Putney Crime Briefing

Street crimes and burglaries reported between 7th-14th December

STREET CRIME

Crime

Venue

Date

Time

Method

Ward

Robbery business property

REDGATE TERRACE

06/12/2007

0951

16 year old black male entered shop, demanded money from till and hit victim with a baseball bat.. The shopkeeper then defended himself with a cricket bat and the youth left. He was wearing a grey top with a dark hood, tracksuit trousers and a scarf over his face.

EAST PUTNEY

Robbery personal property

LYTTON GROVE

01/11/2007

1545

14 year old white male demanded money and threatened to punch victim.

EAST PUTNEY

Theft snatch

FROGMORE

08/12/2007

1645

Thief ran up behind victim, snatched her handbag and ran off. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark jeans and a dark blue hat.

FAIRFIELD

Robbery personal property

GARRATT LANE

07/12/2007

1515

Two males asked victim for money and phones, then hit him on the face, searched him and punched him again. 1) Aged 11, white, in a light blue hooded Nike top, track suit trousers and trainers 2) aged 12, black, in a dark top, dark trousers and trainers.

FAIRFIELD

Robbery personal property

VARDENS ROAD

10/12/2007

1330

17 year old white male threatened victims and demanded property, then stole mobile phone and cigarettes. He wore a light blue hooded top, two pairs of grey tracksuit trousers and white trainers.

FAIRFIELD

Theft snatch

WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET

03/12/2007

1000

Purse snatched from victim's hand by thief, no description available.

FAIRFIELD

Robbery personal property

WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET

06/12/2007

1100

As victim was using and ATM a 24 year old white female in a black jacket and black trousers attempted to steal victim's cash card, and punched her in the chest.

FAIRFIELD

Theft snatch

ROEHAMPTON LANE

07/12/2007

1158

20 year old white female in casual clothing, asked victim for money then snatched her bag.

ROEHAMPTON

Robbery business property

HAYWARD GARDENS

07/12/2007

1440

Delivery rider was attacked by four black males who asked for money and beat him up, then searched him, stole his keys and rode off on his moped. 1) Aged 16, in a light grey hooded jumper, blue jeans and a black baseball cap 2) aged 16, in a black hooded jumper with a white cartoon on the front, and with a diamond stud in his left ear 3) & 4) aged 16 and 17, both in hooded tops.

WEST PUTNEY

Robbery business property

UPPER RICHMOND ROAD

10/12/2007

2200

As store was closing two black males entered, forced victim to floor and turned off lights. They claimed to have knives and then stole money from safe. Both wore dark hooded tops and black balaclavas/ski masks; one wore dark jeans.

WEST PUTNEY

BURGLARY

Crime

Venue

Date from

Time from

Date to

Time to

Method

Ward

Burglary dwelling

CAMBALT ROAD

11/12/2007

1200

11/12/2007

1900

Intruder entered through window and stole property.

EAST PUTNEY

Burglary dwelling

NORTH LODGE CLOSE

07/12/2007

0900

07/12/2007

1930

Intruder forced entry and stole items.

EAST PUTNEY

Burglary dwelling

GARRATT LANE

06/12/2007

0930

06/12/2007

1950

Burglar forced entry and removed items.

FAIRFIELD

Burglary dwelling

GARRATT LANE

06/12/2007

0850

06/12/2007

1940

Burglar kicked open bottom of door, entered flat and stole property.

FAIRFIELD

Burglary dwelling

IRON MILL ROAD

11/12/2007

1300

11/12/2007

1305

Elderly victim returned home and left communal door and front door open. 18 year old white male in a dark hooded top entered, but left when challenged.

FAIRFIELD

Burglary dwelling

BESSBOROUGH ROAD

10/12/2007

1655

10/12/2007

1700

Burglar kicked open door of premises whilst victim was inside.

ROEHAMPTON

Burglary dwelling

PENWITH ROAD

07/12/2007

0830

07/12/2007

1810

Burglar entered rear garden, then forced rear bedroom window, entered and stole property.

SOUTHFIELDS

Burglary dwelling

TRENTHAM STREET

11/12/2007

0001

11/12/2007

0005

Male, possibly wearing a hat, entered and disturbed victim, who was asleep, leaving when she shouted at him.

SOUTHFIELDS

Burglary dwelling

BRANDLEHOW ROAD

10/12/2007

1624

Intruder broke open door and entered.

THAMESFIELD

Burglary dwelling

CHELVERTON ROAD

10/12/2007

1230

10/12/2007

1715

Intruder entered, searched all rooms and stole property, including vehicle.

THAMESFIELD

Burglary dwelling

OXFORD ROAD

11/12/2007

1550

11/12/2007

1645

Intruder slipped latch on rear lower ground floor window, then entered, damaged television and stole Ipod, then left through patio doors.

THAMESFIELD

Burglary dwelling

BALMUIR GARDENS

06/12/2007

0815

06/12/2007

2330

Thief forced entry and removed property.

WEST PUTNEY

Burglary dwelling

DYERS LANE

01/12/2007

1330

01/12/2007

1615

Intruder entered victim's room and stole cash and credit cards.

WEST PUTNEY

Burglary dwelling

UPPER RICHMOND ROAD

07/12/2007

0745

08/12/2007

1200

Intruder used tool on rear patio doors in attempt to enter ground floor flat.

WEST PUTNEY

 

Last Week's Briefing

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 17, 2007