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WCRA warn residents to be on the lookout for car vandalism

the WCRA Editor — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:50:09 +0000

A spate of car vandalism has been reported in the area and residents are warned to be on the lookout for any miscreants.

Local residents have been reported around 5 incidents in the last week or so. In one incident foul language was scratched into the vehicle body work which will require costly repair.

Residents are urged to be vigilant and report any incidents to the local community police office or to Councillor Derek McCrum.

Contact Details

Police – 0845 125 2222
Councillor McCrum – 01483 722735

Car Stolen from Rosebank Cottages

the WCRA Editor — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:52:38 +0000

Message from Maurice:

On August 25th about 22:30 hrs my wife Margaret heard a noise, looked out of the window and said “Where have you parked the car?”. I had parked in front of our cottage about four feet from our lounge window. Looked out and the Fourtrak was about 30 ft down the road. I would seem that it had been broken in to and was about to be “Hot wired” when one of our neighbours had disturbed the thieves while walking his dog. The usual phone calls to police etc ( they were very good both on the phone and when the two policemen arived..) A window had been smashed and the dashboard damaged.
We were due to go on holiday on the 29th so I booked the vehicle in to my usual garage and also decided to have a new clutch installed.
Saturday 11th of September and back home. Received phone call to say I could collect the Fourtrak. Everything fine. Just after midnight on Sunday 12th we heard the sound of an engine starting, looked out in time to see the Fourtrak being driven away.
Police think its a local job and they went for my old vehicle because it was ideal for towing…..( I bought it to tow my caravan.) Two warnings…. Take care where you leave your vehicle overnight and if you have a caravan or something that needs to be towed make sure its safe. Police think it was stolen for a specific reason Police are convinced the villains have been watching and waiting for me to get the Fourtrak back. They would have known it needed to go to a garage for repair after the first break in so it was only a matter of time
I wonder if anyone has seen any strangers loitering in the area over the last two or three weeks?

Please email M&M36 AT talktalk.net if you can help.

Graffiti in Willow Bank / Westfield Way

the WCRA Editor — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:15:42 +0000

If anybody has any information about the vandalism (graffiti) that has occurred on Willow Bank and Westfield Way please could they contact the local police using crime reference number WK/209/7518

Police Panel – 22nd July 2009

the WCRA Editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:08:33 +0000

Update on Local Policing Matters around Westfield Common

Westfield Common Prioritised

Westfield Common Play Area
A known drug users was arrested in the play area and was found in possession of class A drugs.
A search for drug paraphernalia was carried out and all such materials removed from the area.
A subsequent arrest was made in Balfour Avenue in connection with this.

Fishing in the Nature Pond
The Community Police team have no powers to enforce prevention of fishing but have agreed to tackle under age drinking, trespass on Willow Bank property and verify that fishing licenses are in possession. The local fishing shop has agreed to encourage fishing elsewhere and remind shoppers of the requirement to have a fishing rod license.

Antisocial Behavior
At WCRA request the local community police team have agreed to prioritise Westfield Common July – Sep 2009. You should see an increased presence and activities by the community team to address anti-social behavior, crime and other matters.

This will also involve looking into the activities around the local parade of shops – a focus of concern.

Flytipping
All incidents should be reported to WBC environment officers and they will direct Serco to remove offending materials.
Any evidence regarding miscreants should be reported to the local community police team.

Arson
Have agreed to report back on the recent setting fire of the tyre swing in the Woodland.

Remember to report ALL matters to the local community police team.

Flytipping / Anti-social Behavior

the WCRA Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:25:49 +0000

I am hearing reports of increased anti-social behavior and fly tipping in Westfield Common including fires being started in the woods, drinking / smoking dens proliferating and fly tipping.

Indeed today I witnessed the sad scene of a bed dumped into Moor Lane Pond (see picture below) which has been reported to WBC.

If you are concerned about anti-social behavior or environmental crimes then please report them. The key contacts are below:

Old Woking, Kingfield and Westfield

Council Neighbourhood Officer – Yvette Lanham (yvette.lanham@woking.gov.uk, Tel: 01483 743475)
PC Paul May (w_safer_woking_cen@surrey.pnn.police.uk, Tel: 0845 125 2222 ext: 30055)

Mayford and Sutton Green

Council Neighbourhood Officer – Tony Tweedie (tony.tweedie@woking.gov.uk, Tel: 01483 743806)
PC Clare Leggat (w_safer_woking_cen@surrey.pnn.police.uk, Tel: 0845 125 2222 ext: 30055)