End of 6's

End of 6’s (Weekly update) 

Dear Members,

Here’s a quick round up from the Acocks Green neighbourhood policing team.

Officers have been extremely busy this week with Diary car and helping with emergency calls for service (backfilling response). 

IT doesn't seem long ago that we were enjoying days of endless sunshine, and long light evenings.

As the days become shorter many people will still be out when darkness falls. The shorter days can be used by burglars to help identify potential targets, as a property in darkness is more likely to be unoccupied.

There is a solution to this. The use of a simple plug in timer, or more advanced app based system to time lights to come on as darkness falls in turn making a property appear occupied, and so less of a target.

So the message is simple: Lock up lights on!

Street Watch: Are you wanting to support your community? Why not join up to our street watch programme. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact the below details and we will get you signed up

Please email www.streetwatch@westmidlands.police.uk 

You can contact us via our email:  acocksgreen@westmidlands.police.uk please only use this email in non-emergency cases, this can be reporting issues/concerns you have or any intelligence you wish to inform us of. Otherwise, please utilise our 101 non-emergency line and 999 in emergency.

Did you know you can also report through CrimeStoppers which allows you to remain anonymous if you don’t feel comfortable sharing your details. You can contact CrimeStoppers on: 0800 555111 alternatively for more information please visit: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)