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An Extraordinary General Meeting of all Neighbourhood Watch Members of the Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch Association will take place at 7:30pm on Monday the 11th of June in the Large Parish Council Chambers, Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater, RH13 9LA.

Mr David Langdon or Mr Arthur Carden to chair the meeting.

AGENDA
(Please fill out the attendance log while attending the meeting).

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Approval of the CONSTITUTION (Click here)
3. Approval of the current Committee (appended below)
4. Approval of Mr S. F. Clark of Wild Goose Drive, Horsham as Auditor, Independent Examiner or Certifying Officer in accordance with Item 9 of the Constitution.
5. Any other business, notified at least two weeks in advance or at the meeting with the discretion of the chairman.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE
David Langdon,  Peter Zachariades, Arthur Carden,
Roy Wade, Paula Morgan, Diane Morrison,
Paul Langley, Catriona Dobson, Penny Groome,
Andrew Moffat, Andrea Ward, Diana Ellis,
Andrew Morgan.

As places are limited, if you would like to attend the EGM it would be helpful but not essential if you would kindly contact David Langdon david47contact@talktalk.net or Arthur Carden carden@one-name.org before the 31st of May.

NOTES

1. All members of NHW schemes in the Horsham District are entitled to attend the EGM and vote.
2. A quorum of ten Members is required.
3. Following the EGM a Committee Meeting will be held at which a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected.
4. The Committee may decide to co-opt additional committee members if any are proposed and willing.
5. All those present at the EGM are welcome to attend the Committee Meeting as observers, and permitted to speak at the discretion of the Chairman.

An Extraordinary General Meeting of all Neighbourhood Watch Members of the Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch Association will take place at 7:30pm on Monday the 11th of June in the Large Parish Council Chambers, Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater, RH13 9LA.

Mr David Langdon or Mr Arthur Carden to chair the meeting.

AGENDA
(Please fill out the attendance log while attending the meeting).

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Approval of the CONSTITUTION (Click here)
3. Approval of the current Committee (appended below)
4. Approval of Mr S. F. Clark of Wild Goose Drive, Horsham as Auditor, Independent Examiner or Certifying Officer in accordance with Item 9 of the Constitution.
5. Any other business, notified at least two weeks in advance or at the meeting with the discretion of the chairman.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE
David Langdon,  Peter Zachariades, Arthur Carden,
Roy Wade, Paula Morgan, Diane Morrison,
Paul Langley, Catriona Dobson, Penny Groome,
Andrew Moffat, Andrea Ward, Diana Ellis,
Andrew Morgan.

As places are limited, if you would like to attend the EGM it would be helpful but not essential if you would kindly contact David Langdon david47contact@talktalk.net or Arthur Carden carden@one-name.org before the 31st of May.

NOTES

1. All members of NHW schemes in the Horsham District are entitled to attend the EGM and vote.
2. A quorum of ten Members is required.
3. Following the EGM a Committee Meeting will be held at which a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected.
4. The Committee may decide to co-opt additional committee members if any are proposed and willing.
5. All those present at the EGM are welcome to attend the Committee Meeting as observers, and permitted to speak at the discretion of the Chairman.

Petworth Rural Crime Report 4th - 18th May 2012

Lurgashall:
Theft of Oil: Between 16/4 and 28/4 approximately 1500litres of heating oil was stolen from a tank at the location.
Please ensure your tanks are protected and report any suspicious activity.
Sussex Police STORM: 438 05/05/12 refers.

Graffham: White Horse
Theft from Vehicle: Overnight 6/5 and 7/5 a vehicle was broken into and CDs stolen from within. The tyres of the vehicle were also slashed. Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 1354 04/05/12 refers.

Kirdford:
Break to Outbuilding: Between midnight and 7am 10/5 access was gained to a building at the location and a number of high value tools and garden equipment was stolen.
Sussex Police STORM: 224 10/05/12 refers.

Fittleworth: School Lane
Theft: Between 6/5 and 7/5 a front grill of a vehicle was removed from a Volts Wagon vehicle and was stolen.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 323 11/05/12 refers.

Loxwood: Pond Close
Criminal Damage: Overnight 17/5 and 18/5 a vehicle parked at the location was damaged and paint stripper poured over it.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 391 18/05/12 refers.

If you see anything suspicious please report it immediately.

It might be the vital piece of information we need! Sussex Police gratefully receive information on all suspicious activity, suspicious persons and Anti-Social Behaviour, occurring in your area. We thank you for your vigilance and together, in partnership, we will effectively reduce and detect crime.

Sussex CRIMESTOPPERS: 0800 555 111
Call anonymously with information about crime

Petworth Crime Report 4th - 18th May 2012

Sheepdown Drive: Petworth Lawn Tennis Club
Criminal Damage: Between 8/5 and 11/5 a window at the location was smashed. It is believed that access was not gained.
Sussex Police STORM: 289 11/05/12 refers.

North Street:
Bike Theft: Overnight 17/5 and 18/5 access was gained to an insecure shed and two 1950s rally bikes were stole. One was a black ladies “Raleigh” bike, the second a grey racing “Raleigh” bike.
Have you seen these bikes?
Sussex Police STORM: 428 18/05/12 refers.

Take a look at what's been happening across #Midhurst and #Petworth between 4th - 18th May 2012

Midhurst

Easebourne:
Drugs: During routine patrol on 4/5 local officers stopped a vehicle travelling through the area. A search was carried out and a male was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Sussex Police STORM: 1726 04/05/12 refers.

Easebourne: Easebourne Lane
Criminal Damage: At approximately 7.30pm we received reports of four youths in the area suspected to have caused damage to the Polo grounds. Windows were smashed and the electricity tampered with. The local officer is area aware. 
Sussex Police STORM: 1265 06/05/12 refers.

Bepton Road:
Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 6.30pm we received a report of an off road bike on the common causing a nuisance to local residents. Police attended and issued the rider with a Section 59 warning.
Sussex Police STORM: 1453 11/05/12 refers.

Chichester Road:
Damage to Vehicle: Between 12/5 and 16/5 damage was caused to a vehicle parked at the location.
Did you see or hear anything? 
Sussex Police STORM: 326 14/05/12 refers.

June Lane:
Damage to Vehicle: Between 7.30am to 8.30am 14/5 damage was caused to a vehicle parked at the location, receiving scratch marks down the side panel.
Sussex Police STORM: 553 14/05/12 refers.

Easebourne: Easebourne Lane
Damage: At some point during 13/5 the toughened glass of a bus shelter at the location was smashed.
Do you know who did this? 
Sussex Police STORM: 1528 14/05/12 refers.
Midhurst Rural

Haslemere: Marley Hanger
Bike Theft: Overnight 3/5 and 4/5 an insecure black “Sarason” mountain bike was stolen from outside a property at the location.
Have you seen this bike? 
Sussex Police STORM: 1354 04/05/12 refers.

East Harting:
Break to Container: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 access was gained to a shipping container. A red Honda quad bike and a number of power tools were stolen from within.
Sussex Police STORM: 157 08/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Heath Road
Theft form Vehicle: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 a van parked at the location was broken into and tools stolen from within.
Sussex Police STORM: 161 08/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Puttocks Close
Break to Vehicle: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 a vehicle parked at the location was broken into and tolls and garden equipment was stolen from within.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 248 08/05/12 refers.

Rake: London Road
Attempt Theft: Over a two week period, an attempt was made to remove a gas canister from a garden at the location. The fence had also been cut through in preparation for the theft.
Sussex Police STORM: 678 08/05/12 refers.

Elsted:
Break to Business: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 it appears that access was gained to a premise in the area. No items were reported stolen but minor damage was caused.
Sussex Police STORM: 121 08/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Hammer Hill
Theft: Between 5/5 and 8/5 batteries from three tractors and a ride on mower were stolen from the location.
Did you see anything suspicious?
Sussex Police STORM: 942 08/05/12 refers.

South Harting: St Mary & St Gabriel Church
Lead Theft: Between 6/5 and 9/5 a small amount of lead was stolen from the church roof.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 827 09/05/12 refers.

South Harting:
Attempt Theft: Overnight 10/5 and 11/5 an attempt was made to steal a small amount of lead from a porch roof.
Sussex Police STORM: 380 11/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Shottermill Pond
Intruder: At approximately 10.50pm 15/5 an alarm of a business premise was activated. Both Surrey and Sussex Police responded to search the area. Three males were arrested.
Sussex Police STORM: 1655 15/05/12 refers.

South Harting: The Street
Theft of Lead: Between 8/5 and 15/5 a small amount of lead was stolen from the top of the front door of a property.
Sussex Police STORM: 120 16/05/12 refers.

Fernhurst: The Green 
Break to Outbuilding: Overnight 15/5 and 16/5 access was gained to two outbuildings at the location. A sit on lawn power, triple ladder and a quantity of timber floorboards were stolen.
Did you see or hear anything suspicious?
Sussex Police STORM: 179 16/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Blackdown
Break to Barn: Overnight 15/5 and 16/5 entry was gained to a barn and store shed at the location. No items were reported stolen.
Sussex Police STORM: 531 16/05/12 refers.

Haslemere: Shottermill Pond
Suspicious Behaviour: During the time of the incident involving the intruders at this location, a trailer carrying a quantity of wood, ladder and fridge/freezer was dumped by a 4x4 vehicle that then drove off at speed. It is believed that the items recovered were stolen from the Fernhurst area at a previous break.
Did you see this vehicle?
Sussex Police STORM: 859 16/05/12 refers.

Henley: Henley Common
Break to Shed: Overnight 16/5 and 17/5 access was gained to a garden shed and a Honda lawn mower was stolen from the location.
Sussex Police STORM: 212 17/05/12 refers.

Fernhurst: Church Road
Theft from Vehicle: Between 10am and 12pm 17/5 a vehicle parked at the location was broken into and a “man” bag stolen from the rear seat.
Remove all valuables from vehicles when leaving them unattended.
Sussex Police STORM: 641 17/05/12 refers.

Take a look at what's been happening across the #Manhood peninsula at #Chichester between 4th - 18th May 2012

Manhood East
Selsey: Colt Street
Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 11.30pm we received reports of a mini moto riding along the road causing a disturbance to local residents. Local officers are aware of the ongoing issues within the area and carry out regular patrols, dealing robustly with any person caught. 
Sussex Police STORM: 1787 05/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Montalan Cresent
Damage to Vehicle: Overnight 5/5 and 6/5 damage was caused to a vehicle at the location and the windscreen was smashed.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 384 06/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Warners Lane
Damage to Fence: Overnight 5/5 and 6/5 damage was caused to two fence panels at the location.  
Sussex Police STORM: 503 06/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Pennycord Close
Anti Social Behaviour: At approximately 11.30pm 6/5 we received a report of youths in the area causing a nuisance to local residents. Police attended but were unable to locate the youths.
Sussex Police STORM: 1560 06/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Dennys Close
Bike Theft: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 a white racing bike was stolen from a rear garden at the location.
Have you seen this bike?
Sussex Police STORM: 173 08/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Manor Road
Bike Theft: Between 4pm and 5pm 7/5 a blue “Pro Max” boys bicycle was stolen from the park at the location when left unattended.
Have you seen this bike?
Sussex Police STORM: 679 08/05/12 refers.

North Mundham: Church Road
Burglary: On 9/5 access was gained to a property at the location and cash and items of jewellery were stolen from within.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 548 09/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Royal Mail Delivery Office
Damage to Window: Overnight 9/5 and 10/5 damage was caused to a double glazed window at the location.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 407 11/05/12 refers.

Hunston: Chichester Golf Club
Shoplifting: Between 4.25pm and 5.10pm 6/5 a male, caught on CCTV, stole a quantity of golf equipment from the store. Police are investigating.
Sussex Police STORM: 1563 11/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Byways
Burglary: After returning from holiday on 11/5 the home owners found their home had been broken into and access gained. Car keys were stolen; however the car remained in situ.
Sussex Police STORM: 1869 11/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Saddle Lane
Damage to Vehicle: At approximately 11.40pm 11/5 a vehicle parked at the location had the windscreen smashed.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 2062 11/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Horse Field Road
Criminal Damage: Overnight 11/5 and 12/5 a vehicle parked at the location was damaged and the windscreen smashed.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 458 12/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Gainsborough Drive
Break to Garage: Between 9am and 9pm 12/5 access was gained to a garage and an orange BMX was stolen from within. The owner now has this bike back in his possession.
Sussex Police STORM: 1659 12/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Southern Road
Burglary: Between 7pm and 11pm 12/5 access was gained to a property. A money box, laptop and items of jewellery were stolen from within.
Did you see or hear anything suspicious?
Sussex Police STORM: 703 13/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Royal Mail Delivery Office
Break to Garage: Overnight 14/5 and 15/5 access was forced to a garage at the location and an attempt was made to gain access to the main building. A van parked in the compound was also damaged.
Sussex Police STORM: 1350 15/05/12 refers.

Selsey: Medmerry Primary School
Damage to Shed: Between 11/5 and 14/5 access was gained to the school grounds and damage was caused to a shed roof.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 988 15/05/12 refers.

Selsey: East Street
Bike Theft: Between 2.30pm and 4pm 15/5 a pale blue ladies “Raleigh” bicycle, secured to a metal fence was stolen from the location.
Have you seen this bike?
Sussex Police STORM: 407 11/05/12 refers.

Runcton: Runcton Lane
Burglary: During the early hours 18/5 occupants of a home in the area were disturbed by a noise. When checking their property they found an insecure door had been entered and a nail gun had been stolen. Police attended the area but could not locate any persons linked.
Sussex Police STORM: 0058 18/05/12 refers.

Runcton: Runcton Lane
Break to Out House: Overnight 17/5 and 18/5 access was gained to an out house at the location. No items were reported stolen and minor damaged caused to a window when forced open.
Sussex Police STORM: 1823 18/05/12 refers.

Manhood West

Bracklesham Bay: Mere Close
Criminal Damage: Between 12pm and 3pm 5/5 a window of a property was damaged and a stone found lodged in the window.
Did you see or hear anything?
Sussex Police STORM: 1194 05/05/12 refers.


Highleigh: Highleigh Road
Theft: Overnight 9/5 and 10/5 a yellow inflatable rib boat with an outboard motor attached was stolen from the location.
Did you see this boat being towed out of the area?
Sussex Police STORM: 232 10/05/12 refers.

Donnington: Birdham Road
Anti Social Behaviour: At approximately 9.30pm we received reports of a group of youths at the location causing a nuisance, swearing and shouting. Police attended but could not locate the youths.
Sussex Police STORM: 1823 11/05/12 refers.

If you see anything suspicious please report it immediately.

It might be the vital piece of information we need! Sussex Police gratefully receive information on all suspicious activity, suspicious persons and Anti-Social Behaviour, occurring in your area. We thank you for your vigilance and together, in partnership, we will effectively reduce and detect crime.

Sussex CRIMESTOPPERS: 0800 555 111
Call anonymously with information about crime.

Neighbourhood Watch Community Bulletin

Chichester Rural North Crime Report – 2 weeks 4^th – 18^th May 2012

If you see anything suspicious please report it immediately.

It might be the vital piece of information we need! Sussex Police gratefully receive information on all suspicious activity, suspicious persons and Anti-Social Behaviour, occurring in your area. We thank you for your vigilance and together, in partnership, we will effectively reduce and detect crime.

Sussex CRIMESTOPPERS: 0800 555 111

Call anonymously with information about crime.

Advice

Vehicle related crime remains a key concern and there are several simple precautions that you can take when leaving your vehicle unattended which will help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of car crime.

Secure your vehicle, by locking all doors and closing windows (including sunroof) every time you leave your car, even if the vehicle is parked outside your house.

Remove everything from the vehicle; ensure that all valuables are removed. Make sure you don't leave anything on display such as a handbag, man bag or coat. Car criminals window shop – take away the temptation.

This is the same for your homes. Ensure you protect your property and lock your windows and doors!

Chichester Rural North

West Dean:

Theft: Over a month period, a large quantity of household fuel was stolen from an outside tank in the area.

Sussex Police STORM: 873 08/05/12 refers.

Binderton:

Burglary: Overnight 10/5 and 11/5 access gained to a property at the location and a wallet was stolen. A number of insecure garages were also entered.

Did you see or hear anything?

Sussex Police STORM: 190 11/05/12 refers.

West Dean:

Break to Shed: Between 10/5 and 11/5 two sheds were accessed and a chainsaw and a cordless drill were stolen from within.

Sussex Police STORM: 1184 11/05/12 refers.

West Dean:

Break to Garage: Overnight 10/5 and 11/5 access was gained to a garage and a workshop at the location. A lawn mower and a chainsaw were stolen.

Did you see or hear anything suspicious?

Sussex Police STORM: 1829 11/05/12 refers.

West Dean:

Break to Garage: Overnight 10/5 and 11/5 access was gained to a garage and a quantity of diesel was stolen from within.

Sussex Police STORM: 218 14/05/12 refers.

Singleton: Charlton Road

Theft from Vehicle: Between 10am and 10.05am 17/5 a vehicle was broken into and a bag of stationary stolen from the front seat.

Did you see anything in this small time frame?

Sussex Police STORM: 565 17/05/12 refers.

Neighbourhood Watch Community Bulletin

Chichester Rural East Crime Report – 2 weeks 4^th – 18^th May 2012

Advice

Vehicle related crime remains a key concern and there are several simple precautions that you can take when leaving your vehicle unattended which will help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of car crime.

Secure your vehicle, by locking all doors and closing windows (including sunroof) every time you leave your car, even if the vehicle is parked outside your house.

Remove everything from the vehicle; ensure that all valuables are removed. Make sure you don't leave anything on display such as a handbag, man bag or coat. Car criminals window shop – take away the temptation.

This is the same for your homes. Ensure you protect your property and lock your windows and doors!

Chichester Rural East

Tangmere: Garland Square

Theft: Overnight 3/5 and 4/5 two vehicle aerials were stolen from two vehicles at the location.

Do you know who took these?

Sussex Police STORM: 1182 04/05/12 refers.

Halnaker:

Break to Shed: Between 2/5 and 4/5 access was gained to a garden and a shed was broken into and a strimmer was stolen from within.

Sussex Police STORM: 1188 04/05/12 refers.

Boxgrove: St Blaises Road

Damage to Vehicle: During the early hours of 6/5 a vehicle parked at the location was damaged and had white paint thrown over it.

Did you see anything?

Sussex Police STORM: 0004 06/05/12 refers.

Halnaker: Tinwood Lane

Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 4.30pm 8/5 we received reports of off road bikes causing a nuisance in the area. Police attended and the youths dispersed leaving a bike behind. Police recovered the bike and are attempting to track down the owner.

Sussex Police STORM: 1226 08/05/12 refers.

Eartham:

Damage to Vehicle: Between 3.30pm and 4.30pm 8/5 a vehicle parked at the location had its rear windscreen smashed.

Did you see or hear anything?

Sussex Police STORM: 1387 08/05/12 refers.

Tangmere: St Andrews Church

Theft: Between 9.30am and 4pm 5/5 two brass vases were stolen from the church.

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously?

Sussex Police STORM: 1150 09/05/12 refers.

Tangmere: Haleybridge Walk

Theft: Between 14/5 and 15/5 both the front and rear number plates of a vehicle parked at the location were stolen.

Sussex Police STORM: 1267 15/05/12 refers.

Tangmere: Churchwood Drive

Theft: Overnight 16/5 and 17/5 a vehicle parked at the location was tampered with and the front and rear number plates were stolen. They were replaced with another set stolen from another vehicle.

Sussex Police STORM: 1267 15/05/12 refers.

Neighbourhood Watch Community Bulletin

 
Chichester Rural West Crime Report – 2 weeks 4^th – 18^th May 2012

 
Advice

Vehicle related crime remains a key concern and there are several simple precautions that you can take when leaving your vehicle unattended which will help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of car crime.

Secure your vehicle, by locking all doors and closing windows (including sunroof) every time you leave your car, even if the vehicle is parked outside your house.

Remove everything from the vehicle; ensure that all valuables are removed. Make sure you don't leave anything on display such as a handbag, man bag or coat. Car criminals window shop – take away the temptation.

This is the same for your homes. Ensure you protect your property and lock your windows and doors!

Bosham: Shamrock Close

Damage to Vehicle: Overnight 4/5 and 5/5 a vehicle had the side panel keyed when parked at the location.

Sussex Police STORM: 977 05/05/12 refers.

Emsworth:

Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 4pm 5/5 we received reports of a motorbike riding across fields in the area causing a nuisance to residents. Police attended but could not locate the rider.

Sussex Police STORM: 1056 05/05/12 refers.

Emsworth: Thornham Lane

Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 11.30am 12/5 we received reports of motorbikes riding along the footpaths in the area causing a danger to local residents and passers by. Police attended but were unable to locate the riders.

Sussex Police STORM: 655 12/05/12 refers.

East Ashling:

Attempt Break: Between 4pm and midnight 12/5 an attempt was made to gain access to a property in the area.

Did you see or hear anything?

Sussex Police STORM: 503 13/05/12 refers.

Emsworth: Marlpit Lane

Nuisance Behaviour: At approximately 2pm 7/5 we received reports of a number of off road bikes riding on private land causing a disturbance. Local officers are aware of the ongoing problems in the area at the moment.

Sussex Police STORM: 763 07/05/12 refers.

Emsworth: Thorney Road

Theft: Overnight 7/5 and 8/5 three outboard motors were removed and stolen from three boats at the location.

Did you see or hear anything?

Sussex Police STORM: 421 08/05/12 refers.

Bob Smytherman is a NHW website editor and champions the NHW cause in Worthing, where he lives, and right across West Sussex.

We are still looking to recruit a couple of NHW editors in various parts of West Sussex. If you have a few hours to spare - say 4 hours a month, have access broadband internet, and a desire to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact editors@westdownsnhw.org.uk

Heartiest congratulations to Bob who became Deputy Mayor of Worthing today!

Greetings,

I am the President of Neighbourhood Watch Australasia www.nhwa.com.au and I just wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate you on what in my opinion is one of the most informative and interactive NHW websites.

I would be very pleased if you would consider including us as a web link and as I explore your website, I look forward to discovering more ways that we can spread the NHW message internationally.

18 May 2012

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Worthing yesterday (Thursday).

At around 4.20pm a collision took place between a black Mercedes car and a blue Kawasaki motorcycle on Tarring Road.

The rider of the motorbike, a 33-year-old man from Worthing, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital suffering from serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. He remains in hospital today (Friday).

The driver of the car, a 57-year-old man from Worthing, was taken to Worthing Hospital suffering from slight injuries.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1107 of 17/5.

17 May 2012

A 16-year-old boy had his bike stolen after he was stopped and threatened by a group of three youths in Southgate Avenue, Crawley.

The incident happened at about 9.55pm on Thursday 3 May as the victim rode home. The group approached him and made threats before taking the bike from him. One of the offenders rode off towards Broadfield Stadium as the other two ran behind.

The stolen bike is described as a blue and white Apollo Outrider 20.

The offenders have been described as:

1) White, aged in his late teens to early 20s, approximately 5' 10" tall, with short ginger wavy hair, freckles and a big chin. He was clean shaven and wore a long sleeved shirt which was either chequered or covered in squares and jeans. He  walked as if he was slouching.

2) White, aged in his late teens to early 20s, approximately 6', of stocky build with brown or black hair. He was wearing a black hoodie with white writing on the front and a large pocket.

3) White, aged in his late teens to early 20s, approximately 6ft tall and of stocky build. He wore a black Nike hoodie with a large pocket on the front.

Anyone with information about the robbery, or who recognises either the bike or the description of the offenders, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 1420 of 4 May.

Two West Sussex men are being stripped of criminal profits, having already been sent to prison.

Jamie Gordon, 44, of Grinstead Lane, Lancing, who had been sentenced in February this year to five years imprisonment at Chichester Crown Court, after pleading guilty to supplying amphetamine, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property, faced a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) confiscation hearing on Wednesday 16 May at the same court. His total benefit from crime was found to be £150,745.50, so £39,400.00 in cash seized from him on his arrest, and his vehicle, will be confiscated.

Clark Tribe, 29, of no fixed address, also sentenced in February to three years imprisonment after pleading guilty to supplying cocaine and amphetamine and possession of criminal property, had been given a POCA confiscation order for £1,100.00 at the same court on 2 February. His total benefit from crime was found to be £9,126.00.

The two sentences and the confiscation hearings all stemmed from an alert Sussex Roads Policing officer who spotted Gordon and Tribe acting suspiciously in the car park at Shoreham Airport on 8 March last year. It swiftly became clear that he was witnessing a drugs deal and he raised the alarm. The men fled in two vehicles, one of which was stopped after a short pursuit on the A259 towards Brighton, and the other one was found in Worthing

Tribe was found to be in possession of a large quantity of Amphetamine and Cocaine with a street value of almost £13,000. A search of Gordon's vehicle and two addresses connected to him turned up large amounts of cocaine, and amphetamine with a potential street value of almost £190,000.00. A total of £39,400 in cash was also found in Gordon's van.

Detective Inspector of the Sussex Police Economic Crime Unit said;

"Thanks to the alertness of the officer, the swift response of colleagues and the expert work of one of our financial investigators, two drug dealers have been brought to justice and are paying for their crime by losing their liberty and finances."

Newsdesk Notes;

The money is now confiscated by the courts and goes to the central Government exchequer, but 50% of it then comes back to law enforcement. Of that 50%, one third goes to the Crown Prosecution Service, one third to HM Courts System and one third to police. The money that comes back to Sussex Police is used to help support the work of the force's financial investigators, to fund searches on national commercial and statutory databases, for example the Land Registry and Companies House, and as donations to local Sussex-based crime reduction and diversion projects.

17 May 2012

Thirty-six drivers have been stopped and issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for mobile phone or seatbelt offences in a road safety awareness operation in Worthing.

Officers from the force Roads Policing Unit, Worthing Neighbourhood Policing Team, and the Vehicle Operator Standards Agency (VOSA) took part in the initiative, one of a series known as Operation Airwalk Enforcement.

The operation was carried out on the A27 at the Charmandean Centre during Tuesday 15 May.

PCSO Ed Mitchell from the Worthing Neighbourhood Policing Team said; "The operation is principally aimed at educating drivers using mobile phones and both drivers and passengers found not wearing seat belts.

"However, in addition, a scaffolding lorry travelling from Lewes to Hampshire was found to be clearly overweight. When stopped by officers its mudguards were almost scrapping the ground. When escorted to a weighbridge the 3500 kilo vehicle was weighed to be 51% over weight. The condition of this vehicle was extremely dangerous, affecting not only the handling of the lorry but also its braking distance. After the lorry was weighed the driver was told to unload 1500 kilos of weight before being told he would be summonsed to court as this breach was too serious for a Fixed Penalty Notice.

"Also, a minibus was stopped while driving to pick up some school children, and was given an immediate prohibition notice by VOSA officers, as the sliding door of the vehicle would not close properly, potentially causing it to open while in transit."

This joint operation is conducted frequently on roads in Sussex.

If you wish to report road related issues, Operation Crackdown is a free on-line service where the public can identify dangerous road users, report drivers for mobile phone use or no seat belt and report offences such as untaxed and abandoned vehicles. All reports submitted are processed by the Road Policing Unit.

17 May 2012

Police are appealing for witnesses a large number of vehicles and heavy plant equipment were stolen from Eakins Plant Hire, Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley.

The suspects cut through the perimeter fence of the premises and stole two Scania tipper lorries both with white cabs and blue backs, one containing a crane, a Ford Transit Connect van, five grey and red Takeuchi excavators and a yellow Thwaites 7000 dumper. They also scraped the Eakins signs off these vehicles before they were stolen.

The burglary happened between 7am on Saturday 5 May and 2am on Tuesday 8 May.

Detective Constable Rebecca Wilde said: "This burglary involved a large number of heavy vehicles and plant equipment being stolen. Someone must have heard or seen people acting suspiciously near or at the premises."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0174 of 08/05.

 

17 May 2012

As towns and communities across the UK begin the countdown to welcoming the Torch Relay through their streets, the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) specialist Torch Security Team (TST) is in its final days of preparation ahead of the torch being brought into the UK on Friday, 18 May. For the TST team, known as "the runners," next week brings to an end, 18 months of grueling training and final preparations to embark on what will be a unique role in British policing. The runners are one element of the wider torch security team, which includes motorcyclists, pedal cyclists, senior officers and operational planners, who will ensure the integrity, safety and security of the Olympic and Paralympic Flames, plus the immediate protection of the Torch Bearer holding that flame.

Working as part of a team of who will travel with the Olympic Flame, from the moment it leaves Lands End until it arrives at the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony, is PC Simone Gibson. PC Gibson, aged 50, has been a serving officer for 18 years, and is currently an officer within the Safer Transport Command. She was chosen to take on this challenge from an initial 664 applicants and following an eight month selection process.

Prior to becoming a police officer Simone was a flight attendant and a theatre nurse for 14 years. Simone will be policing various legs of the relay and is hoping to run through either her current home county of West Sussex or through Camberwell, London where she is originally from. Numerous hours have gone into preparing for the role, and outside of work Simone has continued to maintain her own training both mentally and physically by walking, doing gym classes, meditating and running for her local running club.

In addition to this Simone is also a volunteer with the RSPCA, where once a week she walks the dogs, which she finds very therapeutic and contributes to her weekly work out. She thoroughly enjoys running and this is what led her to apply to be a part of the TST. Simone is a former member of the Brighton and Hove women's running club and has also taken part inseveralBritish Military Fitness runs. Simone's friends and family are very excited that she has been chosen to escort the torch around the country and she is hoping that her mum especially will be able to catch a glimpse of her on TV. PC

Simone Gibson said:

"I applied to be a part of the TST as running is my hobby and my passion. I enjoy meeting new people and I am really looking forward to meeting some of the 8000 torchbearers who have been chosen. This is a completely different role to my day to day job and I'm still pinching myself that I will be a part of something so spectacular."

PC Michael Smith

17 May 2012

As towns and communities across the UK begin the countdown to welcoming the Torch Relay through their streets, the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) specialist Torch Security Team (TST) is in its final days of preparation ahead of the torch being brought into the UK on Friday, 18 May.

For the TST team, known as "the runners," next week brings to an end, 18 months of grueling training and final preparations to embark on what will be a unique role in British policing.

The runners are one element of the wider torch security team, which includes motorcyclists, pedal cyclists, senior officers and operational planners, who will ensure the integrity, safety and security of the Olympic and Paralympic Flames, plus the immediate protection of the Torch Bearer holding that flame.

Working as part of a team of who will travel with the Olympic Flame, from the moment it leaves Lands End until it arrives at the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony, is PC Michael Smith.

PC Smith aged 49 years, has most recently served as a public order instructor and has served with the MPS since 1982 in a variety of roles including the Territorial Support Group (TSG) and the Mounted Branch based at Great Scotland Yard- riding now retired police horse 'Saffron'. Michael or 'Mick' as he is known to his colleagues was chosen to take on this challenge from an initial 664 applicants and following an eight month selection process.

Originally from West Sussex, Mick will be policing every fourth day of the Relay and is particularly looking forward to running through Brighton as this is not too far from his home town.

Numerous hours have gone into preparing for the role but outside of work Mick has been preparing putting in many hours pounding the pavements and cycling.

Living by the sea has its benefits as Mick is a keen windsurfer and he spends a lot of his time surfing the West Sussex coast, an activity alongside football and rugby he has enjoyed for a number of years.

Once the Games begin Mick is looking forward to watching the windsurfing and has high hopes for Beijing bronze medalist Bryony Shaw.

Constable Michael Smith said:

"The Olympics are a great opportunity for people to experience all manner of sports. It will give exposure to some of the more obscure sports such as windsurfing and hopefully the exposure it will gain will propel it into the limelight and will be successful as other sports such as cycling and swimming. You never know- the 2012 games just might build a legacy for some of the more unknown sports".