Daresbury & Windmill Hill Newsletter July 2020

Runcorn Local Policing Unit Daresbury & Windmill Hill Newsletter July 2020

Local News Update

As we move in to what in normal times would be considered the ‘Summer Holidays’ the Government has lifted most restrictions surrounding the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. No doubt everyone is looking forward to returning to some sort of normality and getting out and about! Social distancing measures however remain in place and we must all remember to continue to try and do our best to finally defeat this virus, which includes washing and sanitising our hands frequently.

On 24th July the Government has made it mandatory to wear FACE MASKS in all shops and when using public transport. This is to protect you and others. If you don’t have a face mask then I have included some handy instructions from the Government by Clicking here which includes guidance on how to make your own one at home.

Please stay safe and enjoy the summer holidays. I am always available for help or advice as usual by email, Digital Surgeries or by chatting to me in the street when you see me out and about. Deb Bromley

PCSO 23175 BROMLEY

Deb.bromley@cheshire.pnn.police.uk [email protected]

Police surgery - upcoming meetings

Due to the current restrictions, we are unable to carry out face-to-face surgeries for the time being.

Digital surgeries are being held weekly and will be advertised on the Facebook and Twitter pages.

I can be contacted by direct message on Facebook and Twitter.

News Stories From Your Local Area

Burglary & Theft

On 6/07/20, there was a burglary at a business premises in Windmill Lane, Preston Brook. High value petrol and electric bikes were stolen whilst the premises were closed overnight. In Runcorn Road, Moore, several males were seen on CCTV looking around the outside of a property in the early hours of the morning. There was no attempt to break into the property but we are asking residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. A mountain bike was stolen from an insecure garage in Warrington Road. It is unclear exactly when the theft took place but the offender entered via the side gate of the property. Please don’t make it easy for thieves and make sure all outbuildings are adequately locked and alarmed, if possible.

Criminal Damage A vehicle was damaged on Bridgeway West, Windmill Hill on 20th July. A window was smashed and extensive damage was caused to the vehicle’s tyres. On the same evening, another vehicle had a window smashed on Woodridge, Windmill Hill.

Anti-Social Behaviour

A large amount of nitrous gas cartridges have been found this month in a wooded area of Sandymoor. Nitrous Oxide is ex- tremely dangerous and users can risk falling unconscious or suffocating from lack of oxygen. It is classed as a psychoactive drug, and it is possible to become psychologically dependent on it. If you know someone who is inhaling nitrous gas cartridges, please educate them on the dangers, it just might save their life.

News Stories From Your Local Area

Off Road Bikes

There was a report of two junior quadbikes in the area of Keckwick Woods, Sandymoor on 12/07/20. The bikes were being ridden by several males not wearing helmets.

On 2/07/20, there was a report of 3-4 off-road bikes on the Moore Nature Reserve.

5 scrambler bikes were also sighted on Phoenix Park on 22nd July.

We continue to appeal to residents to contact us in confidence either via the social media private messaging channels, via 101 or at our LPU email address:

[email protected] if they have any information about where nuisance motorbikes are stored, who is riding them, or detailed descriptions of the bikes or their riders.

News Stories From Your Local Area

Roads Policing

Trucam has been carried out this month on Pitts Heath Lane, Sandymoor and Runcorn Road, Moore this month. Further speed enforcement will continue in the coming weeks.

On 1/07/20 we carried out a driver engagement day on Northwich Road. Several drivers were advised regarding excess speed and for not wearing seatbelts. Further engagement days will take place in other locations in the area throughout the coming months.

News Stories From Your Local Area

Home Watch for YOUR area

We are keen over the coming months to try to advertise the introduction of Neighbourhood Watch schemes in Daresbury & Windmill Hill area via the Cheshire Alert web page. If any members of Cheshire Alert would like to set-up and become a coordinator of a watch scheme then we, as the police, will offer support and advice in any way we can. My e-mail is attached at the top of this newsletter and I look forward to hearing from anyone who wishes to set-up a scheme that we can get involved with. Alternatively follow this link - https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/

Community Speed Watch Promotion

We are looking for residents of Daresbury & Windmill Hill ward to volunteer for a community speedwatch programme that is currently being rolled out across Cheshire. At least 2 volunteers are needed to conduct speed checks using a monitoring device provided by Cheshire Constabulary on agreed dates. Full details, guidance and ‘golden rules’ will be provided to chose who would like to take part. Please email your local PCSO at: [email protected] for more details.

News Stories From Your Local Area

Immobilise

Immobilise is the world's largest free register of possession ownership details. These details are searchable by all UK Police Forces and form a very effective tool in helping to identify and return recovered, lost or stolen personal property to its rightful owner. These details are held on a secure system that is approved to Government standards. Can I register my mobile phone? –Yes, you will need to create an account that you have total control over. You will need the IMEI number, make and model of your phone. You can enter other property on your account and will need descriptions, serial numbers and photographs of your prized possessions. How do I get the IMEI number of my phone? - The IMEI is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the handset, except on iPhones where it is located on a pull-out tray. It can also be displayed on the screen of the phone by entering *#06# into the keypad. If your phone is new, the IMEI should also be labelled on the side of the box. Your network provider can also provide you with your IMEI. What happens when my phone is registered? - Should your phone be lost or stolen, and Police recover it, they can quickly establish who the real owner is and restore the property. Can I highlight my phone as stolen on my account? - Yes, Immobilise has a feature for the owner of a phone to instantly update the status on their account as lost or stolen. It is still essential that you report it to your network and police if stolen. Please visit the immobilise website to register your items by clicking this hyperlink https:// www.immobilise.com/

News Stories From Your Local Area

For any Onward tenants in the Windmill Hill area:

News Stories From Your Local Area

Cheshire Police Alert System I realise that I have sent all members this update via Cheshire police alert! However I am asking that you recommend the Alert service to all of your friends, family and colleagues. They can either sign up themselves or ask any PCSO or police officer including myself to sign them up. This way, myself and other police officers can contact a great number of people with any important updates or alerts. (Including the monthly newsletter) Sign up at… https://www.cheshirepolicealert.co.uk/ Or if they prefer they can call 101 and ask an officer to sign them up! Easy!

‘Cheshire Police Alert is the community messaging system brought to you by Cheshire Constabulary and servicing the whole of Cheshire. By registering with Cheshire Police Alert, you receive news and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice - direct to you as an e-mail, mobile text or voice message. Registering with this site is completely free, and not only allows you to receive messages about your local area, but also allows you to feed back information to your local policing teams to help them better police your neighbourhood.