Report for Parish Councils – Downton Rural Beat (, , Downton, Odstock and Redlynch) October 2018

Current local Policing Priorities

 ASB/ Criminal damage to vehicles - Downton Targeted patrols following reports of damage caused to parked cars – wing mirrors damaged

 Burglary (outbuildings, garages and sheds) Targeted patrols of hotspots (recent reports from A338 corridor -, Bodenham, C-A-S, Downton). Daytime offences, stolen property includes garden power tools and building equipment.

 Patrols to target Rural crime and Poaching Patrols by Police officers and PCSO’s to target both daytime and night poaching at identified hotspots (recent reports Odstock/ Wick Down). PCSO Matt SMITH will continue to run targeted rural operations with support from our Rural Crime Team, Rural Special Constables and local farmers and landowners

Crime summary (reports from September)

140918 – Memorial Hall Downton – forced rear doors and stole copper piping and fittings and 3 step ladders 180918 – Barford Lane Downton – forced entry to shed and stole jerry cans and fuel 200918 – Church Leat Downton – wing mirrors damaged on parked vehicle 210918 – Vicarage Rd, Lover – entered building site and stole diesel, also made attempt to steal Wacker plate 220918 – New Court Downton – entered farm building, caused damage and scattered farm supplies 220918 – Moot Lane Downton – wing mirrors damaged on parked vehicle

Local Police Contacts

PCSO Matt SMITH – matthew.smith@.pnn.police.uk

Pc Matt HOLLAND – Community Policing Co-ordinator [email protected]

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