Neighbourhood Watch 

There are still isolated occurrences of vandalism within the village.

There have been reports of needles being found in the Parkfields area of Chippenham linked to drug taking also about laser pens being shone at cars, this time town centre - no description other than male 'youths'.

We are having a spate of lead thefts - a recent description was of a white male wearing a white track suit top & blue jeans. Lead is being stolen from church roofs/ town hall/ building sites etc, at all times of day & night!!

Two robberies  - one in Biddestone and one in Sutton Benger. Both houses were barn conversions and they got in by jemmying the big doors.  Locks completely damaged and bent over.  They made a terrible mess inside but only GOLD was taken - everything else in a mess but left in the house.  At the second burglary they have a golden retriever the dog was still there and unharmed so they are obviously not frightened of dogs. 

Time of burglary is between 12 and 6 p.m.                                                                                                           

I would like to take this opportunity to remind residents of home security at this time of year, and to always keep doors and windows locked, and to keep Christmas presents out of sight at home and in the car whilst out shopping.
It is also a good time to think about recording the details, including serial numbers of your property and to consider protective marking of valuables.
Please be mindful of the rubbish you put outside. Don't advertise your new goods!

Please remain Alert, Vigilant and Report anything suspicious.

Neighbourhood Policing Team, your “Community Beat Manager” is:
Emma Higgins, telephone 101, email chippenhamruralnpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

101 is the non-emergency number for Wiltshire Police.

Anonymous reporting
crimestoppers-uk.org/in-your-area/south-west/Wiltshire

0800 555 111.                   

Please remain Alert, Vigilant and Report anything suspicious.

Dennis Gill                                           Village Co-Ordinator Jan 2012