Burglary

There have been two thefts from garages in Bromley this week, valuable property taken from both, including pressure washers, children_s bikes and a quantity of alcohol. If you do use your garage for storing valuable items, then please make sure you fit adequate security locks. Please visit www.crimereduction.gov.uk for some useful information and tips on keeping your property safe. If you see anyone acting suspiciously you should contact police. We would also like information about anyone attempting to sell any of the above items.

Schools

IT equipment (projectors, laptops, computers) remains an attraction to thieves targeting schools. If you live near a school, please ring police if you see anyone acting suspiciously, again we would like information about anyone attempting to sell on IT equipment. Schools are advised to review their security arrangements, portable equipment should be secured in lockable cupboards overnight. Consider arranging for the crime prevention officer for your sector to visit your premises.

Southern sector _ PC Russell Bridge 020 8284 8081

Central sector _ PC Mick Lane 020 8284 8889

Northern sector _ PC Lyn Poole 020 8284 8934

Distraction Burglary

One incident this week of someone posing as a Water Board official to gain access to a property, cash was stolen. Please do not allow anyone access to your property unless you are absolutely certain of their identity, and report to police any incident that has concerned you.

New Initiative

An initiative will start next week to target burglary across the borough. This will run for two months. Regular updates will feature in this newsletter.

Good News

A male, early 20_s, has been arrested by Bromley Officers on Southern Sector, and has asked for 70 burglary offences and 90 motor vehicle crimes to be taken into account, he has been detained, and will appear at court early next week for sentencing.

Compiled by Bromley Borough Intelligence Unit

27^th January 2006

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