There have been a number of burglaries reported in Bursledon in the last 3 days. 
These reports are for sheds, garages and outbuildings.
 
Please take the time to read the crime prevention information attached, to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Register all valuables, inc bikes and power tools at www.immobilise.com  
 
Can you help? We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Did you see or hear anything or anyone?
Do you have Private CCTV a Dash Cam or Smart Doorbell footage that could help catch the offenders? 

• Call 101 ref 44190457083.
• Or online - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Have you heard, or do you know who is involved in this?
Please don't forget if you have information and want to remain 100% anonymous you can contact CrimeStoppers on

• Call 0800 555 111.
• Or online - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

JARVIS FIELDS - Fri 20th, between 19:50 hrs and 20:20 hrs, attempt on a garage, 2 young people ran off.
HILL PLACE - Fri 20th 12:00 hrs to Sat 21st 10:30 hrs, shed lock forced.
LONG LANE - Thurs 12th 12:00 hrs to Sat 21st 11:30 hrs, shed lock damaged.
JARVIS FIELDS - Sat 21st, between 14:30 hrs and 14:42 hrs, 3 young people trying to break into garages.
LONG LANE - Fri 20th 20:00 hrs to Sat 21st 08:00 hrs, 2 outbuildings broken into.
QUEBEC GARDENS – Sat 21st 18:00 hrs to Sun 22nd 09:15 hrs, shed broken into, CARRERA CROSSFIRE bike stolen.
QUEBEC GARDENS – Sat 21st 23:00 hrs to Sun 22nd 08:00 hrs, attempt to break into shed.
 
Please help us reach more people with Hampshire Alert, let your neighbours, friends and family know we send out alerts. Please forward this email so they can register direct at www.hampshirealert.co.uk
Please do not reply to this alert message – you must call 101 or CrimeStoppers.
 
As always, thank you for your time, PCSO Mica Woodcock. 

Message Sent By
Mica Woodcock (Police, PCSO, Eastleigh District)

Hampshire Police are trying to spread the crime prevention message this winter season throughout the beats within the Hedge End North and South Sectors.

Basic Burglary Crime Prevention Measures:
What can you do to make your home look & sound occupied when you are not there?  
Please look out for your neighbours, family and friends – If you see something obvious that could be a risk – tell them.

*  Leave a radio on during the day.
*  Do you have Alexa, Google home or similar? Check out what ‘burglar deterrent’ skills / options there are.
*  Set a timer for a lamp and or a radio to come on once it gets dark - Most electric timers are under £10.
*  If you have an alarm system, make sure you use it.
*  Never leave keys in doors - Front or back.
*  Don’t leave keys near to or in sight of a window or door.
*  Double lock your doors – Pull the handle up, turn the key and remove the keys.
*  Remove valuables from view on the ground floor.
*  Lock side gates and ensure fencing / boundaries are in good repair.
*  Don’t leave ladders or tools out.
*  Check your property for loose brickwork, heavy items within reach, that could be used to smash a window or door.

Christmas Presents - Please record your new gadgets serial nos, frame nos, makes and models on www.immobilise.com 
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Please do whatever you can to reduce the likelihood of you becoming a victim.

Kind Regards, PCSO Mica Woodcock.

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Message Sent By
Mica Woodcock (Police, PCSO, Eastleigh District)

Hampshire Trading Standards has received several alarming reports whereby residents have been approached by cold callers offering to do roofing or drainage work.  Attempts have been made to get the resident to pay using their bank card and a hand held device has been produced by the cold caller / Trader into which the resident puts their bank card and PIN.  In other cases the residents have been told they are due compensation for any inconvenience, which can be put back onto their bank card using the handheld device.  

Once the callers have the bank card and PIN details they have gone on to withdraw unauthorised amounts from the residents’ accounts.  It would appear that handheld devices may also have been recording the PIN numbers entered by the resident.
Although the incidents reported so far involve roofing and drainage work, other home improvement sectors may also be used as a method of getting card and PIN details.  Therefore, Trading Standards are warning the public to be vigilant, and never pay or accept refunds from cold callers using hand held bank card payment machines. 
NEVER DISCLOSE YOUR PIN TO ANYBODY. 
This warning applies Countywide.  
Members of the Buy With Confidence scheme are fully audited to ensure their trading practices are legal, honest and fair. All members have been checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection laws. Details can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, emailing buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the Buy With Confidence website. 
Traders who agree work at the home of an individual or at a place other than their usual business premises are required by law to provide consumers with a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives a 14 day cooling off period from the date the work starts. Even if work has started, there is still a legal right to cancel, although some payment may be required for materials. 
To inform Trading Standards about traders offering services where false claims are suspected, report the matter to our partners at the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06. Please try to obtain a name and address for the company.
Doorstep Crime can also be reported to Hampshire Police on their non-urgent number 101 or dial 999 if you feel threatened or intimidated.

Hampshire Trading Standards has recently been made aware, by Hampshire Police, of a cold call involving a Vivid Housing tenant.
The tenant received a visit from 2 men who claimed to be from Vivid Housing and had been sent the property to clean the guttering.  They stated that it was an annual requirement and asked for £65 to do the work.  When questioned further, the men said they would speak to Vivid Housing’s Head Office and get back to the tenant.  Both left, and no further contact has been received by the tenant.
Although this incident involved traders falsely claiming to be from Vivid Housing and was in the Basingstoke area, the warning applies to all Housing Association tenants Countywide.  Any tenants receiving such cold calls are advised to contact their Housing Association directly for further advice and guidance.
Members of the Buy With Confidence scheme are fully audited to ensure their trading practices are legal, honest and fair. All members have been checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection laws. Details can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, emailing buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the Buy With Confidence website.
Traders who agree work at the home of an individual or at a place other than their usual business premises are required by law to provide consumers with a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives a 14 day cooling off period from the date the work starts. Even if work has started, there is still a legal right to cancel, although some payment may be required for materials.
To inform Trading Standards about traders offering services where false claims are suspected, report the matter to our partners at the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06. Please try to obtain a name and address for the company.
Doorstep Crime can also be reported to Hampshire Police on their non-urgent number 101 or dial 999 if you feel threatened or intimidated.