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Local Policing News
Home security Event (at Kington Police Station 9th January - click here for more)
KINGTON RURAL BEAT BULLETIN
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KINGTON RURAL BEAT BULLETIN (09/05/08)
TIPS TO NIP GARDEN CRIME IN THE BUD
Around 1000 shed burglaries take place every year within West Mercia, which highlights the importance of storing valuable items securely. Effective garden security covers everything from boundary fences and gates to the valuables stored inside your shed.
Gates, fences and walls should be kept in good repair to stop intruders getting in
Grow prickly plants close to vulnerable areas such as windows, fences, boundary walls and drainpipes
Don't leave expensive equipment like garden tools, mowers mountain bikes and power tools in the shed
If you have nowhere else to store valuable equipment, take measures to secure your shed:
Keep your shed in good condition
Fit a closed shackle padlock to the door
Fit grilles or mesh to the window
Invest in an alarm
Don't leave ladders and tools lying around in your garden - these could be used to break into your home
Mark your garden tools and equipment with your postcode or use SMARTWATER.
10 April 08
Theft of Heating Oil
There has been an increase in the number of instances of theft of heating oil over recent weeks. Please make sure that you put a good substantial lock on your tank and check regularly.
Weobley High School - Vehicle Crime
Sometime over the school Easter break, damage was caused to the school mini bus, which was parked in the carpark directly in front of the school. Evidence that several attempts had been made to smash one of the rear windows, which eventually gave way.
Shobdon - Anti Social Behaviour/Criminal Damage
We have received several reports over the last few weeks of increasing anti-social behaviour and some criminal damage in the Moor Meadow area of Shobdon
Should anyone have any information or see anything suspicious, please contact your Local Policing Team. All information will be gratefully received and treated in the strictest confidence.
