and Malpas Wards Parish Council Newsletter

NovemberMarch 20182019

Tattenhall Ward – , Beeston, , Brown Knowl, Broxton, , Gatesheath, Handley, Hargave, Harthill, Hatton Heath, Huxley, Newton, Milton Green, Tattenhall, Fearnal and Tiverton.

Malpas Ward – Bickley, Bradley, Chorlton, Cuddington, Edge, Hampton, Higher and Lower Wych, Larkton, Malpas,

Crimes reported 01/10/2019 – 31/10/2019

Tattenhall Ward Date Offence Details 07/10/2019 Burglary OTD Oak – Containers at business premises broken into, nothing taken 07/10/2019 Criminal damage Tiverton – Fam window damaged by metal object 11/10/2019 Burglary Tilstone Bank – Theft of high value tools from farm outbuilding 16/10/2019 Burglary OTD Duckington – Electricity sub-station broken into, attempt to take copper 23/010/2019 Burglary dwelling Tattenhall – Residential property broken into, nothing taken 24/10/2019 Theft other Broxton – Theft of central heating oil from storage tank 25/10/2019 Theft other Broxton – Theft of central heating oil from storage tank 28/10/2019 Theft other Broxton – Attempted theft of central heating oil – male caught and arrested

Malpas Ward Date Offence Details 03/10/2019 TFMV Malpas – Electrical tools stolen from van 17/10/2019 Burglary dwelling Ebnal – Farm building broken into, damaged caused to property, nothing taken 17/10/2019 Theft other Malpas – Ear Pod stolen from school premises 30/10/2019 Criminal damage Malpas – Damage caused to former village hall

If you see something suspicious or that you think the Police might need to know about, please report it! Dial 999 in an emergency or dial 101 in a non-emergency

This month there have been a number of thefts from residential oil tanks in the Broxton area. Please ensure your tank is secure and take steps to keep your fuel safe.

On Monday 28th October a male was caught in the act attempting to steal oil and was arrested by members of the Rural Crime Team.

Oil Tank Security

How heating oil is stolen In order to steal heating oil, thieves will usually decant, syphon or pump oil from your tank into other containers. Thieves might use this oil themselves, or sell it on. There have even been reports of criminals selling stolen oil back to the victim. Opportunistic thieves might target tanks that they spot while out and about, whereas more organised criminals use tools such as Google Maps to identify homes with oil tanks in their gardens. Another tactic used by would-be thieves is following oil delivery vehicles in order to identify homes with full tanks. Data from police forces across suggests heating oil theft is most prevalent in the first three months of the year when tanks are likely to be full and the days are short. However, thefts occur year-round, so it pays to be vigilant at all times. Choosing the right heating oil tank When it comes to security, steel tanks offer a more robust storage solution when compared to plastic tanks. That's because plastic tanks can be easily drilled into in order to syphon off oil. Steel tanks are also heavier, and therefore more difficult to remove from your premises. Locating your heating oil tank When you are installing a heating oil tank, you need to find a balance between convenience, aesthetics and security while ensuring you are complying with all applicable regulations — you can find out more about the applicable regulations on the OFTEC. Installing your heating oil tank above ground outdoors Most heating oil tanks are stored above ground outdoors. To maximise security in this scenario, you should place your tank as far away from the road as possible. You don't want opportunistic thieves to spot your tank while driving by, nor do you want to facilitate a quick getaway. Ideally, your heating oil tank should be visible from inside your home. The potential of being spotted is a huge deterrent for thieves. For more tips, see our section on securing your outdoor heating tank below. Oil tank cages Probably not suitable for everyone due to the amount of space they take up, but perhaps the best form of security available, an oil tank cage creates an extra physical barrier for thieves. It should fully enclose your tank while leaving enough room for maintenance and deliveries, and be bolted or concreted to the ground. Find out more about the best padlock to use below.

Surgeries and Meetings

 Malpas Parish Council Surgery 10-12 am at the Jubilee Hall on 2nd November SY14 8NN  Dragon Hall Police Station 3-4 pm on 2nd November CH3 9DU  Dragon Hall Police Station 2-3 pm on 4th November CH3 9DU  Dragon Hall Police Station 2-3 pm on 13th November CH3 9DU  Tattenhall PCSO Surgery 12-1 pm at the Library on 14th November CH3 9AH  Dragon Hall Police Station 3-4 pm on 18th November CH3 9DU  Handley Parish Council Meeting 7 pm at the Village Hall Coddington CH3 9EN on 19th November  Burwardsley Parish Council Meeting 7.45 pm at the Village Hall CH3 9NU on 19th November  Malpas PCSO Surgery 11-12 am at the Old Fire Station Café on 25th November SY14 8NR  Tattenhall PCSO Surgery 11-12 am at Alison’s Country Café on 25th November CH3 9PX  Dragon Hall Police Station 2-3 pm on 30th November CH3 9DU

Keeping In Touch – Local Officer Contact Details

PC 5744 Steve Gardner Beat Manager Rural South Telephone: 101 Email: stephen.gardner@.pnn.police.uk

PCSO Jon Hurst VR PCSO Tattenhall and Malpas Wards Telephone: 101 Email: [email protected]