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Locally, we continue to receive reports of fraudsters spoofing police telephone numbers as part of increasingly convincing scams. Criminals rely on the assumption that people will trust a familiar or official-looking number, but callers can manipulate the information displayed on a phone to make it appear they are contacting you from a legitimate organisation. We want residents to be aware that seeing a police number on your caller display does not guarantee the call is genuine. If you are ever unsure, hang up, wait several minutes, and then contact the police through an official number you have sourced independently. Most importantly, remember that the police will never ask you to transfer money, purchase gift cards, withdraw cash, or disclose your PIN or banking credentials.

Two men have been charged following multiple burglaries in East Horsley, Fetcham and Bookham on Wednesday, 14 October. Levi Edwick, 31 (DOB: 09/06/1995) of Ottershaw was charged on 16 October for four burglaries, an attempted burglary, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, driving with no insurance and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Sean O'Neill, 34 (DOB: 10/06/1992) of Staines, was charged on 16 October for four burglaries, an attempted burglary, and making off without payment.

In September, we pulled over a car in Great Bookham with suspicions it could be involved in a drug supply line. The driver’s story wasn’t adding up including having no answer as to why the car was insured and registered to two different people - neither of whom was him. Our questions were clearly starting to make the driver sweat (literally) and he suddenly decided to make a bolt for it. He was quickly apprehended and found to have 15 wraps of cocaine on him as well as £850 cash in the car. On Friday, 9 October, Andrei Mihaescu, 21, (03/06/2005) of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. 

The fight against the illegal and nuisance use of e-bikes and e-scooters has stepped up a gear with the launch of a new operation this week in Surrey. We know this topic is a growing concern for communities across Surrey and we are taking decisive action. Operation Scramble will see officers out across the county stopping reckless, antisocial and illegal riders as part of our crackdown. Through the rollout of new patrols, we will use all the powers and tactics available to pursue offenders. From next month, this includes the power to destroy all illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized. If you witness dangerous or illegal riding in your community, report it to us. Your information helps us target our activity where it’s needed the most.

Jog On forms part of the Force’s ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), improving feelings of safety in public spaces and ensuring women can exercise without fear of intimidation or abuse.  Since 1 April, Surrey Police has recorded more than 100 incidents of sex-based harassment under new legislation. We know this behaviour can have a lasting impact, causing women and girls to change their routines or feel uncomfortable using public spaces. The new law strengthens our ability to tackle offending. We are encouraging our communities to use StreetSafe StreetSafe | Police.uk to anonymously highlight public places where they feel unsafe. The information shared can help us identify potential patterns, inform our response and support wider efforts to prevent further harm. If you have experienced or witnessed harassment, please report it online at Report | Surrey Police or call 101. If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.