The message below has been brought to my attention by Peter Clifford, the Chairman of Chilton Parish Council. It is of particular importance to readers in Chilton, but residents elsewhere should take note too!
'Police officers would like to remind residents in the Newton, Chilton, Assington and Leavenheath areas to keep property secure after a spate of thefts and burglaries in villages along the A134.
Between the 6th of September and the 12th November there have been fifteen reported incidents, which include thefts from sheds, greenhouses, gardens and vehicles. Of these fifteen incidents less than half of the items had been left secure.
Please keep vehicles locked and remove valuables even if only leaving them for a short while. Keep tools and sheds secure with a good quality lock and consider the use of a shed alarm.
We rely heavily on information received from the public, not only are we asking people to be more vigilant about their security but we would also like to hear from anyone who notices suspicious activity around vehicles or properties.
Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police.
www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm
DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.
Police Direct Team
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