Police Report
- 2008 September
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Community and Neighbourhood
Watch News - Issue 49 - September 2008
Divisional
Commander's Message
August was a challenging month for Lothian &
Borders Police with the Edinburgh Festival celebrations and commencement
of the new football season. The police service is often pulled in many
directions by the demands placed upon us however, as ever, we continue
to provide daily a high level of service to the public across the city.
With Freshers Week approaching, officers continue
to maintain established links with the Universities, providing information
to new students on a variety of issues including personal safety, lifestyle
and home security.
In addition, as we approach Autumn and
subsequent darker nights, in terms of home security, I would encourage
vigilance and if anyone is seen acting suspiciously, contact your local
police station.
Chief Superintendent Colin
Campbell
HOT
TOPICS
Unfortunately, at this time of year, break-ins
to garden sheds become more common. Many criminals consider this type
of crime to be low risk, as they don’t have to force entry to your
home. People store bikes, power tools and expensive gardening equipment
in their sheds making them very attractive targets for criminals.
The good news is that there is a lot you can
do to outsmart garden thieves. A few simple solutions can make all the
difference to the security of your garden. Firstly is your shed in a good
state of repair?
- The hinges and any hasps should be attached
using coach bolts rather than screws, and use a good quality closed shackle
padlock.
- Shed window – securely fit a grille over it; either internally
or externally.
- Garden forks, spades, etc. can all be used as tools to try and force
entry to your house. Secure them together with a length of chain through
the handles secured by a padlock. Don’t leave tools lying around
the garden and make sure ladders are kept secure.
- Bikes - use securely fixed ground anchors and good quality bike locks
to secure them. These can also be used for lawnmowers etc, or again secure
them together.
- Security mark tools, lawnmowers, toolboxes and garden furniture, by
engraving, painting or using a security marker pen. Mark them with your
surname, house number and postcode.
- Install security lighting.
- Fit a shed alarm. These only cost a few pounds and can be bought from
most DIY store.
Should you require any further security
advice contact your local Neighbourhood Crime Prevention Officer.
Ward 10 Beat
47
This is the September edition of your monthly
newsletter.
There were 44 reported crimes in
respect of your ward for the month of August 2008.
DOMESTIC
HOUSEBREAKING
There was one domestic housebreaking. On
the 17th a flat at Forbes Road was entered by raising the window. A passport,
clothing and glasses were stolen from within.
There was one attempted housebreaking.
This occurred overnight between the 16-17 at Montpelier when an attempt
was made to force open an insecure bedroom window.
BUSINESS
HOUSEBREAKING
There were no business housebreakings.
THEFT MOTOR
VEHICLE
There were two thefts of vehicles.
Overnight between 1st – 2nd Aug a Volkswagen
motor van was stolen from Ettrick Road.
Overnight between 15th- 16th Aug a Honda
motor cycle was stolen from Bruntsfield Terrace.
VEHICLE CRIME
There were four thefts from motor vehicles
and one attempted theft.
Between the 1st- 3rd Aug a Fiat motor car parked
in Greenhill Gardens was entered by smashing the front offside window
and Satellite Navigation equipment was stolen from within.
On the 5th Aug a Fiat motor car parked in Leamington
Terrace was entered by smashing the front offside window and Satellite
Navigation equipment was stolen from within.
Overnight between the 29th-30th Aug a Fiat motor
car parked in Viewforth was entered by smashing the front offside window
and Satellite Navigation equipment was stolen from within. Also between
these dates at Viewforth a Mercedes motor car was entered by smashing
the front nearside window and again Satellite Navigation equipment was
stolen.
Between the 30th –31st Aug an attempt
was made to enter a Renault motor car parked in Merchiston Place.
There were three thefts from motor vehicles.
All the thefts from vehicles occurred in Viewforth.
Overnight between the 15th – 16th Aug
a registration plate fitted to a mini motor car and a registration plate
fitted to a Mazda motor car were stolen.
Overnight between 21st – 22nd Aug
four alloy wheels were stolen from a Toyota motor car.
ARRESTS/ REPORTS
On the 31st Aug a 21 year old male was reported
for unrinating at Thornybauk.
NEWS
All the property stolen
from within vehicles this month was Satellite Navigation equipment. It
is imperative that such equipment and other property is removed from the
vehicle by the owner and not left on open display.
By removing your property from your vehicle
you will reduce the likelihood of your vehicle being broken into.
If you do see anyone acting suspiciously near
vehicles do contact the police immediately. It might just be that you
prevent theft(s).
DON’T GIVE THIEVES A CHANCE
TAGGED INCIDENTS
During the month there were 184 incidents
logged by the police in respect of your ward. Of these only 6 were graded
1, i.e. emergencies; 57 were Graded 2 i.e. not emergencies but should
be responded to within one hour. The remainder were dealt with by the
Community Beat Officer or patrol officers.
AND FINALLY
The Force has appointed a New Assistant
Chief Constable. Mike McCormick moves to the force from Dumfries and Galloway
Constabulary.
Welcoming his appointment, he said: "I am delighted to have been
appointed as Assistant Chief Constable with Lothian and Borders Police,
and I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead."
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