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Appeal for information – Edenbridge/Sevenoaks
Police are appealing for information following 2 burglaries on Monday 31 January in Sevenoaks and Edenbridge between 6.00 – 6.30pm.
The first incident happened at an address in Larkfield Road, Sevenoaks. The woman resident, 79 years, was confronted by a man in her home who said to her that she needed to get out because there was a fire. She refused and he pulled at her arm causing her some bruising. A relative arrived at this time and the man ran off together with a second man who appeared from inside the house. It was discovered that a bag and a small amount of cash had been taken from the house.
The second burglary, which appears to be linked to the first because of the method used, took place at an address at Highfields Road, Edenbridge. The woman resident, 79 years, was watching television, she hear a noise and a man came into the room saying that she had been burgled and asking her to check other rooms for what was missing. The woman went to phone the police and the man disappeared. She discovered that some cash had been taken.
There is no clear description of the men police would like to talk to in connection with these incidents.
Anyone with any information about these incidents or who may have seen anything suspicious in either area is asked to contact West Kent Police on 01732 370732 (if possible quoting reference 1286) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
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28 January 2005
Appeal for information and warning to public
Police in West Kent are appealing for information about two briefcases that were stolen from doctors’ cars parked in a conference centre car park at Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge.
The bags, a black plastic briefcase and a metallic grey Samsonite briefcase were taken from inside a blue Renault Megane and a green VW Polo between 11.00am – 12.30pm Friday 28 January.
Both briefcases contained medical equipment and some prescription medicines. Police warn that these drugs could be harmful if taken by anyone other than the persons for whom they are prescribed and they urge anyone who may come across any of these items to hand them into their nearest police station or pharmacy.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police on 01732 370732 (if possible quoting reference ) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
- 24 January 2005
Hever hunt
At about 10.30am on Saturday 22 January police received a report of fireworks – rockets - being found in a field next to a car park in Hever where the hunt members were due to meet. Police officers in the area attended within 2 minutes of the call being received and dealt with the incident which is now being investigated.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police on 01732 370732 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
- 17 January 2005
Road traffic incident – Chiddingstone Causeway
Police received a call at 9.15pm Monday 17 January concerning a road traffic incident at Camp Hill, Chiddingstone Causeway near to the junction with Bore Place.
A black Renault Clio left the carriageway and overturned. The driver was not injured but the car needed to be recovered. The road was cleared by 10.15pm.
- 10 January 2005
Appeal for information - Edenbridge
West Kent Police are appealing for information about criminal damage to the flag pole at the Recreation Ground, Lingfield Road, Edenbridge. The incident occurred at about 4.30pm Sunday 9 January.
Three youths aged about 14 years are believed to have damaged the pole.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police on 01732 370732 (if possible quoting reference 357) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
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Appeal for information - Edenbridge
West Kent Police are appealing for information about the theft of a mail bag from a postman’s bicycle outside an address at Westways, Edenbridge. The incident occurred at about 8.50am Monday 10 January.
Police would like to identify a small white van seen in the area at about the time of the incident.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police on 01732 370732 (if possible quoting reference 355) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
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Burglary – Edenbridge
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Edenbridge at about 2.20am Friday 7 January at a shop premises at The Square, Church Street, Edenbridge.
A shop window was smashed and 4 antique globes (2 table standing and 2 floor standing – approximate value £’000s) were taken from inside the premises. A large white Transit type van and 2 men were seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police (quoting ref 213/05 if possible) on 01732 370732 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
- 10 January 2005
More than 800 arrests in blitz on burglary
A countywide operation to reduce household burglaries and deter and disrupt burglars has resulted in more than 800 arrests in Kent.
According to the results for Operation Castle, which ran between 1st November and New Year’s Eve 2004 officers made 831 arrests and managed to reduce burglary by 24%, which is a reduction from 1393 offences in Nov/Dec 2003 to 1060 in Nov/Dec 2004.
618 offences have been dealt with and a significant number of offenders were remanded in custody and therefore unable to commit any further crimes.
Officers working on Op Castle targeted known burglars with increased patrols and the use of covert investigation methods together with campaigns to encourage residents to take action to reduce the risk of being burgled.
In addition to the number of arrests and burglary offenders brought to justice, Operation Castle has also generated more than 500 intelligence reports and officers are following up enquiries that could lead to further arrests well into 2005.
This was the second time Operation Castle has been run and follows the successful initiative in February and March 2004.
Chief Constable Michael Fuller said: “Many burglars are known to police. Many are drug addicts who have a drug habit, and carry out burglaries to be able to feed that habit. What we’ve been very robust in doing is actually targeting them and we will continue to disrupt and deter their activities.”
Chief Supt Gary Beautridge said: “Kent is a safe place to live and these results show that we are working hard to keep it safe. Many of the offenders we have dealt with are now serving custodial sentences which means a significant proportion of ‘lifestyle’ criminals are now out of action, and will be so for some time.
“These results show that our effective use of intelligence and neighbourhood policing is having a significant impact in the fight against crime.”
- 7 January 2005
Appeal for information - Edenbridge
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Edenbridge at about 7.40pm Wednesday 5 January outside an address at Cedar Drive, Edenbridge.
A 29 year old woman was getting some things out of the boot of her car, a silver Citroen. She heard footsteps behind her and a man punched her in the eye and grabbed a bag she was holding. The bag was a carrier bag marked with a green cross and the word ‘pharmacy’. The woman’s eye was swollen as a result of the punch.
The man is described as: white, 5’9”, 18 – 25 years, short dark brown hair, he was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
He was with a second man described as: white, 5’8”, 18 – 25 years, wearing a grey hooded top, light coloured jeans and white trainers.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact West Kent Police (quoting ref 158/05 if possible) on 01732 370732 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their name.
The bag contained prescription medication in capsule form and police warn that it could be harmful if taken by anyone other than the person for whom it was prescribed.
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6 January 2005
Drink drive figures – positive result for West Kent
Drink drive figures released today by Kent Police show a smaller percentage of drivers in West Kent than last year have tested positive.
The figures show that since the beginning of December until 2 January 2005 a total of 965 tests were carried out across the area (compared to 743 last year - 222 more) and of these 26 were positive 2.7% (23 positive last year, 3.1%).
The results for the county this year were 6716 tests carried out and of these 4.8% were positive.
Insp Simon Wilshaw said: “The majority of drivers in West Kent act responsibly and are to be commended. It is pleasing to note that despite more tests being carried out a smaller percentage than last year have been positive. Clearly the right message is being received and understood by most people therefore it is difficult to understand why there are still people, who despite all the warnings, still choose to risk the lives of others by drinking and driving.”
