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WEEKLY UPDATE

Dear Resident

Here is a round-up of what has been happening in Willenhall South, New Invention, and Short Heath this last week.

GOOD NEWS STORIES!

A male was arrested on Tuesday 31st December 2024 by officers from the Willenhall Neighbourhood Team for shop lifting at stores across Willenhall.  The male appeared at Walsall Magistrates Court on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for a first hearing.   He pleaded not guilty to the charges which relate to shop thefts between 14th September and 29th December last year.  The case was adjourned for a trial at Walsall Magistrates Court on 24th February. He was remanded into custody until 7th January 2025 for a bail application hearing.

Officers from Willenhall Neighbourhood Team were on the scene quickly on Thursday 2nd January 2025 after a man and a woman had walked into a store on Stroud Avenue, shortly after 12.30pm and threatened staff with a knife. They then made off with items including cheese and butter. Both were arrested on suspicion of Robbery. The female was charged with 5 shop lifting offences and the male was charged for Robbery. 

Great work by the Willenhall Officers. 

CRIME PREVENTION 

It looks like the overnight temperatures next week will dip again below freezing, which means you may have to allow extra time to defrost your vehicle. Every winter, cars are stolen from driveways across Walsall. Thieves are looking for unattended vehicles with keys in the ignition. Please stay with your vehicle whilst your windscreen defrosts.

 

 

VEHICLE CRIME!

  • It may seem obvious, but a large proportion of thefts occur from unlocked vehicles. Check for the signs. Did the lights flash and alarm beep? Are the doors and windows closed?
  • Keep your keys away from windows and doors
  • A steering lock can help stop thieves taking your vehicle. You can purchase steering locks online or in your local auto centre. Additional physical security can help to prevent your vehicle being driven away even if a thief gains entry. There are a range of security rated products tested by Sold Secure that can help, such as steering wheel locks, pedal boxes and gear stick locks.
  • If your car has Keyless Entry and Start (PKES), it can be stolen by ‘Relay Attack’ Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check if the bag or pouch is still working every few months.

    • Visit our crime prevention website where you will find a wealth of information and advice to help protect your vehicle. 

    You can also find information related to a number of other crime types to help keep you, your loved ones and your property safe, visit: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

     POLICE SURGERY!

    PCSO’s Mulla & Lally will be holding a Police Surgery at Willenhall Library on Saturday 11th January 25 between 10am – 11pm.   Please come and see us if you have any concerns in your neighbourhood. 

    Follow our social media channels for updates throughout the week.

    **Contact us**
    If you have any information that may assist Police or any other concerns please get in touch!!

    Call 999 in emergencies. Call 101 for Non-Emergencies.
    You can also use our online chat facility here by following this link - www.west-midlands.police.uk/contact-us/live-chat
     TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACH OTHER!!   
    Kind Regards Willenhall Neighbourhood Team

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    zaheda mulla
    (West Midlands Police, PCSO, WS Willenhall)
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