burglaries

At around 2:30am on Tuesday 21st April an attempted burglary has occurred on MAYTHORN GROVE. Offenders have attempted to snap the lock on a rear door to the property however made their escape when disturbed by the house alarm.

At around 1:30am on Monday 22nd April, a burglary has occurred on ARLEY ROAD. Offenders have snapped the lock of a rear door to the property. They have been disturbed by the house alarm and left taking a set of keys. 

Between 4am and 4:10am on Friday 26th April an attempted burglary occurred on SHELSLEY WAY. Offenders have attempted to enter the property through the front door but have been disturbed by a security light turning on. They have been seen making their escape in a grey vehicle. 

Vehicle Crime

At around 2:40am on CHELTONDALE ROAD, an offender has been seen trying the door handles of a secure FORD FIESTA parked on the drive. They have been unsuccessful in gaining access and have made their escape. 

GOOD NEWS

Speedwatch volunteers have been out on 2 occasions. Of 1274 drivers who passed by, 14 were found to be speeding.  

The SHARMANS CROSS and town centre Streetwatch groups have been out on a high visibility patrols this week.

St Alphege and Blythe neighbourhood officers helped in the discovery and closure of a vehicle ‘chop shop’ in EARLSWOOD after a stolen car was tracked to the location. 2 males were arrested at the scene.

In other good news, a cannabis factory was closed down after a warrant was executed in DORCHESTER ROAD by the SOLIHULL Priorities team. 

Officers from the St Alphege and Blythe neighbourhood teams have been out visiting our communities this week.  On Thursday 25th April, we undertook a joint visit with SMBC Trading standards to BLOSSOMFIELD ROSE CARE HOME to speak to the residents about scams, fraud and offer other crime prevention advice. On Friday 26th April, officers visited ST ALPHEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL as part of their Vocations Day to speak to students on the work of the police.

CRIME PREVENTION

Please consider anti-snap locks to all outside doors. Look for at least 3 stars and the Kitemark when purchasing them.

Please consider a good steering lock for your vehicles, and check that your vehicle is locked before you walk away from it.

If you use a bike to get out and about think about the lock that you secure it with. Please consider a good quality lock for your bike. A D lock is one such type of lock. Simple chains can be cut through in seconds.

Pickpockets and purse dippers are active in the town centre. Always make sure handbags are zipped up, never leave your handbag or purse unattended on a shopping trolley, pushchair or wheelchair. Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you when withdrawing cash. A simple tactic against this type of crime is to attach small bells to your purse so that they jingle when purses are being moved.

Please be extra vigilant when using cash machines.  Make sure you are not overlooked.  Be aware of anyone making conversation with you at a cash machine.

Tamper proof screws for number plates are a good idea to protect number plates from being stolen.

Please take 5 mins to read about ways you can prevent burglary and vehicle theft

Residential burglary | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)

Theft of motor vehicle | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)

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