Street crimes and burglaries reported between 29th November and 6th December, 2007
STREET CRIME
Crime |
Venue |
Date |
Time |
Method |
Ward |
Robbery business property |
MINSTEAD GARDENS |
28/11/2007 |
2055 |
After delivering food to a customer, delivery driver was attacked from behind by 3 males, one of whom covered the victims eyes, another grabbed the victim whilst a third went through his pockets. 1) Aged 17, black, in a dark blue jacket and blue jeans 2) aged 17, black, in grey tracksuit trousers, blue jacket and a grey hat 3) no description available. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Robbery personal property |
GRANVILLE ROAD |
27/11/2007 |
1930 |
Victim's pocket were searched and his mobile phone was stolen by a 16 year old black male in a dark blue hooded jacket. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Robbery personal property |
REPLINGHAM ROAD |
01/12/2007 |
2315 |
Black male demanded victim's money then stole hr watch and ring. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Theft snatch |
PUTNEY BRIDGE ROAD |
28/11/2007 |
1540 |
Two black males approached victim on bus, demanded his phone then snatched it from his hand. 1) Aged 15, in a blue Ashcroft school blazer, a beige hooded fleece and grey trousers 2) aged 14, in a blue Ashcroft blazer and grey trousers. |
THAMESFIELD |
Robbery personal property |
PUTNEY BRIDGE ROAD |
30/11/2007 |
2022 |
Thieves, no description available, threatened victims, searched them and stole mobile phones and cash. |
THAMESFIELD |
Robbery personal property |
PUTNEY HIGH STREET |
29/11/2007 |
1540 |
Seven 14 year old black males demanded property from victims, then punched, kicked and searched them. Three wore John Paul II school uniform- navy blazer and dark grey trousers. One had a green hooded top and black trousers and carried a rucksack with a Nike logo, and one had a dark blue hooded top and grey trousers. |
THAMESFIELD |
Robbery business property |
HAYWARD GARDENS |
28/11/2007 |
1645 |
Three males waited for delivery driver in stairwell of flats and then kicked him to the floor and stole cash. 1) Aged 16, in a black hooded top and black trousers 2) aged 18, in a black hooded top 3) aged 16. |
WEST PUTNEY |
BURGLARY
Crime |
Venue |
Date from |
Time from |
Date to |
Time to |
Method |
Ward |
Burglary dwelling |
CHERRYWOOD DRIVE |
03/12/2007 |
0900 |
03/12/2007 |
1855 |
Intruder entered rear alleyway through unlocked gates and forced patio door, then searched premises and stole computer and camera. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
MELROSE ROAD |
30/11/2007 |
2200 |
01/12/2007 |
0030 |
Thieves, no description available, gatecrashed party and stole property. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Distraction burglary |
ALTON ROAD |
29/11/2007 |
1330 |
|
|
Well-dressed 25 year old white male entered, claiming that he was there to fix a leak. Whilst victim was distracted another person was allowed in and searched premises, stealing items. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
BESSBOROUGH ROAD |
03/12/2007 |
1300 |
03/12/2007 |
1930 |
Thief stole property from flat. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
SHERFIELD GARDENS |
04/12/2007 |
1310 |
04/12/2007 |
1910 |
Thief entered, search all rooms and stole laptop and camera. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
SWANWICK CLOSE |
01/12/2007 |
1200 |
01/12/2007 |
1230 |
Burglar entered through door that had been left open and stole large television. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
WANBOROUGH DRIVE |
30/11/2007 |
0840 |
30/11/2007 |
1815 |
Burglar entered through front door and stole two laptop computers, leaving through back doors. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
GRANVILLE ROAD |
03/12/2007 |
0800 |
03/12/2007 |
1900 |
Thief broke into secured premises and stole high value items. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Burglary dwelling |
PIRBRIGHT ROAD |
02/12/2007 |
2230 |
03/12/2007 |
0900 |
Burglar slipped latch on front door, entered and stole laptop computer. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Distraction burglary |
CASTLECOMBE DRIVE |
03/12/2007 |
1745 |
03/12/2007 |
1815 |
Two white males posed as water board officials and gained entry. One kept the victim occupied and the other stole property from unattended bedroom. 1) Aged 30, in a black anorak and dark trousers 2) aged 28. |
WEST HILL |
Burglary dwelling |
SUTHERLAND GROVE |
03/12/2007 |
0915 |
03/12/2007 |
1815 |
Burglar climbed on to roof of extension, reached through small open window and opened larger window. He then entered, searched premises and stole jewellery. |
WEST HILL |
Burglary dwelling |
COLINETTE ROAD |
19/11/2007 |
1500 |
21/11/2007 |
1600 |
Intruder gained entry to building, then used tool in attempt to force door of flat. |
WEST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
TILDESLEY ROAD |
28/11/2007 |
1430 |
28/11/2007 |
2215 |
Burglar entered flat through window and stole two laptops. |
WEST PUTNEY |
WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU CAN HELP?
If you can help solve any of the crimes mentioned above, or can assist in identifying the person(s) responsible, please contact your local police station on 020 7350 1122, or your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, details of which can be found at http://preview.tinyurl.com/2guddc
Alternatively, pass your information to CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give your name or address and you may be eligible for a reward if the information given leads to the arrest and conviction of an offender.
Crimes can also be reported online, through https://online.met.police.uk/ . This is only for non-urgent crimes, where an immediate police response is not required.
ASSISTANCE
Police in Putney
Putney Police Sector Office , Putney High Street (next to the cinema), for crime prevention advice, property marking, etc. Open from Monday to Friday between 11am and 2pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm .
Age Concern Wandsworth, tel. 020 8877 8940 can offer advice and assistance to the over-50s, whether or not you have been a victim of crime. You can also report a crime and get advice at the Age Concern Safe & Secure Advice Desk, at 549 Old York Road, London, SW18 1TQ each Thursday from 10am to 1pm, where you can speak to a police Crime Prevention Officer, Victim Support worker or a Community Safety Officer.
Victim Support, tel. 0207 223 1234, is an independent charity that helps people cope with crime.
Trained staff and volunteers, based in local branches, contact people after a crime has been committed, to offer free, confidential support and information. The Police and other organisations refer victims of crime to Victim Support; however some people feel able to ‘pop in’ to one of our branches to ask for assistance.
FLaSH - Free home security and fire safety checks are available for all residents in the borough, including the installation of free smoke detectors and locks on doors and windows where required. If you would like more information on this service, please contact Donna on 020 7223 1234 or e-mail flash@vswandsworth.org.uk . Victim Support Wandsworth manages this service.
December 7, 2007