Dear All,
Crime Update and comments from our DWO PCSO Adam Charles below. Thank you again Adam.
In case you are not following Twitter, I thought you may be interested in some recent Tweets from our local Police Team:
18 Aug > Robberies and attempted robberies are occurring today in#Penge#Beckenhamand#Bromleyby suspects using mopeds. Please be aware.
circa 15 Aug >Good shift working with@MPSKelseyEdenPkfootchase and 2 males detained and property recovered from a burglary
males chased and detained in connection with a burglary on Eden Pkave,now in custody,property and clothing also recovered@MPSShortlands
>Keeping busy working another night shift with the help of@MPSHayesto combat vehicle crime in the Shortlands Ward.
>We have been working a night shift tonight to help combat vehicle crime in the Shortlands area with the aid of@MPSHayes
Our next Shortlands Ward Safer Neighbourhood Public Meeting will be held on 5th October at 8pm (Agenda to be sent); I am pleased to say that Inspector KasiaFilipek of the British Rail Police will be giving us a talk on local BR Policing (you may be aware that
they are now based at Shortlands Station!).
Graham.
From DWO PCSO Adam Charles:
Dear Residents
Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st August to 15th August.
Although figures were generally low it is very worrying to see the bike robbery at the junction of Malmains Way & Brabourne Rise. It was very pleasing to see that intervention from two local residents prevented the bikes being stolen and enabled police to be on scene quickly. I've spoken to both residents on the phone and thanked them.Unfortunately the suspects escaped butwe've been carrying out CCTV enquiries.
Regarding the recent theft from motor vehicle in Malmains Way, this shows that if you can see your vehicle from a distance when it is unlocked there is still ample time for someone to get in and steal items. If you have a solo workman at your house and he needs to go back and forth with several lots of tools it may be an idea to offer to go and stand next to his vehicle as this would deter potential thieves.
Very pleasing to see that we've had a burglary free fortnight. Let's hope this continues.
Please contact us as appropriate by 999, 101, SNT phone or email as shown below. Thank you for all your help & support.
Kind Regards
Adam
SNT phone-: 02087212614 Email-:
Shortlands Crime Record 01/08/17-15/08/17
Theft from Motor Vehicle-:
1.04/08/17.Late morning.Den Road.Tools stolen from gardener’s van
2.04/08/17- 05/08/17.Overnight offence.Hayes Way.Bicycle, cycle helmet & iphone stolen from car on driveway between junctions with Brabourne Rise & Top Park.
3.14/08/17.Mid morning.Malmains Way.Holdall containingtrainers & an ipad stolen from workman’s van.Vehicle was closed but unlocked while workman was loading tools on to his van as he could see it.
Cycle Theft-:
1.10/08/17.Early afternoon.Aylesbury Road.Bicycle stolen from rear communal garden of block of flats.Access gained through side gate which does n’t lock.
Robbery-:
1.13/08/17.Early afternoon.Malmains Way junction with Brabourne Rise.Group of teenage boys approached another group of teenage boys and asked to have a go on their bikes.When the victims refused they asked again in a more aggressive manner.One victim felt intimidated so he handed over his bike.The other refused and was punched in the mouth.Fortunately two local residents overheard the disturbance and intervened.This prevented the suspects stealing the bike but they were unable to detain them.