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Theft from Vehicles Report 31st  Jan.

Cleeveland Street, reported at 00.05am 27th Jan that a male had been seen entering a white van out on the roadside. Not known at this time what if anything has been taken. Male described as being 5’ 10 – 6’ wearing a dark hoody last seen heading towards Tescos on the Tewkesbury Road. Inc. 3 27-01-2022 St Pauls

Rodney Road, between 10am & 3pm 3rd Jan vehicle was insecure whilst it was being loaded up etc. during which time a bag containing an Ipad was stolen from the vehicle. Inc. 388 27-01-2022 Town Centre

Warden Hill Road near to Bournside Close, at 1.55am 26th Jan alerted by Ring doorbell activation that a male had entered an insecure car on the house driveway. Male challenged and fled the scene. Parking change stolen from the vehicle. Inc. 5 28-01-2022 Hatherley

Cleevelands Avenue, between 7.30pm 27th & 5.45am 28th Jan entry gained to an insecure car which was searched through with cash being stolen. Inc. 57 28-01-2022 Prestbury

Tilney Road, recorded on CCTV at 3.30am 28th Jan of 2 males entering an insecure car and searching all compartments. Males were wearing black clothing and hoodies, both wearing gloves one with holograms on them. Both had bikes with them. Nothing reported stolen. Inc. 156 28-01-2022. During the same time a second insecure vehicle was entered in Tilney Road and searched through with nothing reported stolen. Further CCTV of the same two males on bikes.Inc. 360 30-01-2022 Prestbury

Swanswell Drive, recorded on doorbell CCTV at 11.30pm 27th Jan of two males on bikes entered an insecure car and searched through. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 288 28-01-2022 Benhall

St Georges Place, overnight 28th 29th Jan a van on the roadside was attacked by smashing the passenger window. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 92 29-01-2022 Town Centre

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Burglary Update 31st Jan.

Robert Burns Avenue, between 8pm 24th & 9.15am 25th Jan a pane of glass in a rear conservatory was smashed knocking over plant pots inside. It is not believed that entry was gained, offender possibly disturbed. Inc. 133 25-01-2022 Benhall

Warden Hill Road near to Winton Road, between 12md 25th & 10.40am 26th Jan entry was gained to a house by forcing a rear window causing it to smash. Premises searched with an Ipad, and costume jewellery being stolen. Inc. 123 26-01-2022 Benhall

Keynsham Road, overnight of the 28th 29th Jan a ground floor side kitchen double glazed window was smashed and access gained to a house. Premises searched with jewellery and alcohol stolen. Inc. 97 29-01-2022 Tivoli/Leckhampton

Always lock all windows and doors when you leave your house or retire to bed. Wherever possible prevent access to the rear of your property and consider movement sensor security lights and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas including flat roofs, patio windows and garden sheds.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Crime  Report 24th Jan

Burglary

Greenway Lane, between 11am & 12.50pm 18th Jan, entry gained to a flat by forcing a window. Bedroom searched with jewellery being stolen from drawers. Inc. 177 19-01-2022 Charlton Kings

Arle Road opposite Alstone Avenue, reported at 11.30pm 20th Jan that 4 youths had just been disturbed breaking a window at the front of a house. They were challenged by a neighbour and fled the scene in a white BMW car, last seen heading towards Hesters Way. No entry gained to the house. Inc. 568 20-01-2022 St Marks

Chargrove Lane near to Up Hatherley Way, between 9.30pm 22nd Jan & 7.10am 23rd Jan entry gained to ground floor kitchen through window. Keys to vehicle on driveway found and stolen. Exit through conservatory doors. Car stolen from driveway using stolen keys. Vehicle subsequently recovered at 9.50am 23rd Jan in Glynbridge Gardens Hesters Way Inc. 125 23-01-2022

Brooklyn Road between Alstone Lane & Brooklyn Close, between 10.15pm 22Jan & 9.10am 23rd Jan house entered via unknown means with a hand bag containing car keys stolen. Car stolen from the front driveway and is still outstanding. Inc. 147 23-01-2022 St Marks

Southgate Drive, reported at 3.35am 24th Jan, that a male had been disturbed in a house and had fled when challenged. Access had been via ground floor windows. Two high powered vehicles on driveway but keys had been secured out of sight. Nothing reported stolen. Inc. 39 24-01-2022 Charlton Kings

Theft From Vehicle

Cudnall Street, between 9pm 21st Jan and 9am 22nd Jan, an insecure car was entered and searched through. A blue tooth speaker and an air con unit stolen from inside the car with a brown leather jacket stolen from the boot area. INC. 184 22-01-22  Charlton Kings.

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave you house or retire to bed. Consider the use of movement sensor light and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas including flat roofs and garden sheds.

Car keys are valuable items and are the easiest way of stealing vehicles so when not in use they must be kept out of sight and locked away securely.

Always lock you vehicle when you leave and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable items in unattended vehicles.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Crime Update to 18th Jan

Burglary

Priors Court, Priors Road, between 6pm 11th Jan & 10am 15th Jan wooden garden shed attacked by forcing door off its hinges. Stolen from inside was a metal water tank and other scrap metal. Would have taken a vehicle to remove it. Inc. 203 15-01-2022 Whaddon

Manser Street, between 6pm & 12mn 16th Jan insecure house entered with car keys being found on hook behind front door and stolen. Car stolen from where it was parked on the road side just down from the house. The stolen vehicle, a Jaguar XF, is still outstanding. Inc. 55 17-01-2022  St Pauls

Medoc Road, between 11.30pm 17th & 9am 18th Jan entry gained to a house via a rear utility window. Keys scattered around on floor of the room, possibly offenders were looking for keys to a vehicle on the driveway. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 85 18-01-2022 Swindon Village

The Brewery Quarter, High Street, reported at 11.05pm 17th Jan that windows had just been smashed by a number of offenders who stole a quantity of clothing from the shop through the smashed window and escaped in a stolen jaguar car – see below. Inc. 448 17-01-2022 Town Centre.

Thefts from Vehicles

Buckingham Avenue close to Devon Avenue between 3pm 15th & 10.20am 16th Jan. Car entered via unknown means and searched through. All pockets emptied which a blue disabled parking badge stolen. Inc. 133 16-01-2022 St Marks.

New Street, between 4.15pm 14th & 11.50am 16th Jan, car on roadside entered via unknown means and searched. A quantity of Craft making items stolen. Inc. 184 16-01-2022 Town Centre

Buttermere Close, overnight of the 6th 7th Jan the catalytic converter was cut off and stolen from a Honda Jazz parked on the roadside. No offenders seen. Inc. 389 16-01-2022 Hatherley

The following cycles have been reported stolen:-

·         Whaddon Road 9.37pm 15th Jan. Dark green Hybrid Bike Inc.460 15-1-22 Whaddon

·         Springbank Rd, Afternoon of 17th Jan Child’s Specialised bike in black. Inc. 246 14-01-22 Springbank

·         Lee Close, between 12.10pm & 1.20pm 15th Jan Ghost mountain bike in green & white. Inc. 238 15-01-2022 St Marks

·         Monson Avenue, 4.30pm 15th Jan, purple bike stolen from NCP bike rack. Inc. 307 15-01-2022 Town Centre

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave your house or retire to bed. Do not leave keys in locks close to glass which when smashed allows access to them to release the locks.

Consider movement security lighting and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property and garden sheds etc,

Car keys are very valuable and should be kept secure and out of sight when not in use, not on hooks, shelves or fruit bowls near the front door.

Cycles most not be left insecure and unattended, when left in sheds or garages must be subject to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or into a ground anchor.

 If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Burglary Update to 14th Jan 

Berkhampstead School, Pittville Circus Road, between 8.30am & 10.45am  10th Jan a purse was stolen from handbag in staff locker room. Owner received a call allegedly from the Police stating that someone had been arrested using their bank card and was it stolen. When the handbag was checked the theft was discovered. Owner was asked for their P.I.N. number to return the stolen money which was given. Subsequently further amounts were stolen from the account before it could be closed. The call from the alleged Police Officer was fraudulent in order to obtain the P.I.N. number. Further enqs. being made. Inc. 152 10-01-2022 Fairview

Marle Hill Road, between 11.30pm – 12mn 13th Jan entry was gained to a house via an insecure ground floor window whilst owner was asleep upstairs. The dog started barking and when owner checked found the window open as was the front door. Nothing missing, believed the offender was scared off by the dog. Inc. 336  13-01-2022 St Pauls

Aldridge Close, between 3am & 5pm 13th Jan an insecure and empty house was entered and searched through with medication and paperwork being stolen. Inc. 465 13-01-2022     St Pauls

Somerset Avenue, reported at 7am 14th Jan that since 10pm 13th Jan entry had been gained to a house via an insecure rear door with car keys to vehicle on drive stolen as was the vehicle a Silver Vauxhall Corsa. At 8.15am 14th Jan the vehicle was seen by a witness in Gloucester Road by the railway station and is still outstanding. Inc. 59 14-01-2022 St Marks

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave your house or retire to bed.

Please remember that the Police or your bank will NEVER ask you to provide you P. I. N. numbers under any circumstances.

Car keys are valuable items and should be kept secured and out of sight when not in use.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Vehicle Crime Update to 14th Jan

Hatherley Lane, recorded on CCTV at 3.10pm 11th Jan of two males stealing the catalytic converter from a Toyota Auris. Owner alerted as car alarm activated. Inc. 224  11-01-2022 Hatherley

Yorkley Road, overnight of the 12th 13th Jan. two vehicles in the road had their registration plates stolen whilst parked and unattended. Incs. 142 & 148 13-01-2022 Oakley Prestbury

Dark Lane, Swindon Village, between 12.04 & 12.06pm 13th Jan. vehicle entered by smashing passenger side window with a large quantity of cash being stolen from door pocket. The cash had recently been withdrawn from the bank. It is possible that the victim was observed withdrawing the money and the car and followed home. Inc. 157 13-01-2022 Swindon Village

Thirlestone Road College car park, between 11.30am & 11.45am 12th Jan offenders jacked up a Honda Jazz and stole the catalytic converter from underneath. Inc. 241 13-01-2022 Tivoli

Suffolk Street, reported at 6.40pm 13th Jan. that some time on the 12th a car had been entered via unknown means and searched through with a car radio/phone adapter stolen. Inc. 407 13-01-2022 Tivoli

Moorend Street close to Moorend Crescent, overnight of the 13th 14th Jan. an insecure car on the road side was entered and searched. Stolen from inside were a pair of trainers and bottles of alcohol. Inc. 118 14-01-2022 Leckhampton

Imperial Square, 10.15pm 12th Jan, report of a male trying car door handles and then accessing the boot of one vehicle. Officers attended and searched the area where a male was found and detained. A torch and screw driver were also found where the male was detrained. A good result from a call made at the time. Inc, 433 12-01-2022 Town Centre

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured even on your own drive way. DO NOT leave valuable property in unattended vehicles such as bank cards or cash.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Thefts from Vehicles – 11th Jan

Malvern Road, overnight of the 7th 8th Jan, an insecure car was entered and searched through. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 189 08-01-2022Lansdown

Winchcombe Street, between 6pm 6th Jan & 4.15pm 8th Jan a car was entered via unknown means  with a Sat Nav unit and cables and sunglasses being stolen. The Sat Nav unit was found in possession of a person arrested for other offences that same evening. Inc. 271 08-01-2022 Town Centre

Chapel Street, 11.45pm 8th Jan, car alarm activated as a result of the driver’s side window being smashed. Stolen from inside were a Bluetooth set and a lighter block. Believed offenders – two white males – fled the scene in a white Vauxhall Vectra or similar Inc. 447 08-01-2022 Town Centre

Linwell Close, overnight of the 8th 9th Jan the catalytic converter was stolen from a Honda CRV which was parked and unattended in front of the garage. No offenders seen. Inc. 113 09-01-2022 Swindon Village

Grove Street, between 4.40pm 8th & 11.30am 9th Jan, the driver’s window on a van was smashed allowing access to the vehicle with two cordless drills being stolen.                     Inc 142 09-01-22 Town Centre

Gloucester Road near to Vineyards Lane, overnight of the 8th 9th Jan, insecure car entered on driveway with sunglasses being stolen. Inc. 253 09-01-2022 St Marks

The Burgage, Prestbury reported at 9pm on 9th Jan that the rear windscreen of a car on the roadside had been smashed. Parcel shelf removed and left on roadside. Spare wheel stolen from boot area. Inc., 325 09-01-2022 Prestbury

Hope Street, between 3pm & 6pm 7th Jan a van parked on the roadside was entered via unknown means with an electric grinder, a Bosch hammer drill, 2 lap tops and a computer note book stolen. Inc. 350 09-01-2022 St Pauls

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured even on your own drive way. Do not leave bank and credit cards in unattended vehicles as they can be used for transactions up to £100 with no further security checks.

Secure Lock boxes are available for all types of vans to secure tools on site or in transit, for more information please contact Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Burglary Up Date – 11th January

Riverview Way, reported at 10.28pm 9th Jan that offenders had just smashed the glass in the back door. A male in dark clothing and a dark hooded top was seen to run from the premises. No entry gained just the damage to the window. Inc. 348 09-01-2022 Hesters Way

Pennsylvania Avenue, between 8pm 8th & 4.50pm 9th Jan unknown offenders have entered an insecure rear garden shed and have stolen an electric Zomi scooter and a Trek pedal cycle in silver. Inc. 249  09-01-2022 St Marks

Consider the use of movement sensor security lights and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property including flat roofs and garden sheds.

Cycles in sheds must be subject to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or into a ground anchor.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

New Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Driving Safely for Longer Webinar

Are you an older driver finding the winter weather or driving less a bit of a challenge?  Are you thinking of changing your vehicle to a more Eco model? Would you like advice on how to keep driving safely for longer?

Are you a family member or friend concerned about an older driver? If so the Older Drivers Forum provides a popular free ZOOM webinar that could be helpful."

"Driving Safely for Longer"   -  for details of the next event please email the Forum at odfglos@gmail.com for a link to the webinar on Sat 15th January  at 10:00a.m.

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Vaccination Drop In Sessions

The following link is provided by the NHW and gives a list of Vaccination Drop-In sessions at numerous locations throughout the county.

Please click on the link to find the nearest location to you and the vaccinations on offer and who can attend etc.

The list is continually being updated by the NHS as and when new sessions have been organised so please check on a daily basis if you are trying to find one near to you at a time to suit you.

https://covid19.glos.nhs.uk/vaccinations/#link-dropin

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Crime Up Date 7th Jan

Ewlyn Road, between 29th Dec & 5.30pm 4th Jan insecure vehicle entered and searched through. All pockets emptied with a pair sunglasses stolen. Inc. 309 04-01-2022 Leckhampton

Suffolk Square, between 1pm 29th Dec & 10.20am 5th Jan a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means with a blue tooth speaker being stolen from the centre console. Inc. 295 05-01-2022 Town Centre

Hewlett Road, reported at 7.58pm 5th Jan that at approx. 7.45pm the same evening a car alarm activated with the owner going out to see a male cycling away from the vehicle towards Priory St. Male was all in black. No vehicle entered and nothing stolen. Inc. 398 05-01-2022 Fairview

Winchcombe Street near to Belmont Road, between 8pm 5th & 9am 6th Jan car entered via unknown means and searched. Stolen from inside were a lap top with charger, Handbag with a purse containing bank cards, diving licence and store cards, together with a quantity swimwear and underwear in a white rattan storage box. Fairview

St Stephens Road, between 10am & 12md 6th Jan, the front windscreen of a parked and unattended van was smashed with an unknown instrument. Several items were in the front seats but weren’t taken and nothing has been reported stolen at this time. Inc. 224 06-01-2022 Tivoli

The following push bikes have been reported stolen since the New Year:-

·     New Barn Lane, 3 bike were stolen at 1.17am 6th Jan when left outside leaning against a house. i) Black Tarin town bike ii) Cannondale Racing bike in dark blue iii) Ridgeback mountain bike in fluorescent green. Inc. 305 06-01-2022 Prestbury

·     Bramley Road near to Montreal Drive, blue ladies bike stolen from outside house between midnight & 12.30pm 6th Jan. Inc. 189 06-01-2022 Hesters Way

·             All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way a black Apollo mountain bike was stolen from the school grounds over the Christmas /New Year period. Inc. 373 05-01-2022 Hesters Way

·            Tescos, Colletts Drive, between 6.15p. – 6.28pm 3rd Jan, a Carrera mountain bike in white was stolen from the bike rack in front of the store. Inc. 370 03-01-2022 St Marks

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured even on your own drive way. Do not leave bank and credit cards in unattended vehicles as they can be used for transactions up to £100 with no further security checks.

Cycles must not be left insecure outside and if inside a garage or shed they must be subject to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or a ground anchor.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

New Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Association Committee Meeting

 The next meeting of the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Watch Association committee will take place on Monday 17th January 2022 starting at 6.30pm.

Due to the continuing Covid infection rate the meeting will be via Zoom. All Coordinators are entitled to attend to see how the Association runs and new members are always welcome on the committee should you wish to volunteer.

If you wish to attend this committee meeting, please reply to this message or email me at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk and I will forward the Zoom invite details, the minutes of the last meeting and the agenda.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Crime Update 4th January 2022

Burglaries

St Peters Close near to Saracens football club, between 6pm & 9pm 30th Dec entry gained to a house by cutting hole in rear window. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 428 30-12-2021 St Marks

Devon Avenue between the 17th & 5pm 31st December house entered via an insecure rear door with a TV and a hard drive unit stolen. Inc. 122 31-12-2021 St Marks

Thefts from Vehicles

Gloucester Road near to The Vineyards, reported at 11.30am 1st Jan that over the Christmas period a van on a driveway was entered by smashing a side window. A nail gun minus the battery was stolen from the van. Offender seen to leave the scene on a push bike. Inc. 282 01-01-2022 St Marks

Enterprise Way, recorded on CCTV at 3.32am 3rd Jan of two offenders smashing a window to gain access to a car which was parked and unattended. Parking change stolen. Inc. 181 03-01-2022 St Marks.

Daisy Bank Road, Land rover vehicle parked up whilst owner went for a walk between 2.30pm & 2.55pm 3rd Jan. on their return found passenger window smashed with a tapestry rucksack containing toys and teddies being stolen. Inc. 243 03-01-2022 Leckhampton

Queens Road near to Eldorado Road, between 5pm 1st & 10am 3rd Jan an unattended Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin on the roadside was attacked by cutting off the catalytic converter from the vehicle. No offenders seen. Inc. 339 03-01-2022 Lansdown

Naunton Park Road, between 3am & 3.05am 4th Jan, two offenders were checking cars finding one insecure and gaining entry. Vehicle searched with a breathalyser unit being stolen. Inc. 66 04-01-2022 Leckhampton

Secure your house when you leave it and consider movement sensor lighting and CCTV to cover the rear and vulnerable areas.

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured even on your own drive way.

Lock boxes are available for all types of vans to protect tools whilst on site and in transit. For more information please contact Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via email at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

New Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Vaccination Drop-In Sessions

The following dates have been notified as drop-in vaccination sessions at the Cheltenham East Fire Station, Keynsham Road.

Cheltenham East Fire Station

Thursday 6 January 5:30pm-8pm

Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).

Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).

First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).

Cheltenham East Fire Station

Sunday 9 January 9:30am-12:30pm

Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).

Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).

First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).

People should not attend the drop-in service if:

• they have already made an appointment at a vaccination centre in the county

• they have symptoms of COVID-19 or have had a positive COVID-19 test within the last 4 weeks (people aged over 18) or 12 weeks (children under the age of 18)

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Booster Jab Drop-In Clinic Announced

A booster only clinic will take place at Cheltenham Racecourse today 1st January from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

This will be 18yrs+ only for booster jabs and no appointment is needed, just turn up and walk in.

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Crime Up Date to 25th Feb.

Upper Park Street, between 9.30pm 20th Feb & 7.15am 21st Feb entry gained to a house via front window, handbags found and taken and left outside the premises. Car keys located on top of microwave and stolen. A Volvo V40 was stolen by use of the keys and is still outstanding. Inc. 78 21-02-2022 Charlton Kings

Pine Trees, Charlton Kings reported at 6.10am 23rd Feb that overnight entry had been gained to a house by forcing rear conservatory window. The keys to two Vauxhall Corsa’s were found and the cars were stolen and are still outstanding. Inc. 55 23-02-2022 Charlton Kings

Chapel Street, reported at 4pm 24th Feb that during the day since 8.30am a house was entered via the front door/window. Premises searched with keys to a Porsche car being stolen along with the car, which was subsequently found in Scholars Court. As a result of enqs. made at the time, a male has been arrested for this offence. Inc. 291 24-02-2022  Town Centre

Flora Close, Prestbury, recorded on CCTV that at 1.55am 23rd Feb. that a Tesla car was stolen from the driveway of a house by five males. Vehicle subsequently recovered at the rear of Edward Wilson House, Princes Elizabeth Way. Inc. 72 23-02-2022 Prestbury

Wellington Square, reported that at approx. 6am 22nd Feb car parked to the side of a house was entered via unknown means and searched through. Stolen were 2 high value watches, pens and a designer hand bag. Inc. 138 22-02-2022 St Pauls

Upper Norwood Street, recorded on CCTV at 6am 18th Feb. a van on the road side was entered via unknown means and searched through. Stolen were two electric drills. Inc. 123 18-02-2022 Leckhampton.

Always lock your doors and window when you leave home, retire to bed or work in the garden. Also lock your vehicle when you leave it and do not leave the keys in it when unattended.

Car keys are the easiest way to steal a car, so when not in use keys must be kept out of sight and locked away securely well away from the front door. Keyless entry keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch, which can be obtained from your Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

Consider the use of CCTV and movement sensor security lighting to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property including flat roofs and garden sheds.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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 Cycle Security Marking Session

Unfortunately thefts of cycles continue to be reported in this area, but with some simple actions these thefts can be greatly reduced.

All cycles, when unattended, must be locked up securely with good quality locks and when kept in sheds and garages they must be subjected to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or into a ground anchor.

Security marking of bikes is a an excellent crime prevention method together with entering them on the National Cycle Data Base which allows for stolen bikes when recovered, to be returned direct to their owners. The most recent successful recovery was of a bike marked on 13th April 2021 which was stolen when left unattended and insecure outside the owners house on 27th April 2021. The bike was recovered on 9th Feb 2022 and identified through the security marking and returned to the owner on 10th Feb. 2022. A very successful return and a very grateful owner.

The next Neighbourhood Watch security marking session will take place in conjunction with Up Hatherley Parish Council on Saturday 5th March from 9.30am – 1.30pm at Up Hatherley Village Hall, Cold Pool Lane, Up Hatherley Cheltenham Glos. GL51 6JA

Each cycle marked will also be registered on the National Cycle Database so that as above, all recovered cycles can be returned to their owners.

The security marking and registration on the National Cycle Data Base are both FREE OF CHARGE

Good quality cycle D locks and alarm padlocks will be available to purchase on the day

This is an excellent crime prevention imitative, everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.

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Driving Safely for Longer Forum 19th Feb

Are you or a relative/friend an older driver finding our fast moving, high volume, traffic a bit of a challenge? Would you like advice on how to keep driving safely for longer? Have you queries about the changes in the Highway Code?

The next "Driving Safely for Longer " event is to take place on Saturday 19th February at 10am. Please email the Forum at <odfglos@gmail.com> for a link to the webinar.

Are you a family member or friend concerned about an older driver and would like to help them retire from Driving? If so the Older Drivers Forum provides a popular free ZOOM webinar that could be helpful."

The following link gives information on the recent changes to the Highway Code:-

The Highway Code | Older Drivers Forum

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Burglary Update 16th Feb

 New Barn Lane, near to Race Course car park, at approx. 3.15pm 12th Feb offender entered flat via insecure front door. Bedroom searched with a quantity of cash being stolen from the wardrobe. Occupants were in rear garden at the time of the offence. Inc. 287 12-02-2022 Prestbury

Lansdown Crescent, 8.30pm 12th Feb. two youths were  disturbed climbing up scaffolding to the front of the building which gave access to windows etc. Youths challenged who fled the scene. No entry gained or damage caused Inc. 419 12-02-2022 Lansdown

Sherborne Place, at approx. 2.15pm 13th Feb recorded on CCTV that two offenders attempted to enter a house with one kicking the front door panel whilst the second acted as lockout. No entry gained or damage caused. Inc. 290 13-02-2022 Town Centre.

Shelley Road, reported at 2.36am on 15th Feb that house occupants had been awaken by noises coming from down stairs. Occupant went down and saw a male leaving the house, with the front windows and doors open, two males were seen to flee the scene. Officers attended and located two males in Princes Elizabeth Way who were searched and found to be in possession of screw drivers etc. and were subsequently arrested for numerous offences. An excellent result from a call made at the time of the incident. Inc. 40 15-02-2022 St Marks.

Shelley Road, overnight 14th 15th Feb offenders entered insecure front porch and stole a Barbour coat from inside. Undoubtedly linked to the above incident/arrests. Inc. 95 15-02-2022 St Marks

Linwell Close, reported at 8.40am 16th Feb that overnight entry had been gained to a house, possibly via an insecure door with keys being stolen for the vehicle on the driveway. Vehicle stolen and is still outstanding. Inc. 68 16-02-2022 Swindon Village

Always lock your doors and window when you leave home, retire to bed or work in the garden.

Car keys are the easiest way to steal car, so when not in use keys must be kept out of sight and locked away securely well away from the front door. Keyless entry keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch, which can be obtained from your Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

Consider the use of CCTV and movement sensor security lighting to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property including flat roofs and garden sheds.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Report on Thefts of Cycles

 Cycle thefts are increasing in the Cheltenham area with the following thefts being reported since 4th Feb:-

• ·         Imperial Square bike rack, between 6pm & 10pm 30th Jan – blue Scott mountain bike Inc. 338 04-02-22 Town Centre

• ·         Kings Arms P. H. car park, between 9 – 9.30pm 4th Feb. Bike lock attacked with cutters, offenders disturbed and fled without the bike. Inc. 3 05-02-2022 Prestbury

• ·         Glynbridge Gardens, after 5pm 5th Feb from garden a blue Saracen bike with child’s seat on back and a basket on front. Inc. 107 07-02-2022 Hesters Way

• ·         Grosvenor Gym, Grosvenor Terrace, between 9am, & 10am 7th Feb. Green/Grey Carrera Cruiser bike stolen, combination lock left on ground. Inc. 10 08-02-2022

              Town centre.

• ·         Promenade, between 7pm & 11pm 7th Feb, a BH Emotion Neo Xtrem E Bike  in black red and white locked to a post stolen complete with lock. Inc. 17 08-02-2022

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• ·         London Road, Charlton Kings, Sunday afternoon 6th Feb a Trek Marlin 7 Mountain Bike in silver & white was stolen. Inc. 317 08-02-2022

• ·         The Water Gardens, Birchley Road, Battledown, 3am 9th Feb offenders forced open driveway gates and stole two cycles:- i) Specialised mountain bike in black 

     ii) Specialised mountain bike in black. Inc. 100 10-02-2022 Charlton Kings

• ·        Promenade, bike rack by Municipal Offices – between 7.30am – 10.30pm 9th Feb. a Trek 7500FX in dark grey mountain bike with a combination lock was stolen.               Inc. 157 10-02-2022 Town Centre.

All cycles, when unattended, must be locked up securely with good quality locks and when kept in sheds and garages they must be subjected to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or into a ground anchor.

Security marking of bikes is a an excellent crime prevention method together with entering them on the National Cycle Data Base which allows for stolen bikes when recovered, to be returned direct to their owners. The most recent successful recovery was of a bike marked on 13th April 2021 which was stolen when left unattended and insecure outside the owners house on 27th April 2021. The bike was recovered on 9th Feb 2022 and identified through the security marking and returned to the owner on 10th Feb. 2022. A very successful return and a very grateful owner.

The next Neighbourhood Watch security marking session will take place in conjunction with Up Hatherley Parish Council on Saturday 5th March from 9.30am – 1.30pm at Up Hatherley Village Hall, Cold Pool Lane, Up Hatherley Cheltenham Glos. GL51 6JA

Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the location of any of the stolen bikes please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Crime Update to 11th Feb.

Burglary

Queens Road, between 29th Jan & 7th Feb entry gained to a ground floor flat by forcing open a ground floor window. The bedroom was searched with items of jewellery being stolen. Inc. 301 07-02-2022 Lansdown

River Leys, between 8pm 9th Feb & 6am 10th Feb house entered and keys to car on driveway found. Car stolen from driveway and is still outstanding. Inc. 51 10-02-2022. Hesters Way

Vehicle Crime

Wheatland Drive, between 7pm 8th Feb & 8.30am 9th Feb entry gained to a van via the rear doors by unknown means. An electric battery powered drill was stolen from inside the rear of the van. Inc. 183 09-02-2022 Springbank

Honeybourne Drive, recorded on Ring doorbell camera of an offender entering an insecure van which was parked on the owners driveway. Stolen from the cab of the van was a Pioneer radio unit which was put in a black Nike backpack to take from the vehicle. Inc. 252 09-02-2022 Springbank

Burkes Court, Dunalley Street, between 6.35pm & 6.45pm 9th Feb, car entered by smashing nearside window with a handbag and contents stolen from the front passenger seat. Inc. 5 10-02-2022 St Pauls

Somerset Road, between 10am & 6pm 10th Feb. an insecure car on a private driveway was entered and searched through. Stolen was a small amount of cash and toiletries. Inc. 393 10-02-2022 Springbank

Red Rower Close, overnight of the 9th 10th Feb, both front and rear number plates were stolen from a parked and unattended SAAB. Inc. 431 10-02-2022  Swindon Village

Consider the use of movement sensor security lighting and CCTV to cover the rear of your property and other vulnerable areas including flat roofs and garden sheds.

Car keys are very valuable and are the easiest way to steal a car so when not in use they must be kept securely locked away and out of sight and keyless entry car keys must be kept in a metal box or a signal blocker pouch which are available for your local Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. Bank and credit cards can now be used for £100 per transaction with no further security checks.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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 Crime Update 4th Feb

Aston Grove, overnight of 1st & 2nd Feb entry gained to a house by forcing a ground floor bathroom window. There had been an untidy search of the ground floor rooms with a wallet containing cash, bank cards and a driving licence stolen. Exit had been by unlocking front door. Possibly this was an attempt to find keys to a high end car on the drive way. A noise was heard at about 3.30am but not followed up. Inc. 53 02-02-2022 Springbank

Springbank Way near to Hazlitt Croft, at 3.30am 2nd Feb, 3 males on bikes cycled to house, left bikes on path outside and walked to side gate. Reached over and unbolted gate and were last seen going around to the rear of the property. No CCTV or lighting at the rear but the house a bulldog and pug in residence. Males left the scene taking their bikes with them. Possibly looking for keys to high end vehicles on the driveway. Nothing damaged or stolen. Inc. 370 02-02-2022 Springbank

Devon Avenue near to Buckingham Avenue, between 1pm & 3pm 2nd Feb, offenders entered rear garden by climbing over a shed at the front of the house and then entered house via insecure rear door. All rooms searched messily with cash and jewellery being stolen from bedrooms. Inc. 292   02-02-2022  St Marks.

Clarence Square, overnight of the 1st 2nd Feb two Chinese Foo Dog statues in white marble approx. 12” high and extremely heavy were stolen from either side of the front door of a house on the main road. Inc. 248 02-02-2022 St Pauls

Redthorne Way, between 11pm 3rd Feb & 5.45am 4th Feb entry gained to a garage attached to a house via unknown means possibly insecure. Garage searched through with items being dragged out and left on the driveway. Three bikes stolen from garage, one of which was found abandoned in the field adjacent to the attacked premises. Bikes stolen :- i) Trek Hybrid bike ii) Mountain bike make unknown. Also stolen were two crates of cider and lager Inc. 45 04-02-2022 Up Hatherley

Miserden Road, between 00.15am & 7.30am 4th Feb, entry gained to house by smashing glass in front windows. Ground floor searched with keys to cars on the driveway being found in kitchen drawer. One car moved around on driveway with a second car, a Ford Focus, being stolen and is still outstanding. Inc. 84 04-02-2022 Benhall

The Greenings, Up Hatherley, reported at just past midnight 4th Feb that 4 youths had been disturbed attempting to break into a house through the rear door. Males fled the scene on being challenged. Inc. 03 04-02-2022. A further report of these youths was received at 00.17am from The Reddings where 5 youths were paying attention to high end vehicles. Again they fled on being challenged. Officers attended and searched the area with two of the youths being located, both of whom were on stolen push bikes. Both youths arrested for numerous offences with further enqs. being made. Inc. 11 04-02-2022

Consider the use of movement sensor security lighting and CCTV to cover the rear of your property and other vulnerable areas including flat roofs and garden sheds.

Car keys are very valuable and are the easiest way to steal a car so when not in use they must be kept securely locked away and out of sight and keyless entry car keys must be kept in a metal box or a signal blocker pouch which are available for your local Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

All cycles must be kept secure when not in use. When in sheds and garages they must be subject to secondary security such as a heavy duty chain bolted to the frame of the building or into ground anchor.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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 Burglary Report 24th  March

 Caernarvon Road, near to Radnor Road, between 10am & 8.45pm 17th March an attempt was made to force the lower panel of a UPVC door with a flat instrument which was unsuccessful. An adjacent window was also attacked with a similar instrument and again unsuccessful. No entry gained and nothing stolen. Inc. 450 17-03-2022 Hatherley

Nettleton Road, between 12.30pm 14th & 3.30pm 18th March entry gained to a house by forcing the glass in the back door. There was an untidy search of all rooms with jewellery being stolen. Inc. 350 18-03-2022 Bennhall

Leckhampton Road near to Naunton Road, reported at 2am 21st March that there were intruders in the house. Entry had been gained by forcing a side window. Ground floor area searched and keys to two vehicles on the driveway found and stolen. Both vehicles on driveway started, one had no fuel so was left on the driveway, the second, a Porche, was stolen and driven away. At 4.30am the same morning the stolen Porche was spotted on Princes Elizabeth Way and subsequently found abandoned in Somergate Road. As a result of enquiries made at the scene etc. two males were arrested for a number of offences. Inc. 17 21-03-2022 Leckhampton/Springbank

Prestbury Road, near to Oakland Avenue, between 8am & 5pm 23rd March, entry gained to a house by smashing glass in the front door with a garden tool. All rooms searched untidily with a T.V. computer and bottles of wine being stolen. Possibly a vehicle used due to the amount of property stolen. Inc. 318 23-03-2022 Whaddon

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave your house and do not leave keys in locks close to glass, which when smashed gives access to the keys.

Car keys are very valuable items and must be kept secure and out of sight when not in use. Keyless entry car keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch which are available from your local Neighbourhood Watch Officer

Consider the use of movement sensor lights and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas at the side and rear of your property including sheds, garages and flat roofs.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Association Committee Meeting 

This is a reminder that the next meeting of the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Watch Association committee will take place next Monday 28th March 2022 starting at 6.30pm.

Due to the continuing Covid infection rate the meeting will be via Zoom. All Coordinators are entitled to attend to see how the Association runs and new members are always welcome on the committee should you wish to volunteer.

If you wish to attend this committee meeting, please reply to this message or email me at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk and I will forward the Zoom invite details, the minutes of the last meeting and the agenda.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Thefts from Vehicles 16th March

Sandford Park Place, overnight of the 5th 6th March a car on the road side was entered via unknown means and searched through. All compartments emptied with parking change being stolen. Inc. 10 09-03-2022 Leckhampton

Libertus Road, reported at 6.42am 12th March that a male on a push bike had just smashed the window of a parked car, in Libertus Court car park. Male was seen to ride away with something up his arm. Male desc. as wearing a blue coat  with a black scarf over his face, medium build. Inc. 96 12-03-22 St Marks

Gloucester Road, near to Brickfield Drive, between midnight and 7am 12th March passenger window of a car on a driveway was smashed with the car being searched through. A mobile phone, perfume, cash and a set of keys were stolen. Inc. 257 12-03-2022 St Marks

Rowanfield Road, between 9pm & 10pm 12th March vehicle on roadside attacked by smashing passenger side window. Handbag on passenger seat stolen containing £2 and still outstanding. Inc. 447 12-03-2022 St Marks

Unwin Road, overnight of the 12th 13th March a car on the road side was attacked by smashing the passenger side window. Luggage in the car searched through and a lap top stolen. Inc. 140 13-03-2022 Hatherley

Greenmead Park, Sunnyfield Lane, at 8.15pm 15th March whilst driver was collecting from an address, a wallet was stolen from the insecure van. No offender seen. Inc. 26 16-03-2022 Hatherley

St Pauls Road, between 6pm 15th & 7am 16th March a van on the roadside was attacked by smashing the passenger side window and gained access to the rear of the vehicle where a quantity of power tools were found and stolen. Inc. 86 16-03-2022 St Pauls.

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles.

Lock boxes are available for all types of vans to protect tools whilst on site or in transit, for more information please contact Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via email at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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Association Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Watch Association committee will take place on Monday 28th March 2022 starting at 6.30pm.

Due to the continuing Covid infection rate the meeting will be via Zoom. All Coordinators are entitled to attend to see how the Association runs and new members are always welcome on the committee should you wish to volunteer.

If you wish to attend this committee meeting, please reply to this message or email me at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk and I will forward the Zoom invite details, the minutes of the last meeting and the agenda.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Burglary Report 14th March

Gloucester Road near to Oldfield Crescent, between 11pm 7th & 6am 9th March entry gained to a garage by forcing the rear window and then opening the doors from inside. Stolen were two cycle with other left behind. Stolen i) Dawes Mojave in black with orange and grey highlights ii) Carrera Hybrid mountain bike in black. Inc. 52 09-03-2022 St Marks

Naunton Park Road, between 7pm & 9.25pm 9th March entry gained to a house by forcing the rear ground floor window. A basement office and two bedrooms were searched with a safe containing document and jewellery being stolen. Inc. 401 09-03-2022 Leckhampton

Arle Road, reported at 9.51pm 12th March that a burglary has just been discovered at a house where entry had been gained by smashing rear patio window. Possibly offenders were disturbed as damage had been caused to rear garden fences as they fled the scene garden hopping. Nothing reported stolen at this time. 425 12-03-2022 St Marks

Lyefield Road East, between 8.10am & 8.30pm 12th March entry gained to a house by forcing the glass panel in a side kitchen door with a screw driver or similar causing it to shatter. The door was then unlocked with keys left in the lock on the inside. Premises searched with a lap top, jewellery and cash being stolen.  Inc. 430 12-03-2022 Charlton Kings

Keynsham Street close to the junction with London Road, between 5pm & 11.10pm 12th March entry gained to a house via the front door. Bedroom searched with passports and a large amount of cash stolen. Recorded on CCTV at 8.24pm the same evening at an adjacent house on London Road, acting suspiciously in the rear garden was a male desc as being     5’ 7” 30 - 40 yrs, stocky build wearing jeans, and a Gym King puffa jacket. Inc. 457 12-03-2022 Fairview

Church Street, Charlton Kings near to Grange Walk, between 10am 11th & 5pm 13th March house entered by forcing a rear ground floor kitchen window latch. Premises searched but not known at this time what if anything was taken. Inc. 362 13-03-2022.

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave your house and do not leave keys in locks close to glass, which when smashed gives access to the keys.

Consider the use of movement sensor lights and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas at the side and rear of your property including sheds, garages and flat roofs.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Crime Update Report up to 8th March

Burglaries

Vittoria Walk, during the afternoon of 4th March, entry gained to external storeroom, possibly by keys left in lock. Room searched with a Karcher pressure washer being stolen. Inc. 27 05-03-2022 Town Centre

Montpellier Parade, between 3pm & 7.30pm 4th March entry gained to a flat via an insecure ground floor rear window. Tidy search made of premises with a purse stolen from a handbag and a lap top from the dining table. Inc. 189 05-03-2022 Towncentre

Cleevelands Avenue, between 6.30pm 28th Feb & 7pm 6th March, entry gained to a house by forcing the lock on a side kitchen door. Bedrooms searched with jewellery and cosmetics stolen. Inc. 336 06-03-2022 Prestbury

Turkdean Road, between 6pm 7th & 7am 8th March a car was stolen from the driveway of a house with keys stolen from inside the house. House had been entered via an insecure ground floor front window. Also stolen was a handbag and contents. The car is still outstanding. Inc. 39 08-03-2022 Benhall

Hatherley Road, near to Brook Court, between midnight and 5am 8th March entry gained to a house via an insecure rear window. Stolen from the house were a Paganini cycle in yellow with drop handle bars; and a coat which was found abandoned in an alleyway close by. Inc. 81 08-03-2022 Hatherley

Hatherley Road near to Harrington Drive, between 7pm 7th & 7am 8th March a rear garden shed was entered by using the keys left in the lock. Stolen from inside was a ladies Dawes cycle in red with a shopping bag on the handle bars. Shed keys were found abandoned on driveway. Inc. 88 08-03-2022 Hatherley.

Thefts from Vehicles

Hatherley Park, Bournside Road, between 6pm 4th March & 6am 5th March entry gained to a ‘coffee van’ parked and unattended in the park, by prising open the side hatch. Stolen from inside were a music speaker, card readers and cans of drink. Inc. 160 05-03-2022 Hatherley

Granville Street, between 5.45am & 6am 6th March offenders smashed driver’s side window of a taxi and searched inside with cash being stolen. Inc. 92 06-03-2022 Town Centre

Marsh Gardens, between 8pm 5th & 7am 6th March car on house drive way entered by smashing windows. Vehicle searched with cash being stolen. Inc. 96 06-03-2022 St Pauls

Princes Road, between 8pm 5th & 6am 6th March a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means with an Ipad pro being stolen. Inc. 46 07-03-2022 Tivoli

Always lock your doors and window when you leave home, retire to bed or work in the garden. Secure garden sheds and be aware of what items in the garden could be used to force entry into your house. Do not leave keys in locks.

Car keys are the easiest way to steal cars, so when not in use keys must be kept out of sight and locked away securely, well away from the front door. Keyless entry keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch, which can be obtained from your Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

Consider the use of CCTV and movement sensor security lighting to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property including flat roofs and garden sheds.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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 Information from the Parish Council re: the DigiBus Event

Book your free internet session on the DigiBus!  

As part of Charlton Kings Parish Council’s Digital Inclusion project, we are delighted to announce that the DigiBus will be in Church Piece, Charlton Kings on Thursday 10th & Friday 11th March, from 10:00 – 3:00 each day. You have the option of booking a free one-to-one internet session, or joining a small group workshop led by a tutor and local volunteers. The DigiBus is an accessible converted double-decker bus packed with digital technology for you to explore, but you are also free to bring along your own smart phone or tablet.   

The sessions will be personal to you – you can be helped to connect to the internet or set up an email address. You might want to access the things that interest you online or shown how to use your GP’s online booking system? Maybe you would like to connect with family and friends on video, manage your finances online, or simply organise a food shop delivery?  

Bookings & more details -: Drop in sessions with a tutor are available throughout the day, but appointments can also be booked in advance by calling Taff Wiltshire on 07878 250 111between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.  You can also book online at: https://yourdigibus.com/  

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 Cycle Security Marking Session

Unfortunately thefts of cycles continue to be reported in this area.

This is a reminder that the next Neighbourhood Watch security marking session will take place tomorrow Saturday 5th March from 9.30am – 1.30pm in conjunction with Up Hatherley Parish Council at Up Hatherley Village Hall, Cold Pool Lane, Up Hatherley Cheltenham Glos. GL51 6JA

Each cycle marked will also be registered on the National Cycle Database so that all recovered cycles can be returned to their owners.

The security marking and registration on the National Cycle Data Base are both FREE OF CHARGE

Good quality cycle D locks and alarm padlocks will be available to purchase on the day

This is an excellent crime prevention imitative, everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.

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 Burglary Update to 4th March

Honeysuckle Avenue, reported at 10.10pm 26th Feb that damage had been caused to a front ground floor window by breeze block. The glass was shattered but not completely broken so no entry gained. Two offenders recorded on CCTV so enqs are continuing. Inc. 451 26-02-2022 Leckhampton

The Verneys, between 22nd Feb & 5pm 28th Feb entry gained to a house by throwing a rock through a rear patio window. Thorough search of all rooms with jewellery being stolen. Inc. 293 28-02-2022 Leckhampton

Bridge Street, reported at 9.35pm 1st March that two males wearing hoods and masks had been seen to jump over neighbours a rear garden wall. Premises checked and found that entry had been gained to a house by smashing the rear patio windows by use of a stone ornament from the rear garden. Premises searched. Owners currently away so unknown at this time what if anything has been stolen. Inc. 383 01-03-2022 Swindon Village

Daylesford Close, reported at 1.40am 3rd March that an Audi motor car had been stolen from the driveway of a house in the last 10 mins. Premises checked and car keys found to be missing along with a handbag which was subsequently found in the rear garden of the house, minus the car keys. Entry had been gained through a ground floor side window. The vehicle was subsequently found abandoned in Wharfdale Square. Inc. 19 03-03-2022 Benhall

Whittington Road, between 1am & 6.30am 3rd March entry gain to house garage via insecure side door. Two cycles stolen from within – i) Carrera gents cycle in dark silver, ii) Ladies Pendleton in sage green. Inc. 60 03-03-2033 Benhall

Pilford Court, reported at 8am 3rd Mar. that at 3.40am entry had been gained to a house through a side window which was prised open by using a garden fork taken from the garden shed. Two sets of car keys being found in the house and stolen. An Audi car was also stolen from the house driveway. The vehicle was recovered later the same day in Unwin Road, Benhall.   Inc. 64 03-03-2022 Leckhampton.

Always lock your doors and window when you leave home, retire to bed or work in the garden. Secure garden sheds and be aware of what items in the garden could be used to force entry into your house.

Car keys are the easiest way to steal cars, so when not in use keys must be kept out of sight and locked away securely, well away from the front door. Keyless entry keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch, which can be obtained from your Neighbourhood Watch Officer.

Consider the use of CCTV and movement sensor security lighting to cover vulnerable areas at the rear of your property including flat roofs and garden sheds.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Thefts from Motor Vehicles up to 29th April

Stockton Close near to Bafford Approach, Charlton Kings, between 9.15pm 26th & 9am 27th April a Honda Civic parked and unattended was attacked by having the catalytic converter cut off and stolen. Inc. 189 27-04-2022

Townsend Street, reported that at 10.25pm 27th April an alarm activated on a parked and unattended van. Owner attended and found that the panel on the back door had been cut into adjacent to the lock and the metal pealed back. Entry gained but nothing reported stolen. Inc. 470 27-04-2022 St Pauls

CrossHands Inn car park, Tewkesbury Road, reported at 11pm 27th April that 2 males had been disturbed breaking into a van in the car park. Males fed the scene towards the Gallagher retail park. A total of three vehicles had been forcibly entered, one van had the side ‘cut open’. Offenders believed to have used a grey Audi A3 dark in colour. List of property stolen not available at his time. Inc. 474 27-04-2022 Hesters Way

Stanwick Drive behind Medoc Close, at 10.15pm 27th April two young males were seen to use an instrument to cut open the door of a van. Stolen from inside was a Makita electric drill. Inc 41 28-04-2022 Swindon Village

Mandarin Way, between 5.45pm 27th & 7a.m. 28th April a van parked on a drive was attacked by cutting open the panel on the side door to reveal the locking mechanism. Entry gained with a large quantity of power tools etc. being stolen. Inc. 42 28-04-2022 Swindon Village

Yew Tree Close, overnight of the 27th 28th April a van parked on the roadside was attacked causing damage to the side door. No entry gained and nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 197 28-04-22 Swindon Village

Secure lock boxes are available for all types of vans to protect tools when in transit or on site. For more information please contact myself, Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Burglary Reported

Monkscroft near to Pitman Road, reported at 2pm 27th April that sometime during the morning whilst the owners were working in the garden of a house, offenders had entered the kitchen via a window. The house was searched with jewellery being stolen from the bedroom together with a handbag containing cash, bank cards and two sets of keys. No offenders seen. Inc. 205 27-04-2022 St Marks.

Always lock your house when you leave it, particularly when you retire to bed or even when working in the garden. Consider the use of CCTV to cover vulnerable areas including the rear of your property, flat roofs and sheds etc.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Thefts from Vehicles – 27th April

Mill Street, Prestbury near to the Church, reported that on 22nd April both number plates were stolen from a white VW Golf whilst it was parked and unattended. Inc. 140 23-04-2022

Fairfield Road, overnight of the 22nd 23rd April, a van was entered via unknown means with no damage being caused. Stolen from inside was a Makita block saw, sunglasses and headphones. Inc. 148 23-04-2022 Leckhampton.

Linwell Close, overnight of the 25th 26th April a van was attacked by forcing the driver’s door handle and lock gaining entry. Van searched with a quantity of both power and hand tools stolen. Inc. 48 26-04-2022 Swindon Village

Albemarle Gate, between 1am & 3am 26th April a van on the road side was entered via unknown means and searched. Stolen from within were a number of power tools and battery packs for power tools together with a quantity of hand tools. Inc. 74 26-04-2022 Prestbury

Old Bath Road, near to Kenneth Close, at approx. 1am 26th April a Toyota Auris parked and unattended on the roadside was attacked by having its catalytic converter being cut off and stolen. Inc. 140 26-04-2022 Leckhampton

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles particularly cash and bank cards which can be used with no further security checks.

Secure lock boxes are available for all types of vans to protect tools when in transit or on site. For more information please contact myself, Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Cheltenham NHW Association B.G.M. – 16th May

The following is an invite to the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Watch Association Bi-annual General Meeting to be held on Monday 16th May from Tony Pierce the current Chairman.

 Dear All

We are delighted to be holding our Bi-annual General meeting at The Pavilion in Hatherley Lane on Monday evening 16th May starting at 6.30pm. (Doors will be open from 6pm)  

Meeting in person is so much better than on line and I hope you will join us. I will do a short presentation on what the Cheltenham NHWA association does and how we can help each other in our neighbourhood activities for the good of our communities.

We are pleased to have two guest speakers this year. The Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson who will speak on his objectives for the Police Force in Gloucestershire and Superintend Mark Chicken who will address the meeting on the new Police function of Citizens in Policing with particular focus on Neighbourhood policing. They will both take questions from the floor.

The committee and I would like to hear from you, should you have any questions or ideas that you would like to put forward. We would also be keen to hear of any examples of Neighbourhood Watch activities carried out in your street that has help the residence in your area.

During the meeting there will be a short time where we elect officers to the committee for the next two years. Some officers will be standing for re-election and also there are places for new members. I would be delighted if any of you would like to join the committee and share your ideas with us.   We meet on the 3rd Monday every other month and you can take up an active post or be a member who listens and shares ideas.

Those standing for re-election are Mr Tony Pierce in the position of Chairman and Mr Colin Ballard for Secretary.

The following positions are open to all current coordinators :-

I)             Social Media Officer(s)

II)            I.T./Web Site management Officer

III)           Newsletter Editor Officer(s)

IV)          Committee members – General

Attached to this message is a proposal form for any of the above positions, for any further information please contact Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via email at simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the meeting on the 16th May.

Kind regards

Tony Pierce

Cheltenham Neighbourhood Watch Association Chairman.

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S. K. BAILEY

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ATM – Cash Machine Distractions

 In the last few days in both Gloucester and Cheltenham Police have received reports of offenders attempting to distract people withdrawing money from ATM Cash Machines.

This could be an attempt to see the PIN number that is used and then to steal the card by distracting the person using the machine when the card is returned.

On several occasions offender advised the user that the machine was causing problems and a specific key had to be held down whilst putting in the PIN number, it was subsequently established that money had been withdrawn on the account and not by the user.

Always be aware of who is around you when withdrawing cash from a machine. Make sure that no one else can see you when you are putting in your PIN number by standing too close behind you or off to one side.

Do not let anyone standing nearby influence you on how you use the machine, or try to speak to you and distract you when using the machine. Do not forget to take the cash as well as your card as both will be returned into the machine if left too long.

If you believe that someone else has managed to obtain your PIN number or the machine does not return your card, inform your bank immediately and have your card cancelled.

If you suspect that something has been added to the cash machine please contact the Police on 101 and report the problem.

Please pass this warning onto your members.

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Crime Update 22nd April

Burglary

St Peters Square, between 6am & 5pm 20th April entry gained to house by forcing a bath room window. Premises searched and completely trashed with substantial damage being caused. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 344 20-04-2022 St Marks.

London Road , near to Corpus Street,  between 9am &4pm 21st April entry gained to a house by forcing the lower panel of the back door. All rooms searched with items of silver jewellery taken. Alarm ripped from wall. Keys found to garage which was entered with further items of jewellery stolen. Inc. 256 21-04-2022 Leckhampton

Theft from Vehicle

Newton Road near to Ellison Road, recorded on CCTV at 6.15am 21st April of an offender entering an insecure car and searching inside. Parking change stolen. Inc. 97 21-04-2022 Hesters Way

Always lock your house and vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that they are actually secured.

Consider the use of movement sensor security lighting and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas including flat roofs, sheds and where vehicles are parked.

Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles, most of us leave change for parking meters etc. so do not make it easy for the thief by leaving the vehicle insecure. Please remember that bank cards in wallets and purses left in vehicles can be used with no further security checks for transactions up to £100.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Thefts from Vehicles up to 19th April

Town Area – sometime during the afternoon of 14th April a jacket and wallet were stolen from a car whilst driver was delivering packages around the town. Bank cards from the wallet have been used in shops and supermarkets around town centre. Inc. 43 15-04-2022

Gratton Road, overnight of the 14th 15th April an insecure car on the road side was entered and searched. Stolen from the boot area was a jet washer, sunglasses and a pouch containing change. Inc. 160 15-04-2022 Tivoli

Barnett Close, at approx. 10pm 16th April two vehicles parked on a house driveway were attacked by smashing the driver’s windows. Vehicles searched with a large amount of cash being stolen from one vehicle. Inc. 457 16-04-2022 Hestersway

Sandford Road, between 7am & 7pm 17th April, both number plates were stolen from a white Toyota Rav 4 whilst parked and unattended. Inc. 400 17-04-2022 Tivoli

Burton Street, overnight of the 17th 18th April a van was entered via unknown means and searched. Stolen were a large quantity of power tools including drills and saws. No damage caused to the vehicle. Inc. 70 18-04-2022 Town Centre.

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure that it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles particularly cash and bank cards which can be used with no further security checks.

Secure lock boxes are available for all types of vans to protect tools when in transit or on site. For more information please contact myself  Simon Bailey on 01452 754630 or via simon.bailey@gloucestershire.police.uk

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Crime Update to 12th April

Theft from vehicle

Brooklyn Road, overnight of the 11th 12th April a car on a house driveway was entered via unknown means and searched through. Items were taken from the boot area, glove box and side pockets including tyre compressor, phone charger, sunglasses and cash. Inc. 65 12-04-2022 St Marks

The following fires have been reported as arson:-

·         Cold Pool Lane, Badgeworth, a hedge and scrub set alight. Inc 257 11-04-2022 Hatherley

·         Denman Road, rubbish set on fire. Inc. 294 11-04-2022 St Pauls

·         Slad Way, group of 10 youths seen to pour a liquid over a wooden pallet in a shopping trolley and set fire to it. Inc 421 11-04-2022 Prestbury

If you see anyone acting suspiciously lighting a fire please report the incident via the 999 system.

Suspicious Person

Arle Road play area close to Princes Elizabeth Way, reported that at 3.30pm 11th April two children were playing on the play equipment when a male appeared and led on the grass watching the children. The male scared the children who ran home and the male left the park as well. The male is desc as being white, 6ft 1” tall, wearing at least two hoodies and a padded coat. He had a spotty face, brown hair, goaty moustache.

If you know or see this person please contact the Police on 101 and quote Inc. 365 11-04-2022 St Marks.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Crime Update to 11th April

Vehicle Crime

 The Park near to Tudor Park Road, overnight of the 7th 8th April a Swan Neck detachable tow bar was stolen from a parked and unattended Land Rover. Inc. 143 08-04-2022 Tivoli

Marsh Gardens, between 9.30pm 8th & 7am 9th April a taxi parked and unattended on a driveway was attacked by smashing the driver’s window. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc.93 09-04-2022 St Pauls

Kingsmead Avenue, overnight of the 8th 9th April a parked and unattended vehicle was attacked by smashing the passenger side window. Seen hanging around the vehicle during the night was a male, in his 20’s wearing a black puffer jacket and jogging bottoms and was riding a black and silver electric scooter with red brake cables. Inc. 163 09-02-2022 Hesters Way

Alstone Lane near to Wharfedale Square, reported at 11.20pm 8th April that a male in dark clothing had just smashed a window on a parked and unattended car. Attempt to open door before male fled the scene on an electric scooter. Last seen heading towards Gloucester Road. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 473 08-04-2022 St Marks

St Peters Close, reported that at 2.45pm 8th April that 4 youths had been found sitting in a car and when challenged by the owner they became aggressive and then ran from the scene. Damage had been caused to the interior of the car. Inc. 232 08-04-2022 St Marks

The following incidents of fires being set have been reported:-

Oakley Farm, Priors Road – reported at 7.45pm 10th April that a small area of vegetation had been set alight. Inc. 377 10-04-02022 Prestbury

Prestbury playing fields – reported at 5.35pm 10th April that a bag of rubbish had been set on fire. Inc. 335 10-04-2022 Prestbury

St Margarets Terrace, St Margarets Road, overnight of the 8th 9th April a motor bike and a push bike were set on fire and destroyed. No offenders seen. Inc. 252 09-04-2022 Town Centre

Caernarvon Road, reported at 7.20pm that a group of 3 young males – 12 - 16yrs were seen behind the trees lighting fires, burning the grass etc. Males ran off towards the Spar Shop when spotted. Minor damage to grass/vegetation. Inc. 392 08-04-2022 Up Hatherley.

Anyone seen lighting fires in suspicious circumstances must be reported immediately via the 999 system.

Park your vehicle where it can easily be seen and consider the use of movement sensor lighting and CCTV to cover the area

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Crime Update 7th April

Burglary

Croft Street, reported at 5pm 6th April that since 3rd April a house had been entered by smashing the glass in the back door, reaching in and unlocking an adjacent window with a key left in the lock. Opening window and climbing in. Premises searched with jewellery being stolen. Access to rear garden via an unlocked side gate.  Inc. 281 06-04-2022 Leckhampton

St Peters Square, overnight of the 6th 7th April two insecure rear garden sheds were entered with various items stolen from inside including a pressure washer which was found abandoned further down the road, fishing rods and kit, power and hand tools. A bike taken from another house in the road was left abandoned at the attacked premises. Inc. 92 07-04-2022 St Marks

Thefts from Vehicles

The following thefts from vehicles have been reported:-

·         Ashford Road, reported at 8.35am 4th April that sunglasses had been stolen from the insecure vehicle overnight. Inc. 62 04-04-22 Tivoli

·         Arle Road near to Arle Gardens, overnight 4th 5th April, van entered by smashing driver’s side quarter light. Power tools stolen. Inc. 44 05-04-2022 St Marks

·         Devon Avenue near to Alstone Lane, overnight 4th 5th April, van entered by smashing driver’s side window, cab entered and searched with cash stolen. Inc. 59 05-04-     2022 St Marks

·         Bitten Place, overnight 4th 5th April van entered by smashing nearside passenger quarter light. Cab searched through including glove box with cash being stolen. Inc.      168 05-04-2022 St Marks

·         Margrett Road close to Folly Lane, recorded on CCTV that at 3am 5th April, a male on a push bike looked inside a van with a torch, then broke the window. Offender       cycled off with no entry gained, damage only caused. Inc. 173 05-04-2022  St Pauls

Prevent access to the rear of your property wherever possible by securing side gates etc, consider the use of movement sensor security lighting and CCTV to cover the rear of your property including garden sheds, patios doors and windows and flat roofs.

Do not leave keys in door and window locks which when smashed allows access to the keys to gain entry.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Older Drivers Forum - 9th April 2022

Are you an older driver finding our fast moving, high volume, traffic a bit of a challenge now that the days are lighter and you may be out in your cars longer? Would you like advice on how to keep driving safely for longer? Have you queries about the changes in the Highway Code?

Are you a family member or friend concerned about an older driver and would like to help them retire from Driving? If so the Older Drivers Forum provides a popular free ZOOM webinar that could be helpful.

The next "Driving Safely for Longer "  event is to take place on Saturday 9th April at 10am to join please email the Forum at <odfglos@gmail.com> for a link to the webinar. 

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Crime Update 1st April

Burglaries

Leckhampton Road, near to Ewlyn Road, between 9am 20th Mar & 7pm 27th Mar entry gained to house garage via insecure rear door. Stolen from just inside was a Trek Hybrid cycle in blue. Other items left untouched. Inc. 133 28-03-2022 Leckhampton

Laurel Drive, Prestbury reported that at approx. 1pm 28th March a male was seen to get out of an upstairs window, climb over the garden wall, get on a cycle and ride off towards Prestbury Road. Male desc as being 20 -30yrs, black shoulder length hair, carrying what looked like a white bag. Owner checked premises and found that jewellery and war medals had been stolen from the bedroom. A pillow case had been stolen presumably to carry the stolen items. House owner was working in the front garden at the time of the offence. Inc. 186 28-03-2022

Thefts from Vehicles

St Peters Close, recorded on CCTV at 6am on 29th Mar. of two males smashing the passenger side window of a car on the roadside. Vehicle was searched through but nothing’s been reported stolen at this time. Inc. 61 29-03-2022 St Marks

Always lock all doors and windows when you leave your house, when you retire to bed or work in the garden away from the house and do not leave keys in locks close to glass, which when smashed gives access to the keys.

Car keys are very valuable items and must be kept secure and out of sight when not in use. Keyless entry car keys must be kept in a metal box or signal blocker pouch which are available from your local Neighbourhood Watch Officer. Do not forget about the spare keys.

Consider the use of movement sensor lights and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas at the side and rear of your property including sheds, garages and flat roofs.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Retirement 

This is a message from Simon Bailey

As some of you may be aware, last Christmas I became an Official O. A. P. and as a result I have made the decision to retire from Neighbourhood Watch and the Police after some 50 years, and pass the role onto my replacement.

I would like to Thank You all for all your support of and for Neighbourhood Watch and for all the help and assistance you have given me over the last 5 years,

With the support from PCC Mr Chris Nelson and the Police, I leave Neighbourhood Watch in Cheltenham in a great position to go forward in the future and I hope that you will give the same support to my replacement as you have given me.

In the meantime, before my replacement is in situ, Bob Lloyd will take on any enquiries you may have and he can be contacted on 01452 752086 or via email at bob.lloyd@gloucestershire.police.uk

My last day is on Friday 20th May 2022.

Thank You for all your support and best wishes for the future.

 Simon Bailey

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Crime Update to 18th May.

Burglary

Lower Hewletts Farm Harp Hill, between 2pm & 3.30pm 16th May an insecure front porch was entered with a pair of fake Nike trainers and a pair of Le Chameau wellington boots being stolen from a boot rack. Inc. 394 16-05-2022 Charlton Kings

Vehicle Crime

St James Street car park, between 10.40am & 1pm 16th May a Lexus RX400H in black in the public car park on the town side was attacked by having its catalytic converter cut off and stolen. Inc. 291 16-05-2022 Town Centre

Cheltenham Race Course car park, park and ride area, between 7am & 2.45pm 16th May a Toyota Auris in black was attacked by having its catalytic converter cut off and stolen. Inc. 502 16-05-2022 Prestbury

Always lock your house and vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure they are actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. It is amazing the amount of personal data that is to be found on mobile phones and lap tops etc. which can be used for identity theft.

The attached document gives further advice on preventing catalytic converter thefts.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

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Crime Update to 16th May

Burglary

Gloucester Road near to Scholars Court, between 11pm 15th & 7.30am 16th May an insecure rear conservatory of a house was entered and a Carrera electric scooter in black was stolen. Inc. 49 16-05-2022 St Marks

Vehicle Crime

Vittoria Walk, at 00.45am 14th May a car alarm activated when offender smashed driver’s window. A wallet containing bank cards, cash, driving licence stolen. Bank cards from wallet used around the town the same morning. Inc. 20 14-05-2022 Town centre.

The Park, near to Fullwood Lodge, overnight of the 12th 13th May a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means. The vehicle was searched but nothing has been reported stolen at this time. Inc. 281 14-05-2022 Tivoli

Brooklyn Gardens recorded on CCTV at 00.30am 13th May of a male walking up a driveway and entering an insecure car. Parking change stolen from inside the vehicle. Inc. 346 14-05-2022 St Marks

Lansdown Industrial Estate, outside unit 1, between 2pm 13th May & 10am 15th May a car was entered via unknown means with the interior screens and instrument stalks being smashed. Inc. 165 15-05-2022 St Marks

The Park near to Tivoli Road,  overnight of the 14th 15th May a car on the driveway was entered via unknown means. The boot and glove box searched. Dashboard and fuse box damaged. Nothing has been reported stolen.Inc. 180 15-02-2022 Tivoli

Hatherley Street, between 2.45pm 14th May and 2.25pm 15th May a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means with all pockets searched. Stolen were an Ipod, Ipad and a black coat. Inc. 239 15-05-2022  Tivoli

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. It is amazing the amount of personal data that is to be found on mobile phones and lap tops etc. which can be used for identity theft. Bank cards can also be used with no further security checks for up to £100 per transaction.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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 Vehicle Crime Up To 13th May

Prestbury Road, near to Welland Lodge Road, overnight of the 11th 12th May a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means and searched. Stolen from the boot area was a yellow ‘Gola’ sports bag and a hand bag from the front passenger foot well. The bag contained bank cards which were used in the town in the early morning. Inc. 57 12-05-2022 Whaddon

St Annes Road, between 12mn & 9.15am 12th May a car on the roadside was entered via unknown means. Stolen from the boot was a bag containing resistance bands, a Leki walking pole and a peaked cap. Inc. 425 12-05-2022 Town Centre

Riverview Way, between 11.45pm 12th & 00.15am 13th May owner was sitting in his vehicle when a male on a push bike approached and tried to get into the vehicle. Male was surprised by the owner in the vehicle and fled the scene on his bike. Male desc. as being 5’ 10”, dressed in black with a black hoody. Inc. 5 13-05-2022 Hestersway

Pittville Crescent, overnight of the 12th 13th May a van was attacked on the roadside by removing a padlock from the side door of the vehicle. Stolen from inside the van were a hedge trimmer x 2 and a strimmer. Inc. 71 13-05-2022 Whaddon/Pittville

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. It is amazing the amount of personal data that is to be found on mobile phones and lap tops etc. which can be used for identity theft. Bank cards can also be used with no further security checks for up to £100 per transaction.

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Crime Update for 10th May

Burglary – Shed Break

Fairhaven Street, between 11pm 9th May & 6am 10th May door of rear garden shed attacked with screwdriver and entry gained. Stolen from inside were two Trek Road bikes one in grey one in silver. Inc. 45 10-05-2022 Leckhampton

Vehicle Crime

St Pauls Street, South, between 3am & 1pm 7th May, a car on the roadside was attacked by smashing the driver’s window with an unknown object. Pockets in the vehicle were searched but nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc., 248 07-05-2022 St Pauls

Elm Street, overnight of the 7th 8th May a car on the roadside was attacked with a rock. The windscreen was cracked and the front passenger window was smashed. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 151 08-05-2022 St Pauls

Colletts Drive, between 5.45pm & 6pm 7th May a car in Tesco’s car park was entered via unknown means with a Samsung A21 mobile phone left on view was stolen. Inc. 457 07-05-2022 St Marks

Winchester Way, reported that at 11.15pm 8th May a grey Audi A3 pulled onto a house driveway. Two males came from the Audi and gained entry to a flatbed truck on the driveway via unknown means. A selection of power tools were stolen from the truck. The males were then challenged by the owner and one male threatened the owner with a crow bar. No injury sustained. Both males have left the area in the A3. Inc. 487 08-05-2022 Hatherley.

Lambert Drive, Shurdington, between 11.50pm 8th May & 00.05a.m. 9th May offenders attacked a van on a driveway by cutting a hole in the rear door to access the locking mechanism. Entry gained and a quantity of tools stolen from the vehicle. Inc. 83  09-05-2022

Pittville Circus overnight of the 9th 10th May a car in a private car was attacked by smashing the driver’s door window with a rock. Nothing reported stolen at this time. Inc. 91 10-05-2022 Pitville

St Stephens Road, overnight of the 9th 10th May a car on a driveway entered via unknown means and searched through all compartments. Locking wheels nuts, car manual and a St Christopher’s necklace stolen. Inc. 65 10-05-2022 Tivoli

Gallagher Retail Park car park, between 2.15pm & 3.15pm 9th May a parked and unattended Lexus hybrid car was attacked by cutting off and stealing the catalytic converter. Inc. 292 09-10-2022 Swindon Village

Wyman’s Lane, Swindon Village, at 2.30pm 9th May a BMW car was attacked by two males from a black Vauxhall Astra who jacked the vehicle up and cut off the catalytic converter. Inc. 274 09-05 2022 Swindon Village

Consider the use of movement sensor security lighting and CCTV to cover vulnerable areas of your property such as flat roofs, patio windows and rear garden sheds.

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. It is amazing the amount of personal data that is to be found on mobile phones and lap tops etc. which can be used for identity theft.

See attached documents for advice re: preventing the theft of catalytic converters

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Older Drivers Forum – 14th May

Are you an older driver finding our fast moving, high volume, traffic a bit of a challenge now that the days are lighter and you may be out in your cars longer? Would you like advice on how to keep driving safely for longer? Have you queries about the changes in the Highway Code?

Are you a family member or friend concerned about an older driver and would like to help them retire from Driving? If so the Older Drivers Forum provides a popular free ZOOM webinar that could be helpful.

For the next "Driving Safely for Longer "  event please email the Forum at <odfglos@gmail.com> for a link to the webinar on Sat 14th May   at 10:00

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Crime Update to 7th May

Burglary

Moors Avenue, between 11pm 3rd May & 10.30am 4th May, padlock on garden shed door broken off and entry gained. Stolen from inside were 3 push bikes and a suit case. One of the bikes was recovered further down the road. Inc. 139 04-05-2022 St Marks.

Vehicle Crime

Montpellier Terrace, overnight of the 5th 6th May a car in a parking bay was entered via unknown means possibly insecure and searched. Parking change in a purse was stolen. Inc. 225 06-05-2022 Town Centre

Priors Road, Sainsbury’s car park, between 8.15am & 12.30pm 6th May a parked and unattended insecure car was entered with an Amazon computer tablet being stolen. Inc. 43 07-05-2022 Whaddon

Devonshire Street, between 3pm 6th May & 4.30am 7th May a car parked on the roadside was attacked by smashing the passenger window. Vehicle entered and searched with parking change being stolen. Inc. 87 07-05-2022 Town Centre

Burton Street, reported at 4.30am 7th May that a male was seen to enter a parked and insecure car and look around. Male was challenged by the owner and left the area. Parking change stolen. Male desc. as being :-  white male, wiry build, tall wearing dark clothing. Inc. 88 07-05-2022 Town Centre

Suffolk Square, between 10pm 6th May & 8am 7th May two insecure cars entered and searched. Stolen from one was a lap top glasses and parking change, from the other were a pair of trainers, and swimming kit. Inc. 128 07-05-2022 Town Centre

Always lock your vehicle when you leave it and take that extra second to make sure it is actually secured. Do not leave valuable property in unattended vehicles. It is amazing the amount of personal data that is to be found on mobile phones and lap tops etc. which can be used for identity theft

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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Crime Update to 4th May

Portland Square, between 10.30pm 30th April & 6am 1st May, offenders have entered a car via unknown means and stolen a mechanics Dewalt tool chest and a pair of blue Air Max Nike trainers Inc. 287 01-05-2022 Fairview

Montpellier Street, reported at 4.20pm 1st May that in the last 10 mins two bikes and an electric scooter were stolen from a rack on the back of a Silver Nissan X Trail car. The bikes were mountain bikes. Offenders desc: as being white, male, mid 20’s, wearing jogging bottoms and hoodies with brown hair. Last seen heading towards Montpellier Gardens on the stolen bikes. Inc. 304 01-05-2022 Town Centre.

St James Walk, Honeybourne Way, reported at 8.30am 4th May that since the 30th April a Mizani Swift 300 road bike in red was stolen from a basement parking garage which had been secured in a designated parking space. Inc. 64 04-05-2022 St Marks

Fairview Close, reported at 9pm 3rd May that owner had lost her vehicle keys whilst out in a local park earlier in the afternoon. The vehicle had just been seen being driven away from outside the home address and stolen, presumably with the lost keys. The vehicle, a blue Peugeot 307 is still outstanding. Inc. 432 03-05-2022 Fairview.

St Peters Close, reported at 8.36pm 3rd May that bushes at the rear of the park had been set on fire by unknown persons. Fire service had to attended to extinguish this arson. Inc. 425 03-05-2022 St Marks

Pilley Lane, reported at 9.05pm 2nd May of a suspicious male peering into a house for the last 10 mins. Officers attended the scene and found a male hiding between a vehicle and a fence on a driveway in Old Bath Road. Male arrested. A good result from a call made at the time. Inc. 474 02-05-2022 Leckhampton

If you have any information on the above incidents or the property stolen please contact the Police on 101 or use the following link:-

Something you've seen or heard | Gloucestershire Constabulary using the above incident number.

Any and all information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Face Book Group for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheltenhamNHWCoordinators/

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The District

The Autumn 2020 issue of the Cheltenham NHW newsletter The District.

The Committee has decided not to publish further editions of The District whilst Covid restrictions limit delivery and contact with paper copies.

NHW Security Items

Crime prevention items for purchase can be obtained from either Simon Bailey or Bob Lloyd

PCSO Assignments February 2019

The assignments of PCSOs to Cheltenham neighbourhoods as at February 2019 are tabulated here