Hannah's Manor

February 2012 Report

Dear All, 

PC Reid and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy New Year!  Sadly, 2011 ended with numerous thefts of heating oil, house burglaries and an influx of illegal Peddlers!   

Tuesday, 13 December 2011, Preston Candover - between 12:15-12:35hrs a grey saloon car was seen parked outside a house on the B3046 just entering the village from the Candovers direction.  The car was parked right next to the garden wall on the verge.  The Police believe that whilst a young white man was sat in the driver’s seat of the car, a friend of his had entered the house but was disturbed by a resident coming home.  Should you have any information about this incident, please call PC Reid direct.    

December 2011, Preston Candover, Ellisfield, Herriard and Upton Grey – residents in these villages received a number of door to door visits from young abusive men from the North East of England, offering goods for sale!  PC Reid wishes to thank the residents (over 25 in number) who took the time to call and report contact and sightings – he is very appreciative of your help.  The information received resulted in 3 men being apprehended, reported for peddling without a certificate.  The goods and the van were seized and a resultant fine of £200, since the vehicle was not insured.   Whilst it is up to you as individuals to decide if you wish to purchase items from door to door sales persons; PC Reid is keen to point out that what they are doing is illegal!  Also, please note that the sales persons he has reported to-date have all had many previous convictions! 

Vehicles of Interest – a black Mitsubishi Warrior RA54 HRU with a double cab was seen acting suspiciously around Moundsmere, Preston Candover, Bagmore Lane, Herriard and Mapledurwell.  There is no current owner recorded for this vehicle.  Also, PC Reid is keen to receive information on sightings of a light green or light blue W registration Ford Focus with 5 doors which had three young white men inside not older than 25 years old.

Parked cars at beauty spots – please be aware that many parked cars in beauty spots are being broken into between hours of 10.00 and 17.00 hrs.  Targeted areas at present range from Alresford to Stockbridge Common and up towards Kingsclere and over to Petersfield. 

Budget for police - please consider completing this survey!

Hampshire Police Authority has launched an online survey to give the public the power to influence the policing budget for 2012/13.   Residents from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to share their views and opinions on the allocation of the policing budget and their policing priorities.   Website address: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SQYHSK9.

Rogue Workmen / Trading Standards – in relation to a number of recent incidents where individuals have been calling on residents offering to tarmac drives and claiming that they act on behalf of Hampshire County Council and Amey, HCC maintenance partner.  HCC has confirmed that they have no responsibility for maintenance of private streets, driveways etc.   Trading Standards advise consumers not to agree to work as a result of a cold call or via a leaflet drop.  Consumers should obtain at least 3 written quotes from reputable businesses or traders who belong to a recognised trade association, such as the Hampshire County Council's ‘Buy With Confidence Scheme’.  Details of this scheme can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, via email: buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the website: www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk Traders who agree to do work at someone's home are required, by law, to provide a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives consumers a 7 day cooling off period.  Work should not commence until this period has ended, unless written agreement is first obtained from that consumer beforehand.  If anyone has any info. about traders who are cold calling or requires advice on doorstep crime then please contact HCC Quick Response Team on 01962 833666.

Reported Rural Crime & Hampshire Horse Watch – website and email address

www.crimereports.co.uk - equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

All reported crime can be viewed by logging on to the Crime reports website where any crime reported in Hampshire will be shown.  This is good news as it gives you the freedom to check on reported crime at any time to suit you.  If you wish to contact the Hampshire Horse Watch regarding any Equine related crime prevention advice or to request tack marking you can email.

Scam websites: SNOPES and HOAX SLAYER - members of the public can register with these websites to receive updates on the latest scams that are doing the rounds which can save a lot of concern.  SCAMNESTY is the Trading Standards website which scam emails can be forwarded to for checking, their email is: scamnesty@hants.gov.uk.

Blue Lamp – please see the separate article in this issue of Hill and Dale.

Security - please take any necessary steps to protect your property during these dark evenings please keep lights on in your home when out.      Please report anything suspicious – it could very well be the piece of the jigsaw that solves the crime!           

Hannah Houstin-Lacey

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