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Police Report - 2009 January
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divisional commander's message | hot topics | domestic housebreaking | business housebreaking | theft motor vehicle| vehicle crime | arrests/reports | malicious damage |tagged incidents | and finally Community and Neighbourhood Watch News - Issue 53 - January 2009 Divisional Commander's Message The huge range of Winter Initiatives that have been taking place across the City over the festive period are coming to an end, and I am encouraged by the results. All officers and staff have worked hard to ensure a high visibility presence and crime prevention messages have helped keep crime levels low, and anti social behaviour to a minimum. Hogmanay policing plans were well executed by our officers in a good-natured atmosphere, and the low levels of arrests reflect a fantastic attitude between the police and the public. I am pleased to see that some of our officers have been recognised over the past few weeks for their hard work and achievements. PC Simon Daley, CBO for Broughton, has received notable recognition for his work building relations between the Scottish and Polish Communities with the new war memorial in Redbraes Place. He will travel to London later this month to receive a Community Award from the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. Daragh Gleeson from Portobello has been awarded Probationer of the Year after the Force recognised his positive attitude, commitment and excellent crime solvency rates. Last but not least, CBO Neil Doig was nominated for the Community Policeman of the Year Awards in London for his years of dedicated service to the Broomhouse and west Edinburgh areas. Although I am understandably biased I thought Neil should have won this particular award. While these officers have shown incredible dedication to Lothian and Borders Police, I’m encouraged by every member of staff’s continued efforts to ensure public safety and look forward to a productive year ahead. Chief Superintendent Colin Campbell HOT
TOPICS To reduce the chances of falling victim to this type of crime, we advise that you make sure you lock and secure your car whenever you leave it and don’t leave valuables on display. Car thieves often steal first and think about value later. Take your valuables with you or lock them in the boot prior to arriving at the destination where you intend to park up. Don’t be tempted to hide things under the seats or leave them in the glove box. Satellite Navigation systems are also highly sought after and we have found that some criminals are looking for the sucker mark that is left on the inside of your windscreen by the handset, then breaking in on the off chance that you’ve hidden the goods somewhere in the car. TAKE YOUR SAT NAV UNIT WITH YOU. Ward 10 Beat
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HOUSEBREAKING On the 11th Dec premises at Polwarth Terrace were entered by removing the lower window entering and searching, although nothing was stolen. On the 12th Dec premises at Montpelier Park were entered by smashing the rear window entering and stealing jewellery. Between the 20th and 23rd Dec a door lock was forced open and a flat at Lochrin Place entered. No property was stolen. BUSINESS
HOUSEBREAKING THEFT MOTOR
VEHICLE On the 23rd Dec an attempt was made to steal a Vauxhall motor car parked in Bruntsfield Place. Two eighteen year old males have been reported for this crime. VEHICLE CRIME On 5th-6th Dec at Leamington Terrace a Mercedes was entered by smashing a window and Sat Nav was stolen. On 8th-9th Dec at Admiral Terrace a Peugeot was entered by forcing the door locks and foodstuffs stolen. On 13th-14th Dec at Leamington Terrace a BMW was entered by smashing a window and Sat Nav was stolen. On 18th Dec at Bruntsfield Place an INSECURE Volvo was entered and Sat Nav was stolen. On 8th-18th Dec at Montpelier a VW Polo was entered by unknown means and an Ipod was stolen. On 19th Dec at Napier Road a VW Polo was entered by forcing the door and a purse was stolen. On the same day at Merchiston Avenue an INSECURE Honda was entered but nothing was stolen. Overnight between 21st - 22nd Dec a total of six vehicles were entered with three vehicles having property stolen from within. The vehicles were parked in the following locations- Hartington Gardens, Viewforth, Westhall Gardens, Montpelier Terrace and Montpelier Park x 2. Again one of these vehicles was left INSECURE. ARRESTS/
REPORTS A 25 year old male was reported urinating at Leven Street on the 17th Dec. A 27 year old male was reported for malicious damage x 2 at Colinton Road on the 22nd Dec. Two 18 year old males were reported for an attempted theft of a motor vehicle, breach of bail conditions and resisting arrest at Bruntsfield Gardens on the 23rd Dec. Two 19 year old males were reported for assault and theft at Leven Street on the 28th Dec. MALICIOUS DAMAGE TAGGED INCIDENTS AND FINALLY The initiative, run under the local Community Plan focused on preventing alcohol behaviour in young people becoming health or social problems for them and society both now and in later years. Known hot-spot areas were regularly patrolled, and over 270 litres of alcohol seized from under-age youths in South Edinburgh. We will be running a similar operation
during the school holiday periods, including test purchasing of alcohol,
and information concerning suspect premises, other areas where under-age
youths congregate and drink is welcomed. Alan Hopper 3521
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