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2 REPORTED INCIDENTS DURING THE LAST MONTH 22/04/ /05/ : Theft: 22/04/2017 Unknown person(s) have stolen 400ltr of red diesel from an oil tank, on the grounds of a farm, in the Freshwater area. Unfortunately there are no further lines of enquiries at this time : ASB nuisance: 23/04/2017 A group of people have tried to gain entry to an unoccupied property in the Niton area. Fortunately a member of the group has been identified and spoken to by officers. No further incidents : Burglary: 23/04/2017 Person(s) unknown have stolen a ride on lawnmower, and other garden equipment from a barn in the Newchurch area. No further information at this time : Anti-social behaviour: 26/04/2017 Vehicles seen being driven around in an anti-social manner in a car park. This happened in the Freshwater area. No vehicle details known. This is causing a nuisance to local residents, and local Officers will be patrolling the area, and keeping an eye on the situation : Suspicious incident: 27/04/2017 Three males visited a farm in the Ventnor area and approached the owner asking to buy scrap metal. The owner said no, and the males then enquired about what else was on the farm. They left when they were told that there wasn t anything available. The males left in a silver Ford Transit, registration not known. No further sightings, and no further issues : Suspicious incident: 28/04/ Four walkers were seen trespassing onto private land. A dog, which belonged to the walkers, subsequently attacked another dog that belonged to the land owners. Fortunately the land owner managed to stop the attack. The dog was okay, although shaken by the incident. Unfortunately no identifications have been made at this time : ASB environmental: 02/05/2017 There were concerns over a hedge/shrubbery that was being cut down, and possibly had birds nesting inside. The local wildlife officer has carried out investigations and all was okay. No offences disclosed and no harm done : Suspicious incident: 05/05/2017 Reports of a vehicle being driven around private land in the Freshwater area. No details of the vehicle and no further sightings : Theft: 08/05/2017 Unknown person(s) have stolen a wooden cash box from inside a Church in Shorwell. It s not known how much money would have been inside the collection box, and unfortunately no further lines of enquiries at this time. Local Officers will be keeping an eye on the Churches in the West Wight area : Criminal damage: 10/05/2017 Youths were seen running away from a fire which had been started deliberately on St Boniface Down. Unfortunately no suspects have been identified at this time. If anybody has any knowledge or information in regards to the above incidents please call 101, and quote the reference number beside the incident. Many thanks.

3 COLD CALLERS We have received several reports over the last couple days of two Ford Transit vans and a maroon Mitsubishi Shogun travelling around the island. The occupants of these vehicles are trying to sell items of machinery including generators. We work closely with Isle of Wight Trading Standards, and we would both like to remind all residents on the island to be aware of purchasing items from the back of vehicles from a stranger. If in doubt, please don t purchase. Thank you for your co-operation Appeal for information after Newport burglary We are appealing for information after a burglary at a car repair workshop in Newport. Between 8pm on Tuesday 2nd of May and 8.30am on Wednesday 3rd of May, entry was gained to a workshop at Chris Scott Car Sales on Forest Road. Nearly 16,000 worth of tools and vehicles were taken. Two quad bikes and two off road motorcycles, including a child s motorbike, were stolen. A 36-year-old man from Freshwater was arrested in connection with this incident. He has been released but remains under investigation. If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ' ', or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

4 Outboard motor thefts! Please keep a look out in around harbours/boat yards etc. There has been a number of outboard motor thefts across the Island. If you notice any suspicious vehicles or suspicious person(s) around boat yards etc. - Then please report to the Police on 101. CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE Use good quality marine purpose locks for hatches. Secure loose property such as outboard motors and dinghies to the deck using good quality hasps and marine fit padlocks or take them home. Fit an alarm. It will act as a deterrent if your boat is located where someone can hear it. If your alarm system notifies you if someone is on board your boat, will you be in a position to respond to it? Alternately fit a GPS tracking device. Many items are already marked with some sort of serial number, hull identification numbers on dinghies, engine numbers on outboards, serial numbers on electronics and life rafts; make sure that you record these details somewhere that you can find them again if you need them. Mark your property with overt and covert markings such as indelible pens, uv markings or forensic solutions with a house or club post code. Register your property for free on Take photographs of your property. When buying second hand goods don t assume that the property is legitimate. Check out as much as you can about the property and the seller. Fit an anti-siphon device, locking fuel caps or locking bar to your fuel tank. When choosing a marina consider if it has CCTV, on-site security and what precautions are in place to prevent access to pontoons. Check that your boat is checked regularly. Ensure the Harbour master or club have your current contact details.

6 Help protect your rural property against thieves By following a few simple tips, you can help protect your rural property against burglaries. These basic measures needn t cost a lot of money: Place all tools and garden equipment in locked sheds and garages. Secure more expensive items, such as mowers and bikes, to an anchor point within the shed or garage. Mark all items with postcode and serial numbers using UV pens or forensic marking kits. Register the details for free on Record the make, model and serial number for each item this helps us identify stolen property. Take a camera phone picture of vehicle identification number (VIN) plates or product detail stickers. Take photographs of items such as statues and garden furniture if they are unusual, for easy identification at a later date. Fit a shed alarm DIY stores sell them. Do you want an alarm that makes a loud noise to alert you? Or is the outbuilding so remote this would be pointless? Some alarms will send a text to multiple phone numbers and call you as well. Ensure you put up signage that says THIS BUILDING IS ALARMED. They can be as little as 20.

Some more useful advice If you are considering CCTV, it can only do so much for you unless you are monitoring it 24/7. Some CCTV will alert you via mobile phone and/or email when it detects movement.

7 Some more useful advice If you are considering CCTV, it can only do so much for you unless you are monitoring it 24/7. Some CCTV will alert you via mobile phone and/or when it detects movement. These are often the most useful as it will alert you to someone on your premises in live time. Keep the structure in good repair, use coach bolts to secure locks, these can only be turned from the inside of the shed, so can t be removed from the outside. Place pea shingle around the shed so that it will cause a noise when crunched underfoot. Consider covering windows with curtains to obscure the view of the contents. Consider external lighting. Ensure the garden fences are in good repair between neighbours to prevent unlawful access. Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property. Talk to your neighbours about local issues and what to watch out for. Think about setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Look into forensic marking solutions such as Selecta DNA ( and Smart Water ( Used in connection with other layers of security, they can be an effective deterrent. For reputable services visit Buy with Confidence: Remember Always report any unusual vehicles or persons in the area to the police with as much detail as possible. Thieves often work across many different counties which can make it hard for police forces to track them. Your information could be the vital piece we are missing.

Car security Always lock your car, wind up the windows and close the sunroof, even if you re only leaving it for a few minutes. You should also double check it s locked before leaving.

8 Car security Always lock your car, wind up the windows and close the sunroof, even if you re only leaving it for a few minutes. You should also double check it s locked before leaving. It only takes a few seconds for your valuables to be stolen from an unlocked car. For extra security: fit a car alarm use a steering wheel lock get an immobiliser, this stops the engine from starting if the car is being stolen always park your car in well-lit areas in full public view when stationary in traffic, keep your doors locked and windows up take your sat nav with you and wipe away any marks left by the suction pads don't leave items in the glove compartment if you have a garage, use it Never leave valuable possessions such as handbags, laptops, phones or sat navs on show inside a vehicle. This makes it much more likely to be targeted by thieves. Even items of little value, such as shopping bags and clothing, may tempt a potential thief to break into the vehicle to see whether they contain anything worth stealing. Keep your possessions out of view, or take them with you.

12 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2017: OLD GAFFERS FESTIVAL 2 ND 4 TH JUNE ROYAL IOW COUNTY SHOW SUNDAY 25 TH JUNE CHALE SHOW 5 TH & 6 TH AUGUST IOW GARLIC FESTIVAL 19 TH & 20 TH AUGUST

13 CRIME PREVENTION As a result from the national Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Rural Crime Seminar held last year we now have purchased a variety of security products from Solon Security. Solon Security are a Secured by Design Award Company specialising in security products such as alarms, padlocks, deterrent signs, door locks etc. These products are ready to be sold to our Country Watch members at cost price (i.e. at the price we have paid) and all money raised will then go back into purchasing more equipment for use by the rural community. If anyone is looking for a specific type of security product please get in touch and we will try and point you in the right direction. Here are the products we have available at this time: CREMARK KIT: CREMARK KITS A system which permanently marks property, such as, farm equipment, garden tools, hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers and many other items. PERMANENT UV PEN: MM PERMANENT UV PEN Permanently marks property with a clear UV ink making valuables easy to identify under a UV light if stolen.

WARNING STICKERS: 1 WARNING SIGNS Stickers are a great way to support crime prevention, simple warning signs can, and on their own be enough to deter opportunist thieves. PADLOCK ALARM: 15.

14 WARNING STICKERS: 1 WARNING SIGNS Stickers are a great way to support crime prevention, simple warning signs can, and on their own be enough to deter opportunist thieves. PADLOCK ALARM: PADLOCK ALARM A burglary deterrent padlock that is alarmed with a powerful 110dBs siren. Features include shock and movement sensor, keyed operation, battery powered (batteries included) and weather resistant body. We will have the items available to purchase at the shows we attend or please feel free to contact us and we can arrange to bring the items to you. Please us to discuss the items available at countrywatch@hampshire.pnn.police.uk, and mark in the subject line IOW, or contact any of the team members on the below numbers.

TEAM CONTACT DETAILS: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTRY WATCH TEAM PS 1111 GED ARMITAGE: gerard.armitage@hampshire.pnn.police.uk PC 22839 TIM CAMPANY: tim.campany@hampshire.pnn.police.uk PCSO 13341 JUSTIN KEEFE: Justin.

15 TEAM CONTACT DETAILS: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTRY WATCH TEAM PS 1111 GED ARMITAGE: PC TIM CAMPANY: PCSO JUSTIN KEEFE: PCSO CATHERINE QUINN: EQUINE LIASION OFFICER: PCSO KAREN ALLEN - karen.allen@hampshire.pnn.police.uk countrywatch@hampshire.pnn.police.uk Follow us on

WELCOME TO THE JUNE EDITION SUNSET OVER YARMOUTH

WELCOME TO THE JUNE EDITION SUNSET OVER YARMOUTH REPORTED INCIDENTS DURING THE LAST MONTH 16/05/2017 15/06/2017 44170187993: Theft: Reported on 19/05/2017 Person/s unknown have stolen a Red galvanised