In the know

Follow links to report and also find crime prevention advice and further tips on the subjects outlined below. 

https://www.surrey.police.uk/ 

https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/   

Today is Safer Internet Day!  

To mark this day, we’re running a competition for children and young people to create anything they’d like (a story, poem, or song) to encourage others to use online spaces safely and respectfully, with a nod to this year’s theme of ‘inspiring change online’  

The best part? There are two £25 Amazon vouchers up for grabs 

Deadline for entries is Tuesday 20 February.  

See link for further details: http://spkl.io/61814aVfJ 

Burglary – 01/02/24 14:30 Stonehill Close Bookham Youths have attended an abandoned building causing damage to garage door after climbing over fence backing onto fields.  

Theft of Motorcycle – 02/02/24 02:00 -02:10 Parr Close Leatherhead motorcycle stolen from driveway.  

Bicycle Found in Westcott W/C 29th Jan. Possibly stolen? The bike is a Navy Blue ORBEA Vector Road Bike, like photo. Police reference is 45240011365. Contact PCSO 10579 Newman if it's yours with proof of ownership etc. Message or Live Chat http://spkl.io/61804auuI 

Residential Burglary: 03/02 18:00 – 04/02 20:00 Cannon Way Fetcham access via first floor window and using ladder. Under Investigation.  

Theft of motorcycle: 05/02 17:00 – 06/02/06:45 Kingston Avenue Leatherhead  

#StopChallengeProtect when you receive a message requesting your personal or financial information. Remember, criminals may impersonate utility companies hoping to trick you into handing over your personal or financial information. 

Beware of suspicious links 

Just because someone knows your basic details, it doesn't mean they are genuine 

Don't give anyone remote access to your computer following a cold call or unsolicited message 

Report suspicious text messages by forwarding the message to SMS number 7726, which spells out SPAM on a phone keypad. You can also report suspicious phone numbers by texting 'CALL' to 7726 and following the prompts. 

If you think you've been scammed, contact your bank immediately and report it to  

Action Fraud. 

#TakeFive 

http://spkl.io/61844aVkm 

Have you heard of distraction burglary? 

It is when burglars pretend to be someone, they are not in order to gain entry to a home.  

There are a number of things you can do to prevent distraction burglary, including: 

Use your door viewer to see who’s there 

If you open the door, put the chain on first 

Always ask for ID and check it with the company before letting somebody into your home 

Remember that genuine callers won’t mind checks. If you feel at all unsure, schedule a time for the caller to come back when a friend or relative is there 

For pre-planned appointments with utility companies, a password scheme can be set up 

Read more advice here http://spkl.io/61844vNgE 

How to avoid malware sent using scam ‘missed parcel’ SMS messages, and what to do if your phone is already infected. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/scam-missed-parcel-sms-messages 

More to Mole Valley  

Our community stands strong against fly tipping. Report fly tips as soon as possible to our Joint Enforcement Team. Help keep Mole Valley beautiful.  

Report fly tipping offences here: http://spkl.io/61894aRO7 

Recent Reports of Anti -Social Behaviour (ASB) 

Report it - https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/ 

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