According to the A&S Police site for Severnside we have a new beat manager to replace Daryl. He is PC Michael Friis and will be working with our PCSO Christopher Baker.  More details later, but an invitation has gone to him to attend the next NHW meeting on 19th January,2009 at Ableton Court beginning at 7.30pm.

Please be aware that you may receive an e-mail supposedly from the Tax Office saying that they owe you money. DO NOT OPEN. It is a scam (of course it is, the Tax Office would never refund money, or would they?) to try and get your bank details. ALWAYS ignore e-mails requiring you to give your bank details otherwise you might find an empty bank account. Report all such instances to the Police or Bank.

During the dates 18th -22nd December from Stride Close, a Renault Traffic Master Van had its back door locks forced. Entry was gained and some confectionary was stolen.

If you know anything regarding the above or the last two messages regarding motor vehicle problems, please let the Police know on non-emergency Force Service Centre telephone number 0845 4567000. You may also contact Crime Stoppers (anonymously) if you wish on 0800 555111.

SHOULD YOU SEE CRIME HAPPENING - PLEASE DIAL 999 IMMEDIATELY.

In the early hours of today (22nd December) in Gorse Cover Road, 2 'Hoodies' broke the passenger door lock of a Peugot? when attempting to break into it. This happened at approximately 1 a.m. Also overnight from Abbotts Road a Ford Transit holding expensive tools was taken.  The thieves(or thief) broke into the house and took the keys to the Transit from the hall table.

IT APPEARS THAT SEVERN BEACH IS BEING TARGETTED - PLEASE REMOVE ANY ITEMS FROM YOUR VEHICLE(S) AND KEEP THE KEYS SAFE.

Twice now on a Thursday, people have either tried to take cars or else have damaged them trying to get into them. The first attempt was when persons (unknown) cut the house alarm wires in an attempt to gain entry and take the keys to the 2 cars parked outside, this happened in Ableton Lane. Last Thursday, a Ford Ranger was damaged in Beach Road.  Please be alert. Do not leave any valuables in your car, especially on view. Keep your car keys well away from the front door and not in sight of a window. At this time of celebration, if you are at a party DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Alas already 111 people have been caught. My best wishes to you all, for Christmas and the New Year.