Hampshire Police Alerts - Local crime

Sometime between dates/times 03/01/2018 11:15hrs Unknown person/s have stolen garden power tools including a Hedge Cutter and Chainsaw from a vehicle that was parked in London Road, Horndean. The vehicle was left unattended for a few minutes. If you have any information that may help with our investigation then please contact Police on 101 and quote ref: 44180002707.

Please read our advice below: 

• Park your vehicle in a secure area (in a garage or behind locked gates, if possible).
• If you can’t, park in a well-lit street in easy view of your own or neighbours’ houses. 
• Where possible, remove valuable items from the vehicle overnight and store them in a secure place. 
• Do not leave tools or equipment on view inside the vehicle. 
• Consider fitting an appropriate alarm system, protecting the cabin and load areas. 
• Apply a security marking product to power tools and equipment (further details available on request). Alternatively, etch or emboss identifiable marks to these items. 
• Consider installing secure storage containers or lockers in the van to store tools in. 
• Ensure that the van doors are securely lockable and consider having suitable deadlocks installed. 
• Make sure to physically check that the van doors and windows are locked if you have used the remote to lock the vehicle, even if the feedback indicates the van as locked. 
• When visiting businesses, try to park close to the entrance and preferably in the view of CCTV.
• Log your property for free at www.immobilise.com.

Please ensure you are vigilant at all times, calling police to report any suspicious activity, not just around your own property but anything suspicious in your residential area and community. In an emergency use 999 or 101 for non-emergency. It is not too late to report any suspicious activity to police.

Message Sent By
Darryl Hook (Police, PCSO, East Hampshire District)

Sometime between dates/times 02/01/2018 17:00 - 03/01/2018 09:00 Unknownperson/s have stolen a ford transit van from a forecourt of a local business in the London Road area of Horndean.

Please read our advice below: 

• Consider having an on-board diagnostics (OBD) lock fitted. 
• Keep your car keys safe. Do not leave them inside your car or in the ignition. 
• Upon locking your vehicle try your car door to ensure it is actually locked.  
• Don't leave your keys in a coat pocket. 
• Sports changing rooms can be targeted by thieves who look for car keys left in coat pockets. 
• Make sure that your keys are not visible to other people. 
• Always make sure your car doors and windows are locked. 
• Park your car in a garage. 
• If you don't have a garage, try to park in a well-lit, open place. 
• When using a car park, choose one that is well-supervised, has entry and exit points, good lighting and security. Avoid parking in dark spots. Look for Park Mark safer parking award.
• Consider fitting security devices that are approved by either Thatcham or Sold Secure. 
• All security devices should be fitted by a professional.  
• Consider fitting a tracking devices.

Please ensure you are vigilant at all times, calling police to report any suspicious activity, not just around your own property but anything suspicious in your residential area and community. In an emergency use 999 or 101 for non-emergency. It is not too late to report any suspicious activity to police.

Message Sent By
Darryl Hook (Police, PCSO, East Hampshire District)