Dear all,
Please find below a Hampshire Police news release, issued Wednesday 9th January 2012, with a voice recording of the armed robber attached
New Forest armed robbery detectives quiz rail passengers
Detectives from Hampshire’s Major Investigation Team (HMIT) will be speaking to rail passengers at Brockenhurst railway station this morning (Wednesday 9 January) as part of their investigation into two armed robberies in the New Forest.
They will be hoping to jog the memories of commuters who regularly use the station about the first robbery which occurred in the station’s south car park between 6.30 and 7.45am on Wednesday, December 5.
The robber approached a man as he got out of his Porsche 911 Carrera and threatened him at gunpoint to get back into his car. He then forced the 65-year-old to drive, stopping of the HSBC bank in Brockenhurst where a sum of money was withdrawn. The offender then dumped his victim in the middle of the New Forest before abandoning the car on Sway Road.
In addition to speaking to rail passengers, detectives will play audio of the offender that was captured in the background of a 999 call made by his second victim. An artist’s impression of the suspect and CCTV footage of his victim parking his car in the car park will also be displayed onto walls and floors at the station. Detectives hope members of the public may recognise the offender and provide them with clues about his identity.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Murray who is leading the investigation said: "It is five weeks since the robber struck for the first time. Despite extensive media coverage, many members of the public remain unaware about these offences and our pro-active work today will enable us to bring it to the attention of those who regularly use the station. Our visit today also coincides with the five week anniversary and is possibly the first time that many commuters will be making their regular journey due to the Christmas and New Year break. We therefore hope that by speaking to them today, we will be able to gather information that will assist us in identifying the offender and bring him to justice."
Anyone with information that will assist the investigation team is asked to contact the Op Prenton team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Voice Recording and Artist Impression Below:
The team are still encountering a considerable number of cyclists of all ages that seem oblivious to the fact that they cannot be seen in the dark as they have no lights and are often wearing dark clothing too.
The minimum legal requirements are one front light, one rear light and a set of reflectors, to the specifications and fitted as described below:
Flashing Lights
A common misconception is that flashing cycle lights are illegal. This was the case for the main lights until 2005 however recognising the efficiency and effectiveness of flashing cycle lights the law was changed to permit flashing lights at the front and rear, regardless of whether used as the primary light or additional lighting.
When must you use cycle lights?
When riding on a public road, cycle path or public place between sunset and sunrise or in conditions of seriously reduced visibility during the day.
What is required?
The picture summarises the minimum, but flashing lights of 4 candelas or more are now permitted.
New Forest North
· Ashurst & Netley Marsh
· Burley & Bransgore
· Cadnam
· Damerham
· Fordingbridge
· Hightown
· Ibsley
· Lyndhurst
· Poulner & Ellingham
· Ringwood Town
Crime Reports Data- Week Ending 11/01/2013( Including 101 Calls)
Last 4 weeks Including 11/01/2013(Series 4)
TOMV- Theft of Motor Vehicle
TFMV- Theft from Motor Vehicle
RTC- Road Traffic Collision
ASB- Anti Social Behaviour
More detailed information for your exact neighbourhood can be viewed at:
www.crimereports.co.uk
New Forest East
· Blackfield, Calshot & Fawley
· Calmore
· Dibden Purlieu & Netley View
· Holbury
· Hounsdown & Eling
· Hythe And Dibden
· Marchwood, Exbury & Beaulieu
· Testwood
· Totton Town Centre
· West Totton
Crime Reports Data- Week Ending 11/01/2013( Including 101 Calls)
Last 4 weeks Including 11/01/2013(Series 4)
TOMV- Theft of Motor Vehicle
TFMV- Theft from Motor Vehicle
RTC- Road Traffic Collision
ASB- Anti Social Behaviour
More detailed information for your exact neighbourhood can be viewed at:
www.crimereports.co.uk
New Forest South
· Ashley
· Barton & Milford On Sea
· Brockenhurst & Boldre Rurals
· Hordle & Sway
· Lower Pennington
· Lymington Town Centre & Buckland
· New Milton Town Centre
· North Milton Estates
· Upper Pennington
Crime Reports Data- Week Ending 11/01/2013( Including 101 Calls)
Last 4 weeks Including 11/01/2013(Series 4)
TOMV- Theft of Motor Vehicle
TFMV- Theft from Motor Vehicle
RTC- Road Traffic Collision
ASB- Anti Social Behaviour
More detailed information for your exact neighbourhood can be viewed at:
www.crimereports.co.uk
Inconsiderate Parking Around and Outside Schools
This appears to be an issue across the forest and the officers often report back from their visits to Schools that main of the main issues raised by the Staff, Parents and local residents is that of parking issues.
Ways you can be PARKWISE
· Never park on the zig zags, this area needs to be kept clear as it is the busiest entrance to the school.
· Try and park at least 15m from a road junction. This makes it safer for children to see cars approaching, for cars to see children crossing and helps maintain the flow of traffic.
· Don’t park on yellow lines. These restrictions are there to prevent cars parking in dangerous locations, and in areas that could restrict vehicle movements.
· Avoid parking inside the school gates as this is designed to be a safe area for children to access the school buildings.
· Never park on the footways and verges as this damages the verges and obstructs the footway causing parents and children to have to walk out into the road.
· Be courteous and don’t park in front of residential driveways. THINK, if it were your driveway, would you like someone else blocking it?
· Don’t park over bus stops or bus lay-bys because you could endanger the safety of those using public transport and restrict the movement of the bus on its approach and when its ready to leave.
· Never double park as this can block the road making it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians when they are trying to cross the road.
· Don’t rush your journey to and from school, the entrance to the school is busy and requires your full attention. Leave with enough time to allow for the journey length.
· “Just this once” and “we’re running late today” are NOT valid excuses.
· When Parking ensure that you have not parked in a location that could restrict the access of emergency vehicle to surrounding properties.
in a location which could restrict emergency
vehicle access to surrounding properties.
Below is a Police update on the recent dog thefts:
Three men have been arrested by police in connection with recent dog thefts in the Winchester and East Hampshire area. Three working dogs were stolen from external kennels during burglaries in Bullington and Owslebury on Sunday, December 30 and Monday, December 31.
The arrests came following a report of a suspicious vehicle entering a farm yard in the South Warnborough area in the early hours of Thursday, January 10.
Officers stopped a green Subaru Forester on the A339 travelling towards Alton at 4.50am.
A 20-year-old man from Chobham in Surrey, a 24-year-old man from West Moseley in Surrey and a 21-year-old man from Yateley were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to commit theft and the theft of dogs in December. They have been bailed pending further enquiries until Thursday, March 14.
Anyone with any information about the theft of dogs should contact the Winchester Rural North Safer Neighbourhoods team on 101 or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111
Potential for Winter Weather Conditions
Some of you may have seen that there is the chance of some extreme weather again over the next few days. The best advice when severe weather hits is to stay off the roads. If you must drive, make sure you are prepared for the conditions. Here are some tips for winter driving that may help:
· Ask yourself - is your journey absolutely essential?
· Check local and national weather forecasts to prepare for hazardous conditions.
· Tell someone at your destination what time you expect to arrive, and allow plenty of time for your journey
· Take time before a journey for your vehicle to defrost
· Have your car checked and serviced regularly
· Beware of black ice, taking extra care in shaded areas
· Use major roads for journeys rather than smaller, quieter roads
· In wet and icy conditions brake gently to avoid skidding
· Keep a safe distance from other vehicles - give yourself time to react
· Always keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety
Kind regards and stay safe.
Dean Birch
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