Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Dear Residents

An update from your local Neighbourhood Police Team.

CRIME 

Attempted burglary reported in Allesley Old Road. Offenders gained access to the rear garden of the property and tried the handle of the back door attempting to gain access. Offenders were disturbed by the owner of the property and escaped. 

Investigation is ongoing.

Burglary reported in Lincroft Crescent. Offenders gained access from the rear of the property, located the car keys and made off in the victims vehicle. 

Investigation is ongoing.

WHAT’s BEEN HAPPENING

We have seen an increase in bike theft, especially around the Alvis Retail Park. We have arrested an offender that was identified by CCTV as stealing two bikes from different locations on the Alvis Retail Park. 

Some advice about keeping your bike safe and secure:

Follow these 10 tips to ensure your bike remains safe, secure and not a statistic.

1. Double lock it

Using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock. Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of lock if possible.

For further information and advice, visit Sold Secure.

2. Lock the lot

Lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand.

3. Secure it

Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.

4. Take removable parts with you

Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently.

5. Park securely

Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV.

6. Register it

Register your frame number on a national bike registration database approved by Secured by Design. The frame number is usually found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in. If your bike is ever stolen and recovered by the police, it can be traced back to you.

7. Mark it

Get your bike security marked. It’s a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught with a registered bike, the owner can be traced and they will be arrested. Security marking products can be found at Secured by Design.

8. Remember safety begins at home

Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street. Avoid advertising that you have a bike at home, for example, by removing car roof racks, and creating ‘privacy zones’ on apps like Strava to avoid disclosing your location. 

9. Check ownership

Ask for proof of ownership and check the bike frame number on national bike registration databases approved by Secured by Design.

10. Act fast 

If your bike has been stolen, contact us as soon as possible by reporting online. Give us your frame number, cycle database number, a photo and any other details and make sure you update the status on the cycle database where you registered it. The sooner we know, the sooner we can act, which might stop it being sold on.

What to do if your bike is stolen

It is worth posting a description and photo of your missing bike on the following forums:

STOP CHECKS.

Officers have been out and about in the community patrolling locations where we have had intelligence regarding drug use and drug dealing. A person was stopped and searched that was suspected of using drugs. 

These kind of patrols are good for gathering intelligence of who is frequenting the area. 

PACT COMMUNITY MEETING.

The next community meeting will be on Monday 23rd of November, 6pm till 7pm at the Coundon Social Club. Come along and meet with the local councillors and Police Team. We are there to discuss any issues you may have. 

We will add a reminder to the messages nearer the time.

Enjoy your week ahead

Regards

Sherbourne Police Team