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The Link Magazine • August 1998
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Distraction burglaries still a problem Oh no - not more football
The Criminal Intellegence Unit at Westlea Police Station is still Inspector Paul Longden from Westlea Police Station calls for neigh-
trying to catch a team of criminals who are targetting elderly people bourly tolerance and understanding all round.
on their own.
Summer is a wonderful time for times
It is believed that three white children. Away from the pres- • your child never plays in the
men park in a street and one of sures and routine of school life, road (most road traffic accidents
them will knock on doors and try they have plenty of time to play. involving child pedestrians occur
to gain access as a bogus water or Unfortunately, when children are very close to home)
electricity board official. There out of their parents sight, this time • your child understands the need
have been 12 such incidents where can also result in a headache for to respect other residents and not
an elderly person has let some- neighbours. to upset their quality of life when
body into their home who has pro- All too often the Police Control playing in communal areas
ceeded to steal cash whilst asking Room becomes almost jammed Finally, if you have suffered the
the householder to check some- with calls from frustrated residents upset and annoyance of children
thing in another room. complaining about children play- playing outside your house, try to
The police are appealing to the ing in the street. understand their need to play and
elderly not to let in anybody with- In turn police officers become 'let off steam.'
out first checking an identity card. frustrated as the dozens of calls You can call the police, but some-
prevent them from dealing with times neighbourly spirit and some
Car stereo system thefts the more serious matters. advice about the dangers of play-
A man from Blunsdon was charged We want to ensure that Swin- ing in the road may resolve the
in July with receiving stolen car don is a safe and enjoyable place problem.
radios to the value of £3,000. for all residents to live. Therefore Best of all, by speaking politely
If you have had a sound system if you are a parent, please try to and reasonably you may make new
stolen - in June eight vehicles in Sgt. Helen Goundrey, head of the pro-
ensure that: friends with the youngsters in your
Haydon Wick were broken into - active wing of the Criminal • you know where your child is neighbourhood. After all you were
contact Westlea police station on Intellegence Unit, with recovered car and what he/she is doing at all young once.
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