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Neighbourhood Watch
Hi everyone,
The following message came in from the Wiltshire police recently:There have been several reports of properties being broken into in Lydiard Millicent
and Purton/Cricklade areas. It is thought that the offender(s) may be the same for
all reports as the method of entry is the same.
The offender is forcing entry via rear doors/windows and does not seem concerned
whether the glass breaks! Untidy searches have been made and high value items
(Jewellery) mainly cash are being taken. There is a possibility that the offender
may be coming to the properties during the day and knocking on the door and if
there is a reply giving some lame excuse about quoting for some work that may or
may not require doing. There is every likelihood that there may be more than 1
offender with a vehicle being used to which there are no details known as yet. It is
thought that the thefts are being committed during the early evening up to 9pm
while it is still light with the offender pulling curtains while they search.
Please can everyone remain vigilant at this time and make sure that your property
is secure and well protected. Use light timer where possible, if going away please
let your neighbours and trusted family know. If possible leave a spare secured car
on your drive and arrange for someone to check on your property regularly and
even cut the grass if away for some time.
Please note any suspicious persons and vehicles in your street and activity you will
be the best judge if these persons should be in your street and call the police if you
believe there is a more sinister purpose for their visit. Please use 101 no.
On another note:It’s a save the day reminder for the Dorothy House Marquee week from July 12th –
20th 2014. It promises to be a great week of events in the grounds of Dorothy
House Winsley with something for everyone.
1.
There’s the Summer Fete on Saturday 12 July 1pm – 4pm.
2.
Wednesday 16th July is the Quiz Night in the Marquee from 7pm for 7:30.
3.
Thursday 15th July hosts the Gardener’s Panel 6:30 pm for 7pm and
4.
Sunday 20th July wraps it up with our fantastic Jazz Lunch 12:30 – 3pm.
For advance tickets, visit www.dorothyhouse.co.uk/marqueeweek or call 01225
721480.
Meanwhile, stay safe and ensure all doors and windows are safe and secure before
retiring or leaving the house.
Best wishes,
Rosemary Ward. NHW coordinator. Atworth.
Yer Tiz Atworth Village Magazine—July 2014
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