West Kington Neighbourhood Watch

Jeremy Charnaud	Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Phone: 01249 782 481
Police	Phone: 01249 654 455
Jeremy Charnaud 11/Feb/2005	On 11th of this month there was a a further 'walk in' burglary in Nettleton. Everybody please be on your guard
PC 338 Barham January 2005	Horsewatch I am trying to organise events for the forth coming year to encourage the marking of horses, tack and trailers. If you are interested in having any of these marked or would like to organise an event please contact me at Chippenham Police Station. If you are buying a horse or trailer and are worried that it may be stolen or know of a horse or trailer you suspect of being stolen you can also contact me confidentially on 01249 654455
PC 338 Barham January 2005	January 2005 crimes: West Kington. At approximately 20.00hrs on 20^th a vehicle and trailer were taken but abandoned a short way from the scene after it was crashed into a gate post.
PC 338 Barham January 2005	Dear Residents, Welcome to our first news letter for 2005. During January we have been subjected to burglaries from dwellings and out houses. Also we have had a number of vehicles broken into and attempts made to steal them. If you are out in an evening try to make it appear that someone is home by closing curtains to prevent any one looking into your rooms and leave a light and radio on in a room. If you are away for a period of time perhaps you could use a timer switch to bring the lights on for a short time two or three times per day. This makes it difficult for the would be thief to know if the house is unoccupied. Please keep vigilant for suspicious persons or vehicles. Over the winter we have had a number of traffic collisions due to mud on the roads. If you are travelling through a rural location please be aware of the possibility of mud especially where you can see tractors leaving fields and travelling between the field and their farm, gathering in crops. If mud builds up and we have rain fall this can become very slippery. Also I would like to remind farmers that although we appreciate that you have a living to make and this includes entering and leaving muddy fields on a regular basis, it is your responsibility to ensure clearly marked signs are placed on the sides of the road warning of the mud. Also you must make every effort to keep the road clear. If the road becomes dangerous then work must be postponed until it is safe to continue. Electrical equipment can be ordered from contractors, at your own cost if necessary. We have received an increased number of complaints, regarding vehicles exceeding the speed limits through our villages. Can I remind you that speed restrictions are imposed for a reason ‘TO PROTECT LIFE’ in built up areas and all responsible drivers should abide by them. Dog walkers Please remember to take a carrier bag with you when walking in a public place with your canine friend. They are like children they will want to go as soon as you get 100 yards down the road. A good way to collect his little parcel is to place your hand in the bag turning it inside out, then pick up the parcel and turn the bag the right way out capturing the offending item inside to be placed in the next doggy bin. This will prevent embarrassment of receiving a court summons through the post.
Kathy Atkinson, Enquiry Officer, Chippenham June 2004	Extract from crimes entered on Crime Recording System 20 April – 3 May 2004 Crime Location Date(s) occurred Brief description Burglary in a dwelling Coopers Meadow, Yatton Keynell 25 April Offender u/k entered rear garden via insecure kitchen window. Whilst in premises, isolated downstairs lights by tripping electricity; untidy search of downstairs room. Pentax MZ70 camera, Pentax ESP10 160 camera and binoculars among items taken. Burglary in building other than a dwelling Nettleton 29/30 April Offender u/k cut padlock and entered stone barn. Chainsaw, Black & Decker hedge trimmer and Dewalt drill taken – other items left. Ford 27 April Offender u/k took lawnmower from insecure outbuilding – disturbed by owner and left without item. Also attempt to gain access to house via window frame. Kingsley Road, Chippenham 24/25 April Offender untied rope-secured gate, entered rear of community centre and forced entry to 2 sheds. Theft Little Englands, Chippenham 16 April Offender took 2 solar lights from garden Theft of motor vehicle Yatton Keynell 24 April Offender open gate to driveway, stole vehicle. Later recovered.
Jeremy Charnaud 28/Jan/2004	PROWLER ABOUT - 28TH JANUARY There was an occurrence in the Drifton Hill area of the village last night. Footprints were noticed the snow circling a property. A door was opened but no entry made and nothing stolen. The Police have been informed and the footprints photographed. These people are still about. Don’t drop you guard. PS (from Colin Walls) A handbag was taken from a house in Nettleton while the residents were inside watching television.
	7 January Plough Lane Attempted Burglary in a Dwelling. Bogus callers: workmen called at house saying there was an emergency in road and they needed to turn off services within the house. Householder checked with service providers; bogus. 15 January Lower Common Burglary in building other than a Dwelling. Bolt cutters used to remove padlock on outbuildings - equipment taken 17 January Lower Common Burglary in a Dwelling. Offender smashed window to gain access, activating alarm. Nothing stolen 29 January Swindon Road Theft. Staddle stones taken from driveway Yatton Keynell 2 - 5 January Old School Gardens Burglary in building other than a dwelling. Offender took bicycle from unlocked garage 12 - 13 January Clarkesleaze Criminal Damage. Parked car received deep scratches to bodywork 24 January Grove Lane Burglary in a dwelling. Offender entered by unlocked rear (conservatory) door, took handbag.