MAY 2015 Good News! A prolific shoplifter who stole over £1000 of confectionary and meat during a six week shoplifting spree was detained by staff at the Co-Op, Wickham Road in February. Police arrested the male who was also found to be wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court to answer charges of shoplifting on Bromley’s ground. He was given a custodial sentence and whilst serving this he was interviewed in relation to the thefts at the Co-Op. He was further charged with the seven offences committed there. We await the outcome of the further charges. A second male also wanted in relation to two thefts from the Co-Op has been identified by one of the Metropolitan Police Super recognisers. Shirley Police Officers are working to collate all the necessary evidence in order to interview the male and put the allegations to him. We hope the successful identification and apprehension of these suspects will send a message to the criminals that its only a matter of time before police catch them! PROMISES SPEEDING TRAFFIC - Speeding vehicles in and around the Shrublands estate appears to have decreased in the past month with very few reports from residents. Some moped owners have been spoken to by police with regards to their riding and this seems to have had the desired effect. BURGLARY - There continues to be a decrease in burglaries this month with only two reported burglaries on the ward compared to seven last year during May. Please remember with the warmer weather approaching that you close and secure all windows and doors before leaving the house. Also refrain from leaving scrap metal to be collected from outside your property. This allows potential burglars an opportunity to approach your property and survey its potential for easy break in. ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ESTATES - There is always an increase in problems during the warm weather and light nights. There have been reports regarding the estates and areas between Shirley/Ashburton and Kelsey and Eden Park Wards with regards to youths causing damage to property and smoking drugs. We have increased patrols in this area. Please call us if you have any problems. CONTACT US Telephone - 0208 721 2469 Email - [email protected] Or…scan here to Check the MPS website for details of local meetings Our Twitter page is now live! Follow us at MPSShirleyCoulW CRIME UPDATE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME We have had 2 thefts of motor vehicles and 4 theft from motor vehicle to date along with 1 motor vehicle interference. CRIME PREVENTION Please no not leave your vehicle unlocked or unattended with keys in the ignition and ensure windows and sunroofs are closed now that the weather is getting warmer. DRUGS -
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