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Hello again from the Rural Neighbourhood team! We started out the week with a Speedwatch in Chadwick End where our volunteers managed to catch 14 vehicles speeding, with the highest being 45MPH in a 30! We also managed to set up a Beat Surgery in Hockley Heath where the community can come along and seek advice from us or just pop by to say hello. We have regular surgeries in Balsall Common, Meriden and now Hockley Heath so why don’t you come and see us – all appointments will be advertised on our website! Some of our team were at the St George’s Day parade in Knowle today, enjoying the company of many of the residents who came out to watch. Burglaries: Over this week we have seen a number of offences being committed with glass windows and/or doors being forced to gain entry. This is happening increasingly with businesses – barber shops and rural worksites. What can you do to feel secure? Get a locksmith to change the barrel in your doors to an Anti-snap lockInvest in security lighting, alarms, cameras.Report any suspicious behaviourJoin Neighbourhood Watch to look after your street.Join Streetwatch and patrol your area. Vehicle crime: Over the past week we have had: Vehicle theftItems stolen from vehicles - including toolsVans that are parked in car parks are being targeted for any tools left inside. What can you do? Use a faraday bag/box- This blocks the signal used by the Jammer/transponder. Attach a steering wheel lock/wheel lock - this is a great deterrent seen this weekRemove valuables left inside - including tools (sticker stating “no tools left inside” are available) Crimes Update: Knowle: Theft from Motor Vehicle – 24/04 – Wychwood Avenue – Offenders have stolen a fuel can from a Mitsubishi Warrior. Dorridge and Hockley Heath: Attempt Burglary of a Business – 20/04 – Station Road – Offenders have attempted to gain entry from the rear of the building but have been unsuccessful.Burglary – 24/04 – Withington Grove – Offenders have smashed rear door and stolen car keys and BMW.Theft of Motor Vehicle – 26/04 – Needhill Close – A Ford Fiesta was stolen from driveway using a relay device (keyless entry).Attempt theft of motor vehicle – 26/04 – Needhill Close – A Ford Fiesta was attempted to be stolen from driveway using a real device but keys were kept in a faraday bag (keyless entry). Meriden: Theft from Motor Vehicle – 22/04 – Kenilworth Road – Ford Transit Van had rear door forced open with tools stolen. Bickenhill: Theft from Motor Vehicle – 19/04 – Marsh House Farm Lane – Ford Transit Van had rear door forced open with tools and fishing gear stolen.Burglary – 21/04 – Meriden Road – Offenders have snapped the locks to the front door and taken keys and vehicle for BMW sport.Burglary of a Business – 21/04 – Friday Lane – Offenders entered site and stole an assortment of tools and a Kubota excavator digger. NEC: Attempted Burglary of Business – 25/04 – Offenders have attempted to steal 2 barrels of oil and a wheelie bin from the service area before being stopped. What are we doing next week? It is National Equine Week so the team will be out promoting prevention advice for all horse owners as part of the national operation – OP GALLOPWe also have a few Speedwatch sessions booked in around the rural patch. Please report any suspicious behaviour on the link below or call 101 Incident report | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk) Any concerns, email the team:rural@westmidlands.police.uk And follow our Twitter - @RuralsWMP Thanks for your continued support, The Rural Neighbourhood Team | 
