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Message to All - Monday 22nd February
ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS
RESIDENTS
in the Thames Valley (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire) believe the cost of policing the region is value for money.
According to a recent survey of Thames Valley residents 58.4% believe the current level
of council tax for police services across the region -
£151.27 per year or £2.90 per week for a Band
D property - represents value for money.
A further 15.3% said 'don't know'
and 26.4% felt it did not represent value for money.
The online survey, which was
conducted between 26 January and 3 February 2010 by Thames Valley Police Authority, was emailed to over 21,000 residents via
the police force's community messaging system.
Nearly two thousand people responded
and took the opportunity to give their views on value for money and the Authority's proposed levels of police council
tax for 2010/11.
Of the 1,866 respondents:
50.6% were prepared to
pay more council tax for improved services;
9.3% 'did not know' and 40.1% would not be prepared to pay
an increase
Of the respondents who would be prepared to pay an increase for improved
services (50.6%), the level of increase they were prepared to pay was:
o
1% increase - 18.5% o 2% increase - 32.6% o 3% increase - 36.5% o
More than 3% increase - 12.4%
Khan Juna, Police Authority Chairman, said: "I
want to personally thank everyone who participated in the council tax survey.
"What
you say matters to us and will be taken into account, along with many other factors, when the Authority decides on the police
budget and level of council tax precept to set for 2010/11."
A summary of the
survey results and details of how it will be used are available via this link
Message ends.
Police issue warning about fake £20 notes in Banbury
Wednesday 17 February 2010, 2:35pm
Thames Valley Police
is warning members of the public and businesses to be vigilant after fake bank notes were discovered circulating in Banbury
over the past two weeks.
More than £400 in fake £20 notes has now been seized by officers from three
of the town's licensed premises.
Sgt Bryan Percival, from the Banbury town neighbourhood team, said: "We
arrested two men at the Fleur De Lys in Broad Street on the 24 January, who were detained by door staff after they allegedly
tried to pay with forged notes.
"At the time we believed this to be an isolated incident; however, a short
while later we discovered that another premise had been targeted and another discovered last week following a pub watch meeting.
"We believe that pubs and bars are being targeted as they are often busy, darkly lit venues, where staff are
trying to serve customers as quickly as possible."
All of the forged notes have been £20 and of a varying
degree of quality.
The forged notes can be easily identified:
The metal strip that
runs through the forged notes is painted on in silver paint and does not run through the note.
The type of paper
used is noticeably different to that of genuine bank notes
The Harlequin design in the top middle section of the
Queen side of the note where it says Bank of England is missing from all the notes (visible only with UV light).
A genuine note does not absorb the liquid from a UV marker pen.
The two men, aged 23 and 24, have been released
on police bail to return to Banbury police station on 1 March.
Sgt Percival added: "We would urge anyone
with information about this to contact us as soon as possible."
Sgt Percival has created a Youtube video with hints and tips of how to spot a fake £20 note.
Anyone with information can contact Sgt Percival via
the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505, or alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously
on 0800 555 111.
18TH FEBRUARY 2010
It had been to
report to us today that over last weekend a Female described as 5' 6", blonde, wearing a yellow jacket was collecting
door to door for the Haiti Appeal in the area.
She was asking for bank details at the door.
Please
alert neighbours and remember to never give out your bank details to any cold callers.
If you have any information
or see aything suspicious, please telephone the police on 08458 505 505.
Wednesday
17th February
Two distractions burglaries have taken place involving bogus police officers.
One
occurred in Bicester at 5.15pm yesterday in Ray Road, Kings End and another in The Fairway, Bretch Hill, Banbury at 8pm last
night.
In both incidents males claimed to be Police Officers and gained entry into houses.
Three males
have been described as white, 20yrs,one was tall, slim, fair hair, wearing dark clothing, another described as 5' 8",
short black hair, blue jeans and average build.
A black car possible a ford focus was also seen at both incidents.
Please alert neighbours especially the elderly and remain extra vigilant.
If you see anything suspicious
or have any information please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.
Many
Thanks
.
Tuesday
2nd February
We have boxes of free door bars available which we need to clear from
storage as a matter
of urgency.
If you would like
a free door bar or know of anyone in need of one.
Please ask around your scheme members.
Please either telephone me at the Watch Office on 01295 754611
or email me
to request one.
Please
leave a message on the answerphone if I am not in the office.
Many Thanks
Deborah
.
Tuesday 12th January 2010
Please be aware of an incident that occurred
today at 11.30am in
Kidlington.
Two white males wearing high vis jackets knocked the door of an elderly
resident.
They offered to clear the driveway of snow for £50 cash.
The elderly resident thought
that they were from the council and paid £50 cash and males left.
They were driving a blue van, and could
be travelling around the Cherwell
Area.
Please alert neighbours especially the elderly.
If you see anything suspicious please telephone
the police on 999 for immediate attention or 08458 505 505 with information. Quoting URN 564 12/01/2010.
Tuesday 5th January 2010
Please be aware of the following
which occurred on three occasions in
Adderbury Village on 27th December.
3 males wearing blue overalls and stab vests, stated that they needed to
get into victim's addresses
quickly and check it, as a suspected burglar
has been stopped with cash further down the street.
Males
show a stolen Police Warrant Card as ID, one victim saw that it was a female's name.
Please do not let any unexpected callers, into your home even if
they
appear to rush you.
Take
police warrant card or the name and shoulder number from it and phone
police on 08458 505 505 to check their identity
as a genuine officer.
If you
have any information please telephone with details to Cherwell
Priority Crime Team, Banbury Police Station on 08458
505 505.
Thursday 17th December
Sightings are requested for a Green Mercedes vehicle, with
the vehicle
plate covered over.
This
vehicle was last seen travelling on the A361 in the Banbury Area.
Please telephone the police on 999 with sightings and direction of travel.
Please quote URN 886
17/12/09.
A
suspicious incident occured in Mollington village last Friday morning.
A plain white van was parked in the village
and when approached by a
resdient the male claimed he was a policeman " observing".
Please can you keep a look out for any suspicious
vehicles especially
vans.
Please always take the registration number and try and gain a
description
of the driver and any passengers.
If
anyone states they are the police, ask them for their shoulder number
and name.
This can then be checked
by calling the switchboard 08458 505
505 and asking if that officer should be in that location at that time.
Please telephone
the police on 999 for immediate attention or 08458 505
505 with any other information for the attention of Cherwell
Priority
Crime Team.
Sightings
are requested for a White Ford Transit or truck P545 DTT seen in
suspicious circumstances offering gravel in the south
of the area.
The male with the vehicle was described as physically strong, vaguely
menacing, not threatening,
muscular, dark short (not shaved) hair, no
facial hair about 5ft 10.
If seen offering services in your area
please contact the police on 08458
505 505.
.
25th November
2009
A distraction burglary has took place at 4.30pm today in South Newington
Village.
The white male claimed to be from EDF Electricity.
He is described as white, late 30's, wearing a parker coat,
Dark track suit bottoms, Black trainers with a beige strip and a dark grey woollen hair. He is thought to be driving a small silver car.
Please alert neighbours as he is possible travelling around the local
area.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information please
contact the police on 08458 505 505 with information for the attention of
Cherwell Priority Crime Team or 999 for
immediate police attention.
Many
Thanks
Monday 18th November
A
Distraction Burglary took place this morning in Towcester, Northants.
As you are aware recently we have been targeted
when distractions have
occurred in neighbouring areas.
An 'R' Reg. Silver Vauxhall Vectra was seen.
A white male with an Irish accent, 5'
5", 40-50yrs, wearing a baseball cap and over coat. Claimed to be from the Gas Board.
He pushed the elderly
male and stole his wallet.
Please
alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information please telephone
the police on 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.
Thursday 12th November
Message to Cherwell
We have had reports of spare
wheels being stolen from vehicles where the
wheel is accessible from underneath the vehicle.
Transit Vans
have been the main target.
If you own such vehicle or know of someone who has one, please can you
ensure that you check before making your journey that the spare wheel has
not being stolen.
Also can you alert
neighbours and remain extra vigilant, please report any
suspicious activity to police on 08458 505 505.
If
you see a crime in progress please telephone 999.
6th November 2009
There has been another distraction type burglary in Souldern yesterday
lunchtime.
This time the
offenders phoned the victim saying they were from the Water board and they were going to be calling on her.
They
arrived and have stolen items from the house.
The victim is very elderly and didn't call the police when it
happened as she didn't want to waste our time!
It has been reported to us this morning by a visitor to her
home.
Please make all elderly people in your area aware of this new method of
ringing first and that they
should be extra careful about allowing anyone
into their homes.
Please encourage everyone to report
anything at all suspicious immediately to the police.
Priority Crime team at Banbury are dealing with all
of the recent incidents so please contact them via the switchboard 08458 505 505 if you have any information which may assist
with enquiries.
27th October 2009
We
would like to make you aware of several incidents today.
At 0930 there was a cream Renault van in Bloxham Road
Banbury where 3
large men were going door to door with carpet swatches.
There has been a distraction burglary
in Middleton Cheney - Electricity
company m.o.. and two distraction burglaries in the Reading area where a
young
boy asked to look for his ball in the garden.
Please remind people to be extra vigilant and if you have any information
at all to help with enquiries please call the priority crime team at
Banbury via the switchboard 08458 505505.
If you would like Nominated Neighbour forms to give to elderly neighbours
then please contact me, Crime reduction
on Banbury 754587.
There are still a few seats for the conference at kidlington on Monday.
26th October
We
have received information today that Burglars could be stealing
recycling bins/boxes to use during burglaries, across
our area.
Please can you report any stolen recycling bins/boxes or if you come across any that have been dumped. 23rd October 2009
This morning there has been a distraction burglary
in Wheatley near
Oxford. We know that sounds a long way away but last week there was one at the same time in Wheatley
and the next offence, later in the morning, was in Deddington near Banbury.
Offenders have gained access
to the house saying they were from the Water Board.
They are described as being in their 30s and smartly dressed.
One
had a brown cap, grey jacket and blue shirt and the other was wearing a
waistcoat.
When challenged
they made off at speed in a dark coloured saloon car.
Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity
immediately to
us using 999 if you believe there is a crime in progress.
Many thanks
Jayne Taylor
9th October 2009
On Wednesday there was a distraction in Market end Way Bicester, which has only
just been reported where an elderly gentleman had some people in his home who said they were from the electricity board.
No further details at this time.
There was another burglary in Market End Way Bicester during the day
yesterday 8/10/09.
Offenders gained access to the property via an insecure toilet window.
There has been a distraction
burglary at 0915 this morning in Wheatley
near Oxford.
Male described as white, short height, dark hair,
clean shaven, wearing a light coloured jumper with a pattern called on an elderly person and said he had to come in to see
to the water!
These type of offenders tend to travel to find their next victim so please be alert.
Please alert your neighbours to be extra vigilant at this time.
If anyone has any information which may
assist with police enquiries
please call us on 08458 505 505 and ask for the Priority crime team at
Banbury.
October 5th 2009
Please be aware there has been a distraction burglary just over the border
in Northants at Middleton Cheney today.
Offenders are described as white males in their 30s. One was wearing
a
green jumper and the other a checked shirt.
Please be extra vigilant and keep an eye open for suspicious
activity at
any elderly person's homes in your area.
OCTOBER 1ST 2009
There have
been two distraction burglaries today in Garsington and
Aylesbury.
As these types of offenders tend to travel
across our area
please can you make you neighbours aware.
The offenders in both cases said there was a problem
nearby with water.
They asked the elderly resident to run their water until it came through
blue.
The offenders are described as white males with dark hair. One was
wearing a brown jumper with writing on it
and the other wearing dark
clothing.
Please keep a look out for any suspicious activity in your area and
report
anything unusual immediately to the police using 999 if you believe there
could be a crime in progress.
Ringmaster to NHW & Country Watch - Ringmaster to Launton - Wednesday 16th
September
A distraction burglary took place yesterday in Blackthorn
Road, Launton.
Offenders claimed to be from the Water Board.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. If you see anything
suspicious or have any information that may help police enquiries, please
telephone on 08458 505 505.
Wednesday 15th July Sightings are requested for a White Transit Van - Reg. No. NC04 LLR.
This vehicle is connected with Trading Standard Offences (Potential Rogue Traders/Distraction Burglars) and has
been seen in the Banbury Area this week.
Please
alert your neighbours and remain extra vigilant. Any
sightings please telephone the police and report information to Cherwell Priority Crime Team. 08458 505 505
Ringmaster to All - Wednesday 15th July
After mid night on 13th July '09 on the A34 at Weston on the Green.
4 x offenders were seen to steal fuel from a Lorry.
Yesterday 2 tractors in Duns Tew Road, Hempton also had fuel stolen.
A Grey Ford Mondeo M226 PBW was sighted and made off.
Ringmaster to All - Friday 10th July
There have been a number of thefts of tools from Vans across the area.
Last night alone Thefts occurred in Bodicote, Twyford and Bicester.
A Burgundy Ford Mondeo and a White Transit Van could be connected with the thefts.
Please can you remain extra vigilant and alert neighbours, especially anyone who has a work van.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquires, please contact the
police on 08458 505 505.
Many Thanks
[THAMES VALLEY COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Cherwell - J 07/004]
Ringmaster to Cherwell - Friday 10th July
Two burglaries have occurred over the last week in the Bicester Area.
One occurred in Church Road, Ardley, Nr Bicester between 0900hrs - 1045hrs yesterday Thursday 9th July.
Entry was gained by smashing a rear door.
Another occurred last Thursday in Bure Park, Bicester between 1230hrs - 1250hrs.
Entry was gained again at the rear of the property, through a window.
A silver misubishi car, possibly a 'Y' reg maybe connected with both incidents.
These are possibly travelling criminals who are likely to hit anywhere within our area.
Please be extra vigilant and report anything suspicious to the police.
If you have any information that may help with police enquiries please contact the police
on 08458 505 505.
Thursday 25th June
There was a theft of a vehicle yesterday morning at 10am in Adderbury.
The owner of the vehicle left the keys in the ignition whilst unloading
shopping.
Please remain extra vigilant and please remember not to leave keys in
vehicles whilst unattended, always remember
to lock and secure you
vehicle.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please contact the police
on 08458 505 505
19/6/09
We have had reports that over the last few weeks of antique dealers in the area looking to buy antiques.
They may leave a leaflet and then call back.
If you have any such callers at your door then please do not give them access to your home or property.
If you have any information about such dealers that have called recently can you please call us and
ask for your message to be passed to PC Steve Dixon at Banbury.
As always we would like to remind you to never deal with cold callers at the door and when answering
your front door you should ensure the back door is locked!
19/6/09
Around 3pm this afternoon there has been a distraction burglary in
Faulkner Close Adderbury.
3 males seen.Possibly water board m.o. No more details at this time.
Pplease be extra vigilant and if you have any information which may assist attending officers please
call 08458 505505 immediately and quote URN 954 of 19/6/09.
Ringmaster to All NHW - Tuesday 9th June
Several Distraction burglaries took place yesterday throughout Thames Valley Police Force.
One took place within Cherwell at 20.30hrs, Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott, Bicester.
A Young Irish male called at house and asked to look at the back fence as he was doing work on the
adjoining farm.
A second male entered the house whilst resident was distracted.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant.
These offenders are in the Cherwell area, if you see anything suspicious or have any information
that may help with police enquiries, please contact the police on 08458 505 505.
Tuesday 9th June
Sightings are requested for a Black Renault R686 RFC seen in suspicious circumstances.
This vehicle is of interest to the Police and Trading Standards.
If sighted please telephone the police with details, on 08458 505 505 and request your information be passed onto PC
Chris Field, Banbury Police Station.
20th May
Over the past 7 days there have been a large number of distraction
burglaries in the area of Thames Valley and
other forces - West Midlands, Staffordshire, Northants and Warwickshire.
In each case the offenders have created an emergency situation about water - mentioning explosions in several cases.
Several times a dark, maybe black BMW has been seen and registration numbers beginning
with YK07, YX07 and VX07 have been noted.
Please be extra vigilant and if you should see a similar vehicle in
suspicious circumstances please note the
full registration number and call the police immediately.
19th May
This is just a warning that there is still a problem with theft of number plates particularly in the rural areas most
recently in the areas of Fewcott/Fritwell and Ardley. Please be extra vigilant and if you should see any suspicious activity
please contact the police immediately.
There are kits available from car accessory shops for securing number plates.
Tuesday 21st April.
Urgent Ringmaster to All -
Sightings are urgently requested for a Green Golf, Index Number VF53 BFV.
This vehicle was last seen in Banbury Town Centre at 12noon.
If sighted please dial 999 and quote URN 463 21/4/09.
7th April
Police are appealing for information following a non stop fatal road
traffic collision on the 1st April
2009 between 5.30 - 6.00am. A
cyclist, a local 47 yr old widower with a 10 yr old son, was knocked down and
killed, on a stretch of the A413 between Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St Peter in Buckinghamshire.
The vehicle failed to stop. Police are anxious to trace a blue coloured vehicle which may have front and
nearside damage. It may also have damage to the windscreen, roof and side windows.
They would like to hear from anyone who has seen or knows of :
· a vehicle with similar damage.
· somebody stopping and checking a vehicle with similar damage.
· anyone who used to have a similar vehicle on their drive or garage which has disappeared since the
1st April.
· anyone who has started parking a vehicle in a garage that had previously been on a drive.
· anyone who has recently changed their blue vehicle.
If you have any information which may assist with this investigation
please contact the incident room,
Operation Tumbaga, on 01753 881900 or Call Crimestoppers on 0800 55 111 quoting URN 926 3/4/09
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