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PCSO
for Thorney -
PCSO
Mary Webber will patrol Thorney and Newborough Villages. Telephone
number 07921938062
email: mary.webber@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Police in Peterborough are advising residents about opportunities for
doorstep crime following reports of two middle aged white males cold
calling in Tintern Rise, Little Close and Woad Court in Eye. They were
purporting to be advising on digital aerials, but one male was seen to be
wandering around back of properties whilst one male engaged in conversation
with the resident.
Residents should be aware that the rollout to digital TV is not scheduled
for Peterborough until 2011 and whilst DigitalUK are carring out surveys
they are not yet conducting them in Cambridgeshire. Carol Aston, Community
Safety Officer is advising residents that the switchover to digital TV
process may generate opportunities for doorstep crime. This can include
bogus workmen, unsolicited sales calls, mis-selling as well as distraction
burglary methods such as 'I need to tune your television' or 'your aerial
won't work'.
Please be aware that before opening the door to any stranger, stop. If the
door has a chain, use it, and ask to see a form of identification. Have the
visitor hand their identification through the door or letter box, and call
the company to confirm that the visit is legitimate and the identification
is not a fake. A genuine company employee will happily wait while the
necessary checks are made. If unsure, don’t open the door!
If the visitor claims to have left the identification card at home or in
their vehicle turn them away. If he or she becomes aggressive at any time,
keep them outside your door and immediately call 999. You should report any
suspicious behaviour to the Police on 0845 456 456 4.
Thank you
Carol Aston
Community Safety Unit
Northern Division
Cambridgeshire Police
Tel 0845 456 456 4 ext 4417
Mobile 07736 342333
Mobex 7110192
Email carol.aston@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Register your property at www.immobilise.com
If you would like to join the SmartWater initiative and buy a kit to protect your home, contact the Community Safety Unit at Bridge Street Police Station on 01733 424434 for more details.
Ever wondered what SmartWater is? Ever wondered what SmartWater does? Ever wondered how SmartWater works? Here are some facts which may be able to answer your questions and reveal the benefits of using SmartWater.
ONE: SmartWater is a liquid which is similar to DNA in that it is completely unique. Each SmartWater solution contains a different chemical composition to another SmartWater liquid. Also! floating within the unique liquid are minute metal plates with an individual number stamped on them. Therefore each SmartWater liquid is totally different to another, making it easy to tell them apart.
TWO: Once dry, SmartWater is invisible to the naked eye, but can he revealed using UV lighting. Unlike some property marking systems, SmartWater will not come off through use or wet weather and will not damage items, even delicate ones.
THREE: SmartWater can be used to mark items of property, such as mobile phones, TV’s, and laptops. It can also be used on items as small as jewellery, as well as ceramics.
FOUR: Thieves thrive on the fact that most property is not identifiable. Property stolen during a burglary is often found in the possession of a criminal, yet many of them are released without charge because the property cannot be identified as stolen,
FIVE: Around 400 premises in Peterborough are already protected by SmartWater with many more joining every day.
SIX: Areas throughout the UK that have received SmartWater have en burglaries, with some levels being decreased by 80%
SEVEN: All items of property that are found by the Police are examined for traces of SmartWater using UV Eights. Items that are found to have SmartWater on are then easily returned to its rightful owner.
EIGHT: Every person who is arrested in Peterborough will also be examined for SmartWater. There is a SmartWater room located within the custody suite where people are checked using UV lights.
NINE: Every SmartWater kit comes with enough liquid to mark over 100 items, along with window stickers to advertise that you are protected. The liquid can also be used to mark items outside your home, such as garden tools and vehicle parts.