This section is devoted to advice and observations of criminal activity in the locality. Our local
Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) are Julie West and Dennis Dowle and they are available to
help us keep our community safe and secure. Immediately below are the latest updates from them
and then further down are links to good crime prevention advice.
Dear web site visitors,
Operation Crackdown
Read about the new initiative to deal with Bad Driving by following the link
Bad Driving.
Falmer
On the 5th May two incidents were reported in Falmer.
At 08:12 a vehicle was noted as having its number plate missing.
Another vehicle was reported as having been broken into between 15:30 on the 4 May and 11:13 on the 5 May.
A stereo and sunglasses were stolen.
Please be aware that vehicles are being targeted in this area – the majority of parking in Falmer North is
not overlooked by residential properties so would-be offenders can not easily be spotted.
If you have any information regarding these two incidents please contact our switchboard on 0845 60 70 999.
Firle
On the 27th March it was reported to us that a pressure washer had been stolen from a business premises between
28th February and the date above. If you have any information about this crime please contact the switchboard
on 0845 60 70 999.
Iford
On the 11th March it was reported to us that a lap top was stolen from an unsecured motor vehicle parked
up by a unit near Iford Farm. This occurred on the 6th March at approx 18:00 hours. If you have any
information regarding this crime please contact the switchboard on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial number
588 11/03/08. Any information will be gratefully received.
Kingston
It has been fairly quiet around the Kingston area of late with no offences being committed (long may it continue).
PCSO Dennis Dowle continues to monitor the Bus stop on the A27, moving on vehicles when necessary, so they park in
the lay by instead of blocking access for the buses. We have also put up temporary ‘Police No Parking’ signs,
until more permanent signage can be arranged.
Plumpton Green
Please be aware that a cold caller was been reported in the area of Plumpton Green on 29th April, and may possible
visit other areas. The male is described as a white male, stocky build, bald/shaved head, clean shaven, approx
40’s with a tan. This male wanted to buy items from residents, but in two cases went away empty handed as the
residents refused to sell him any items or allow him into their homes.
Please read the scenario and advice below in the
Cold Callers section to minimise
the risk of you being targeted by a bogus caller.
Rodmell
It was reported on the 1st May that a horse box/trailer was stolen from the Little Dicklands area of Rodmell
between 0700 and 1945. The trailer is a green/white Ifor-Williams Hunter Horse box. It is believed the
offender/s came through a field and cut a hole in a metal fence to gain access to where the trailer was.
If you have any
information regarding this crime please contact the switchboard on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial number
588 11/03/08.
St. Ann Without
Around 05:30 on the 4th May a business premises was broken into. Money was stolen from various boxes and
from a fruit machine. The informant saw a male with short brown hair, approx 16 to 17 years, run from the
scene. He was wearing black clothing and a top which looked like a sports jacket with stripes on the sleeves.
If you have any
information regarding this crime please contact the switchboard on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial number
588 11/03/08.
Southease
On Friday 4th April at 2pm two males were witnessed stealing Red Diesel from a yard. The males made off along
the C7 and were caught up by Police Officers and subsequently two male suspects were identified and arrested for
the theft of fuel.
Swanborough
It was reported on the morning of the 9th May that a secure shed in Swanborough was broken into a lawn mower was
stolen overnight. Unfortunately nothing was seen or heard and there are no suspects identified for this crime.
If you saw or heard anything suspicious please contact the Sussex Police Switchboard on 0845 60 70 999 and quote
serial number 529 09/05/08.
It was reported on 29th March that between the 28th March and the 29th household items and fixtures had been
stolen from a property that is undergoing building works. If you have any information about this crime please
ring the switchboard (0845 60 70 999) and quote serial number 758 of the 29/03/08.
We have recently had a report of a prowler in the village who shone a light through a window in the early hours of the
morning. No crime was committed on this occasion but we would like all villagers to be advised so they can be aware.
N.B. – If you see a crime in progress, do not approach offenders, instead contact us immediately on 999
with any information you may have witnessed – e.g. any descriptions of the people, how many, did they get
into a vehicle, which direction did they go?
If anyone has information about a crime that has already been committed please ring the switchboard on
0845 60 70 999. If a crime is in progress ring
999.
Regards PCSO Julie West and PCSO Dennis Dowle.
Automatic Updates
Do you own a computer? As well as popping in to visit this website you could receive updates automatically from me every time I
update my own web site if you would like. I can arrange it all for you! Just ring me on 0845 60 70 999
ext 63326 or 0845 60 70 999 ext 21926 and give me your e-mail address and I will do the rest for you. The
updates will give you information about crimes in the area, crime prevention advice and any other information
that might be of interest.
Crime Prevention Advice
