Chief Constable Tim De Meyer, Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend and your Borough Commander Ian Nash will be at The Village Centre in Englefield Green, Runnymede on Monday, 25 November from 6:30pm. They'll be sharing our plans and our priorities for your area and answering your questions. Details and registration information can be found at In the community | Surrey Police

Following the positive feedback of the ‘Policing your Community’ events last year, we are once again running a series of public community engagement events across the county. These events will focus on how Surrey Police are policing your local community and provide you with an opportunity to raise any concerns or questions you may have. Events are free to attend, however residents are urged to register at Policing Your Community - Runnymede Tickets, Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

Officers attended Weybridge Park Estate earlier in the month as part of our plans for safeguarding adults week. We attended the location with our partners from Trading Standards, Runnymede Borough Council and Surrey Fire & Rescue. The day was well received by residents with crucial information passed to them about their rights, and we were able to promote safety within their homes. PS Singh however, couldn't help himself and happened to identify a vehicle which had entered the location and whose driver was not a resident there. The vehicle didn't have insurance and PS Singh dealt with the driver.

A man who had used cannabis and cocaine before crashing his car on the M25, resulting in the deaths of two of his friends, was jailed for 10 years at Guildford Crown Court on 19 November. Daryll Henderson, 33 (12/9/1991), of Bristol in Somerset, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court in June. The collision, which took place on the M25 at Bletchingley near the junction with the M23 in the early hours of 23 February 2023, tragically resulted in the deaths of front seat passenger Jamie Baines, 31, (DOB 29/11/1991), and rear seat passenger Mohammed Quereshi, 29, (DOB 29/7/1994), both from Bristol in Somerset. Henderson and a second rear seat passenger also suffered serious injuries and were treated at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. Henderson was driving his blue Mercedes A Class when he lost control and collided with a fence and a tree, before crashing into a lamp post. Extending his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as the victim who suffered serious injuries, Detective Constable Matthew Lloyd, from Surrey Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, added: “The message cannot be stated enough – do not take drugs and drive. The consequences of doing so can be devastating.” 

A drug dealer from Lewisham who was supplying drugs into Surrey as part of a sophisticated county line, has been sent to prison for 3 years, after accidentally sending advertisement messages to a police officer. Phillip Paul, 25, (dob 25/05/1999) from Markwell Close in Lewisham, was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court on 14 November, to 3 years imprisonment.

We’re continuing to see keyless car thefts happening across Surrey, with cars often stolen from driveways overnight. Criminals use a device that can relay the car's key fob signal from within an address to trick the car into opening and starting.

We see cars targeted because they’ve been left unlocked overnight, so this advice can help protect vehicles from thieves: 

Always leave your car locked and secure

Store keys away from windows and doors

Store all key fobs in signal blocking pouches, such as Faraday bags, whenever they aren’t in use. Remember to regularly test that they work, as over time the pouches can become less effective

Immobilisers can be a deterrent for thieves – use a good quality steering wheel lock or speak to your car’s manufacturer to discuss more options

Courier Fraud happens when criminals trick victims into handing over valuable personal information by impersonating professionals, such as police officers, bank workers or phone providers to gain someone’s trust. Anyone can be a victim. To help safeguard those most vulnerable to these crimes, remember to check in with loved ones and make them aware of any scams or fraud.

Here is some important advice:

• Avoid sharing personal details over the phone or online with strangers. 

• Create strong, unique passwords for online accounts. 

• Only rely on official websites and phone numbers for information. 

• Ensure devices have up-to-date antivirus and security software. 

• Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) Stop getting nuisance calls and texts - Citizens Advice 

• Never disclose personal or financial information to someone who calls you out of the blue. 

• Never hand over cash or valuables to a courier, no matter who they claim to be. 

• If unsure, hang up and contact your bank or the police directly.