Hadleigh area Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
1st - 14th April 2015
PROPERTY CRIME FOR Babergh East
BURGLARIES
HD/15/573 between 1500 – 1650 08/4 Back Road, Hintlesham.
HD/15/605 between 0030 – 0600 12/4 Appleby Close, Pinewood.
ATTEMPT BURGLARY
Burglary other building with intent – HD/15/534 between 1800 – 2200 03/4 The Street,
Assington.
Burglary other building – HD/15/585 between 2000 09/4 – 0800 10/4 Silver Hill,
Hintlesham. Outbuilding.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Arson – HD/15/555 between 1600 – 1657 06/4 old sugar beet factory, Sproughton
Road, IP1 5AN.
HD/15/568 between 07 – 08/4 nostreetname, Layham. Wire fence to dog run cut.
THEFT FROM OTHER BUILDINGS (SHEDS GARAGES ETC.)
HD/15/522 between 1730 – 30/3 – 0900 01/4 Lower Street, Stutton. Outbuilding Apple IMac & Bose CD player.
HD/15/537 2213 03/4 Thorington Street, Stoke by Nayland.
HD/15/540 between 1730 03/4 – 0830 04/4 church Road, Stratford St Mary. Stihl
chainsaw, loose coins.
HD/15/546 between 2000 – 2300 05/4 Old London Road, Copdock. Outbuilding –
various tools, powered saw, welding equipment, Commet pressure washer.
HD/15/554 between 1800 06/4 – 0619 07/4 Sudbury Road, Stoke by Nayland. Shed –
fishing equipment, Hitachi plunge router.
HD/15/586 between 2000 09/4 – 0730 10/4 Hadleigh Road, Stratford St Mary.
Workshop – Green John Deere push along mower, child’ s rode-on electric John Deere
tractor & trailer, 2 chainsaws.
HD/15/609 between 1500 11/4 0 0800 13/4 Hall Lane, Kersey. Garage. Red Honda
rotavator, Orange Husqvarna chainsaw.
VEHICLE CRIME FOR Babergh East
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLES
HD/15/538 between 1700 01/4 – 0700 03/4 Crockatt Road, Hadleigh. Catalytic
convertor.
HD/15/569 between 10156 – 1530 03/4 Arger Fen, Assington. Purse.
HD/15/587 between 1200 09/4- 1300 10/4 London Road, Washbrook. All 4 wheels
removed.
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
HD/15/564 between 2030 07/4 – 0545 08/4 Springtail Road, Pinewood. Vehicle
subsequently found alight on A14 junction 53 west bound slip road.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES
Interference with a motor vehicle – tampering – HD 15/566 between 1900 06/4 –
0700 07/4 The Street, Holbrook. Exhaust pipe tampered with.
HD/15/606 between 1445 – 1525 12/4 nostreetname, Wherstead. 2 tyres slashed, 1
tyre ‘ stabbed’ .
THEFT OF CYCLES
HD/15/525 between 0900 29/3 – 1430 02/4 Wentworth Drive, Pinewood. Black Extreme
BMX style bicycle taken from rear garden.
The crimes published in the Neighbourhood Watch newsletters are designed only to give
an indication of levels of crime and should not be relied upon as being an accurate and
up to date indicator of all crime within Babergh.
Press releases
Anniversary checks in Hadleigh
Police have carried out anniversary checks in the Tayler Road area of Hadleigh as
investigations continue after a teenage girl reported being raped.
Officers spoke to around 20 people who were out in the area, near the junction with
Yeoman Crescent, between 7.30pm and 10pm on Saturday 21 March, a week on from
the incident on Saturday 14 March, in a bid to gather more information that may help
the inquiry.
The details gathered will be fed into the investigation, but no significant new information
was received.
Police are continuing to ask anyone who may have seen a man - described as white,
aged in his early 20s, of medium build, clean shaven, around 5ft 7in tall, and wearing
dark blue jeans and a black Adidas hooded top with the hood up, two black cords
hanging down, three white stripes down both arms and a white Adidas motif on the right
chest area – in this area around 9.30pm on Saturday 14 March to come forward.
Detectives are also looking to identify two males who were in the nearby park, referred
to locally as Cox’ s park, around this time who they wish to trace to eliminate them from
enquiries. One is described as white, in his early 20s, of stocky build and was wearing a
red long-sleeved jumper and possibly jeans and white trainers, while the other was
slightly taller and thinner than the first, white and wore dark clothing and possibly wore
glasses.
Officers are also reassuring residents that none of the three incidents in the town since
the start of the year are linked.
Superintendent Andrew Mason said; "While we appreciate these reports have caused
concern in Hadleigh, our investigations have shown there is no connection between
them. Each of these reports is very different in nature, with the most recent in Angel
Street involving parties known to each other and a 43-year-old man being arrested on
suspicion of rape. Officers are currently carrying out work to ensure this is fully
investigated and he has been bailed to return to police on May 6 to allow this work to be
done. We are confident that he does not pose a risk to the wider public.
"We will, of course, keep residents informed as our enquiries progress following the
Tayler Road incident and a team of officers is dedicated to resolving this. The teenager is
continuing to receive support and we’ d ask anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call the Joint Major Investigation Team by dialling
Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference HD/15/422.
Invitation to Special evenings
Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Suffolk Police Special Constable
is being invited along to information evenings being held in the west of the county in the
next few weeks.
More dates have been added to the countywide schedule of evenings.
At the moment around 250 individuals, from a variety of different backgrounds, regularly
volunteer for a few hours each month to support regular full-time police officers in the
county. Suffolk Constabulary are keen to encourage new recruits and whether you’ re
interested in volunteering to get a taste of police work before applying for a full-time
career, or think that it might be an interesting and rewarding way to give something
back to your local community, the recruitment team would like to hear from you.
Anyone 18 or older can volunteer, with life experience as valuable as paper
qualifications, but you should be in good health and of good character.
You will gain new skills and make new friends as well as making a real difference in the
fight against crime through a variety of duties that could include uniformed patrols,
dealing with incidents, drugs warrants, arrests and policing events such as the Suffolk
Show.
You’ ll also be part of Safer Neighbourhood Teams – helping to link police and
communities to address local concerns such as anti-social behaviour.
If you’ re interested in finding out more please come along to one of the information
evenings being held throughout this year across the county.
You’ ll have the chance to talk to some of those who already volunteer and learn what
the job entails as well as the benefits of becoming a Special. You’ ll also be able to pick
up an application pack.
The full dates for the rest of the year are as follows;
Monday 11 May - STOWMARKET
Venue – Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, IP14 2AJ
Monday 18 May - MARTLESHAM
Venue – Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3QS
Monday 1 June – NEWMARKET
Venue – Best Western Heath Court Hotel, Moulton Road, CB8 8DY
Tuesday 16 June – LOWESTOFT
Venue – Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG
Monday 29 June – BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Venue – Quality Hotel, Symonds Road, IP32 7DZ
Monday 10 August – STOWMARKET
Venue – Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, IP14 2AJ
Monday 24 August – MARTLESHAM
Venue - Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3QS
Tuesday 1 September - LOWESTOFT
Venue – Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG
Monday 7 September – NEWMARKET
Venue - Best Western Heath Court Hotel, Moulton Road, CB8 8DY
Monday 12 October – BURY ST.EDMUNDS
Venue – Quality Hotel, Symonds Road, IP32 7DZ
Monday 9 November – STOWMARKET
Venue - Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, IP14 2AJ
Monday 16 November - MARTLESHAM
Venue – Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath. IP5 3QS
Tuesday 1 December - LOWESTOFT
Venue – Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QS
Monday 7 December – NEWMARKET
Venue – Best Western Hotel, Moulton Road, CB8 8DY
All event start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
If you can’ t attend but would like more information please go to our website
www.suffolk.police.uk or contact Special Constabulary Recruitment Officer Mick Mann on
01473 613638 or email [email protected] or, if you would like to confirm
your attendance at one of the dates, please email [email protected]
New Chief Officer appointment - Suffolk
Suffolk Constabulary has appointed a temporary Deputy Chief Constable to join the
ranks of its Chief Officer team.
Stephen Jupp has been selected to join the Constabulary following a recruitment
process, Mr Jupp is currently Assistant Chief Constable at Nottinghamshire Police, where
he has overall responsibility for crime investigation and reduction.
He will be filling Mr Wilson’ s role while he continues as temporary Chief Constable while
Chief Constable Douglas Paxton remains on sick leave.
Mr Wilson said: "Stephen is an officer with a wealth of experience, having service with
the Metropolitan Police, West Midlands Police and, currently, Nottinghamshire Police.
"I am delighted that Stephen is joining our Chief Officer team – and I am confident that
he will make a significant contribution to helping us transform our organisation to meet
the financial challenges ahead while keeping Suffolk safe.”
Mr Jupp is expected to join Suffolk Constabulary during April.
Stolen two dogs – Holton St Mary
Click here for further information and a photograph of the stolen dogs.
Advice to keep property safe as evenings get lighter
With the clocks going forward a few weeks ago, householders across Norfolk and Suffolk
are being urged not to make it easy for potential thieves.
Officers are advising people to pay extra attention to home, bike and vehicle security
with the onset of lighter nights – often seen as an opportunist time for this type of
crime.
Suffolk Chief Superintendent Jon Brighton said: "Most thefts are carried out by
opportunist criminals. The coming summer months can bring with them thieves on the
look-out for lapses in security – such as doors and windows left open, bicycles poorly
secured or property left on display at beauty spot car parks.
"People are advised to be aware and make use of simple crime prevention methods
which deprive thieves of the opportunity to steal."
Suffolk Constabulary offers the following advice to residents:
Windows
Always lock your windows when you leave the house.
Remove the keys and keep them in a safe place. However, everyone should know where
the keys are kept so they can escape in an emergency.
Doors
Keep your front and back doors locked or in view when you are at home.
Use or consider fitting a door chain and spy hole - a chain allows you to speak to the
caller without opening the door fully and the spy hole also you to see who is at the door.
Fit five lever mortice locks to all external doors.
Check your cylinder locks on patio/plastic doors and ensure they are snap and bump
resistant - a local Master Locksmith can advise if you are not sure.
Keys
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat,
burglars know all the usual hiding places.
Never leave your house or car keys in or near a door or window.
Attention should also be paid to the security of sheds and garages and to the property
stored within.
Parked cars – especially those left in remote areas such as beauty spots – should be
left locked and secure with no property left on display and satellite navigation devices,
car audio equipment, cameras, handbags and laptops should be removed from the
vehicle entirely.
Bikes should always be left secure, using a sturdy lock covering the bike stand, wheel
rim and frame together.
People attending large scale events or out and about in busy areas should be mindful of
thieves and keep handbags closed and mobile phones out of sight and kept securely on
their person.
Chief Superintendent Brighton added: "Suffolk is an extremely safe place to live and
your chances of being a victim of such crimes still remain extremely low, but you should
consider making your house look like someone is at home.
"With the weather improving, more of us will be out and about so please remember to
keep your property secure and don’ t become an easy target.
"We would also encourage people to be a good neighbour - if anyone is spotted acting
suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police."
Anyone with information about thieves operating in their area should contact Suffolk
Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
Shed, garage & outbuilding security
As you will see from the crime information above, there has been an increase in shed
and outbuilding burglaries. In some cases, the building has been insecure, which makes
it all too easy for an offender to get in quickly and quietly. Whilst the police are doing
everything they can to prevent, deter and detect these offences, home-owners also have
a clear part to play if we are to reduce these thefts and keep your possessions where
they should be – in your shed or garage, not in the thief’ s.
Please take a moment to read these ten top tips and implement as many of the
suggestions as you can…
1. Site the shed as close to your house as possible – This will make it harder for the
thief to break-in without being noticed.
2. Add a perimeter of crunchy gravel around the shed or garage, and plant some
nice thorny plants under the windows. Pyracantha, Berberis and Common Hawthorn are
popular and effective.
3. Obscure shed and garage windows with net curtains or whitewash - A burglar
seldom steals what he can't see.
4. If your garage has a rear door, fit it with a 5-lever mortise lock certified to BS
3621. Try to do the same for your shed, but if the door is not suitable, fit a "closeshackled" padlock instead and ensure that the fittings are bolted into the shed, not just
screwed. Alarm padlocks are available from Sudbury Police Station.
5. For garage rear doors, fit hinge-bolts in the back edge of the door. These prevent a
thief from opening it by removing the hinges.
6. For sheds, if the door isn't suitable for hinge bolts, make the hinges harder to
remove by bolting them to the door or by drilling out the screw heads.
7. If your garage has an up-and-over door, you can secure it from the inside by
drilling a hole in each runner, just above the wheel, (with the door is in the closed
position). Snap a padlock through each hole and you now have a simple device to block
the wheel's movement and stop the door opening.
8. Secure cycles, mowers, strimmers, hedge-trimmers etc., with a lockable steel
cable and ground anchor. - Thieves like to work fast, so slow them down!
9. Visibly mark removable items. Thieves seldom steal property that can be traced
back to its owner. Visible marking makes it obvious to a thief that the item is traceable. For details of suitable products, contact your local Crime Reduction Officer on 101.
10. Fit an alarm. If you have a house alarm, you should extend it to cover your garage.
Otherwise, you can always invest in a simple battery-operated alarm to protect your
shed, garage, caravan or boat. Most have a volume of around 130db and few burglars
will be able to stay in the protected area for more than a few seconds. Shed alarms are
available to purchase from Sudbury, Hadleigh & Capel Police Stations.
SUFFOLK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION
Please take the time to have a look at the SNWA website.
www.suffolknwa
BABERGH EAST SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM (SNT)
To speak with an Officer with the above SNT ~ telephone 101
E-mail ~ Babergh East SNT
Write to ~ Suffolk Constabulary, Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team, Sudbury Police
Station, Acton Lane, Sudbury CO10 1QN
If you would like to pop in and see us, our office is situated in Sudbury Police Station
Our opening times are:
9am – 5pm Monday – Sunday
Hadleigh Police Station is open 1pm – 3pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Capel St Mary Police Station is open 10am – 12 noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday. All 3
Police Stations are closed on Bank Holidays.
For further information about your Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) please click on the
below link.
Suffolk Police Babergh East SNT
Please remember to visit your local SNT’ s web site on a regular basis to find
out their priorities and the action they are taking and much more about your
area.
JO MOORE, COMMUNITY WATCH LIAISON OFFICER
Sudbury Police Station, Acton Lane, Sudbury CO10 1QN
Tel: 01284 774330
E-mail ~ Jo Moore
Office based Mondays and Tuesdays 0800-1600, and alternate Wednesdays 0800-1600.
If you have details about any crimes, then please contact your local Police
Station, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.