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Bexley Police are trying to trace two cars which have been used in criminal activity - you can
see photos of similar cars in the photo above. Please notify the Police if you see a car
similar to the ones above that is being used to carry out illegal activity. Now for the weekly
safety and security updates from Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association. First
from Barnehurst ward:- "On Thursday 25th January the Barnehurst team with the assistance
of Crayford SNT and the RSPCA carried out a warrant under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
What we discovered was truly heart-breaking and distressing, Dogs were found wet, cold,
matted and covered in faeces. In total we seized 34 Dogs, 9 puppies and a large number of
cats. All were examined by a vet on the day and are now in the care of the RSPCA. The
investigation is ongoing and we will keep you updated with any results. If you have any
concerns regarding animal welfare please contact either the local policing team or the
RSPCA direct. Sadly we have had an attempted Burglary reported in Bowness Road. This
incident occurred on Wednesday 31st January 2018. Between 8.30pm and 8.50pm, Three
white males wearing gloves and face coverings have attempted to gain entry to an address
by forcing open the front door when unsuccessful they have then gone to the rear of the
property onto a flat roof and attempted to gain entry via a bedroom window again
unsuccessfully but causing damage to the window. Suspects were disturbed and made off
into Long Lane towards Erith Road where it is believed they had a black Audi A3 (or similar)
vehicle parked. Please remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police if you believe
that a crime is happening call 999 immediately. As always for updates on what the team are
up to and for crime prevention advice please follow us on twitter, @MPSBarnehurst and
Facebook, Barnehurst police". Belvedere ward:- "The team were joined by housing officers
from Orbit Housing late last week after reports of ongoing suspicious behaviour around
Lumley Close. We had been given information that cannabis may have been being stored in
one of the disused garages, which are owned by Orbit. Several of the garages were opened
and nothing was discovered. We continue to patrol the area on a regular basis and urge any
suspicious behaviour witnessed to be reported to Police. The team also responded to an
incident on Thursday evening at around 5pm involving a vehicle collision in Picardy Street
which subsequently became a lengthy chase around the Lower Belvedere area involving a
silver car and a black car. This incident resulted in significant damage to one of the vehicles
involved. If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information in relation to this, please
contact the team. We have also been carrying out extensive CCTV enquiries in and around
the Picardy Street/ Gilbert Road areas in relation to this incident. On Friday and Saturday
nights PC Holmes/ PCSO Worrall were joined by officers from neighbouring wards and
completed patrols in the north of the borough, in areas of Belvedere, Erith, Northumberland
Heath and Barnehurst. During these patrols, a group of 4 youths were seen heading away
from in Ruskin Road, Belvedere who were thought to have been using cannabis at the
location. Officers were able to stop and speak to the group in Upper Abbey Road. We have
two meetings taking place in the coming weeks – a community contact session taking place
at Asda on Tuesday 6th February at mid-day and our next ward panel meeting is taking
place on Thursday 8th February at the Belvedere Community Centre, beginning at 7pm".
Christchurch ward:- "We have had reports of two burglaries recently on the ward and one
attempted burglary to a local business , which is a vast improvement. One within The Grove,
a shed was broken into and items had been taken and was reported on the 25/01/2018 The
other Within Oakland’s Road. This was reported on the 27/01/2018 and entry was gained
from the rear of the property via a door. The attempted burglary was reported on the
27/01/2018 which was a local business along Princess Street. When burglaries are reported
we make sure the victims are visited , deliver crime prevention advise and leaflets ,
Cocooning and target hardening conducted to neighbours with team contact details
provided. Where possible NHW coordinators contacted. We have also had a report of tools
being stolen from Woolwich Road. The items were taken whilst the property was undergoing
building work, this had accrued on the 24/01/2018 A mobile phone was reported stolen on
the 30/01/2018, phone was stolen from inside NATWEST BANK. Had also report of a theft,
victim had their bank card and oyster card taken from their purse. This had occurred along
Geddes Place on the 25/01/2018. As mentioned previously we are always very keen to
increase our NHW coverage and make it as active as possible. We want to work in close
partnership with you all to keep our community safe and tackle concerns and issues
together, so please keep those email address coming. The team had a fantastic day when
they attended the Indian Republic Day Community Building Event , at Townley Grammar
School. We had the opportunity to discuss community issues and the event was attended by
esteemed guests from the Council and MP’s. Our Chief Inspector also had attended the
event and we was also in a position to offer crime prevention advice. One youth was
recently processed for possession of cannabis when they w ere stopped within the Premier
Inn car park following your concerns with ASB issues within the area . On a daily basis, the
team conducts ASB patrols around the ward depending where the issues arise". Colyers
ward:- "It’s been a relatively quiet week this week with 1 burglary on Monday 29.01.18 in
Northumberland Way where the rear door was forced and an untidy search conducted,
unknown if any items were taken and 1 theft of number plates from a car in Frinsted Road
on Sunday 28.01.18 sometime between 0300 and midday. Also worth a mention is a male
chased from a motorbike in Hampton House who ran on seeing officers. The male was
found hiding in a nearby road hiding behind a car, the bike turned out not to be stolen and
there were no offences. There was also a suspicious male in Conniston Road Bexleyheath
seen paying attention to a property doing building work, possibly looking for scrap metal.
Colyers Officers did 2 weapon sweeps this week in the Dell and around Ramsden Road and
Frinsted Road Footpath and pleased to say nothing was found. Ward officers have also