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Bulletin 8 March 28th – April 10th 2024
You will read in this Bulletin that there were a number of vans targeted in Tandridge Borough over the last two weeks and thousands of pounds worth of tools stolen. We understand the impact tool theft has, not only on the victims of theft, but their customers, and local businesses. I would like to like to share some steps you can take to reduce the chances of your tools being taken, and what you can do to help us be able to reunite your tools in the event they are taken. To minimise the risk of tool thefts here are some steps you can take: Install motion sensitive PIR/dusk ‘til dawn lights outside your property. Use good quality fixings and a padlock to secure doors and anti-tamper screws in door hinges. Fit a mains or battery powered alarm, lock windows. Where possible, avoid leaving tools in vehicles overnight. If this is not possible, ensure vehicles are fitted with an alarm and immobiliser. Use a forensic marking fluid such as Data Tag, Selecta DNA, or Smart Water (check out Secured by Design to ensure they are approved) and use stickers to let people know they are marked. Keep a property list detailing the make, model, serial number, and description. Take photographs of your property and note any distinguishing marks, including where and how you’ve marked it. Register your property for free on https://www.immobilise.com, which helps us return your items, if they are stolen. Find out more about keeping your belongings safe by visiting: https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe To report tool theft, please call us on 999 if a crime is in progress, or report via our website: https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
Inspector Lyndsey Whatley Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Inspector
CRIME REPORTS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Our Neighbourhood Patrol Team and Safer Neighbourhood Team deal with a variety of incidents. Here are a few they dealt with since the last Bulletin and a Court result.
There were 25 Arrests in the period March 26th to April 7th : Domestic Abuse / Violent Domestic Abuse 12, Violent Crime Other 1, Criminal Damage 1, Harassment 3, Theft 2, Alcohol Related 1, Sexual Offence 1, Breach of Pre Charge Bail 1, Crime Vehicle 1, Breach of Community Protection Notice 1, Crime Public Order 1.
A man has been sentenced after shining a laser at a National Police Air Service helicopter whilst it was responding to reports of a crime in March 2022. Surrey Police officers were initially called to reports of youths using weapons to damage a telephone box in Limpsfield on the evening of 21st March 2022. Armed officers responded, with support from the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to search the area. Whilst the NPAS helicopter was in flight, it was targeted with a laser. While officers were on their way to arrest White, he came out of his house and pointed an air rifle towards the helicopter. White was then arrested and later charged with shining a laser beam towards an aircraft and possession of an air weapon. Paul White, 54 (DOB: 15/11/1969), of Oxted was sentenced to a total of one year in prison, suspended for two years, at Guildford Crown Court on 8th April after pleading guilty to the two offences. He was also given to a 12-month treatment order and rehabilitation requirement, and to pay a £156 surcharge. ----------------------------------------------------------------- During the first week of April officers from the Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team were and about in Oxted Town engaging with the public and businesses to discuss their concerns for the area and to provide a visible presence and provide some reassurance to those enjoying the Town. They were also engaging with residents from a street in Caterham where Police had been receiving reports about ASB and drug related activities to see how these issues can be tackled and resolved. Just a snippet of a week’s work in Tandridge, working with the public to better the community.
If your area is NOT referred to below it is because we have not been informed of the crime or it has not been affected by reported crime in the categories below. Feedback from you will help to achieve the most appropriate circulation of information.
LINGFIELD, DORMANSLAND, BLINDLEY HEATH AND SMALLFIELD
Burglary Residential including sheds and garages
Jenny Lane, Lingfield. Between March 31st and April 3rd the rear window of a property the rear window of a house appeared to have been prised open but there was no sign of disturbance inside and the occupants were away (ref 45240037196).
Burglary Business and Community
Redehall Road, Smallfield. Between 21.40 and 22.345 March 21st a suspect entered a store and hid in an unlocked cupboard. After the store closed the tills were broken into and over £10,00o cash was stolen. One person has been arrested and enquiries continue (ref 45240032583).
Vehicle Crime
Grove Road, Lingfield – Theft. Between 00.30 and 01.30 March 29th the sliding door of a van was torn open causing damage to the locking mechanism but nothing was stolen (ref 45240035427).
Godstone Road, Lingfield – Theft. Between March 27th and 29th the locks on a van were grinded off and power tools were stolen (ref 45240035535).
Station Road, Lingfield – Theft. Overnight March 28th to 29th the quarter light on a van passenger window was broken and tools including a Makita cordless grinder and a Dewalt laser level in a case was stolen (ref 45240035569).Another van was also targeted and after a hole was cut in the side door tools were stolen (ref 45240035581).
High Street, Lingfield – Criminal Damage. Between 01.30 and 02.00 March 29th three men in an Audi wearing masks drove into a car park and tried to break into some vans. They also attempted to steal a motor cycle and damaged the lock (ref 45240035846).
Langsmead, Blindley Heath – Theft. Around 03.00 March 29th index plate DV22EWZ was stolen from a car (ref 45240035461).
Anchor Way, Blindley Heath – Theft. Between March 28th and 30th the side door of a van was smashed and £2,500 worth of tools were stolen (ref 45240035785).
Featherstone, Blindley Heath – Criminal Damage. Around 00.03 March 29th the locks on the rear door of a van were drilled through but no access was gained (ref 45240035546).
Racecourse Road, Dormansland – Theft. Overnight March 28th to 29th the side door of a van was drilled but nothing was stolen (ref 45240035559). Overnight April 5th to 6th two expensive E Bikes were stolen from a bike trailer attached to a vehicle in a hotel car park (ref 45240038373).
SOUTH GODSTONE
Vehicle Crime
Byers Lane, South Godstone – Theft. Between 00.01 and 01.45 March 29th the rear number plate EN59KKM of a car was stolen and allegedly used on a silver Audi estate when it was used as a getaway vehicle after the occupants had stolen / attempted to steal items from a van in the nearby vicinity (ref 45240035366).
OXTED
Burglary Residential including sheds and garages
Barrow Green Road, Oxted. Between March 30th and April 1st a kitchen window was broken in order to gain entry to a house. A tidy search was undertaken but nothing was stolen (ref 45240036414).
CATERHAM, WHYTELEAFE AND CATERHAM ON THE HILL
Burglary Residential including sheds and garages
Town End, Caterham on The Hill. Between 00.00 and 01.30 April 10th a male suspect climbed onto the roof of a garage and then smashed the first floor window of a flat. Police arrived shortly afterwards and the male was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary (ref 45240039846).
Burglary Business and Community
Godstone Road, Caterham. Overnight March 30th to 31st after retail premises were entered £250 was found to be missing from the till (ref 4540036070).
Vehicle Crime
Coulsdon Road, Caterham on the Hill – Theft. Between 12.00 April 2nd and 07.30 April 3rd a white VW Transporter T5 index R14NXL was stolen (ref 45240037013).
Edgeworth Close, Whyteleafe. Around 01.20 April 4th suspects opened the boot of a car and climbed through to the driver’s seat. The car alarm sounded and the suspects left the scene (ref 45240037421).
WARLINGHAM
Burglary Business and Community
Landscape Road, Warlingham. Between 18.45 and 20.00 March 28th the kitchen window of a house was smashed which caused an alarm to sound. Nothing is believed to have been stolen (ref 45240035301).
Vehicle Crime High Lane, Warlingham – Theft. Between April 1st and 5th a white Suzuki 1.3 Carry index VO53MWP was stolen (ref 45240038214). Leas Road, Warlingham – Criminal Damage. Between 12.00 April 2nd and 07.30 April 3rd a campervan window was smashed and the lock barrel broken (ref 45240036975).
If you have to contact us about a non-urgent matter or to provide information on non-urgent suspicious matters or unusual behaviour you have observed which may be useful intelligence for us at a future date please email Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team: tandridge@surrey.police.uk
We have a portal for circumstances where no crime has been reported, but the suspicious behaviour could potentially be related to a burglary, theft of a vehicle, or catalytic converter, for example. We have a different unique link we provide to victims and witnesses when a burglary has occurred. To find out more about the portal and submit your footage visit this link: https://surrey.police.uk/suspiciousactivityportal
How to contact us with information when we issue Witness Appeals or Appeals for information
Any recipient of Neighbourhood Alert is free to copy our Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter to any other interested party who can also register to receive the bulletin at: https://neighbourhoodalert.co.uk
Tandridge Beat Facebook Page Just a gentle reminder that our Safer Neighbourhood Team mail box, Facebook and X account are not monitored 24/7. To report incidents please call 101 or in an emergency 999.
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