Item added 27th March 2002
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT:
Tooting & Balham Sector Briefing (Crime Report) Week Ending 22nd Feb:

BURGLARY
One case to bring to your attention this week:
On Thursday 14th March 2002, at about 7.30pm, the front door of premises at Clapham Mansions, Nightingale Lane, were forced using an implement. Fortunately, the intruder was disturbed by occupier, and made good his escape through the kitchen window.

STREET CRIME
Unfortunately the past week has not been a good one in terms of street crime. Five of the reported cases are worthy of attention:

1) On Monday 11th March 2002, at 12.10pm, a lone white male, described as being 6 feet tall, 40 years of age, with grey hair, with a stubble growth on his chin, entered a betting shop in Balham Hill. He was wearing a green three-quarter length jacket and sunglasses, and once inside produced a blue and white carrier bag, intimating that it contained a shot gun. After threatening the staff threats, he left with a quantity of cash.


2) The same day, at 2.30pm, a young man was the victim of a particularly nasty robbery on Tooting Bec Common, near Byrne Road. Two suspects approached their victim, and threatened him with a small knife.As a consequence he handed over his wallet and money. Not content with this his assailants punched him several times to force him to reveal the PIN number of his credit card. They then made off in the general direction of Tooting.

It was only then that the victim realised he had been stabbed in the chest, thankfully he has received treatment and is recovering from his ordeal.

One of those responsible was described as a black skinned man, 20 years of age, 5feet 9inches tall, and of medium build, dressed in a black hooded jumper and blue cap. His accomplice, also black, was slightly built, of similar age and height, with a goatee beard an Afro hair style. He was wearing a grey hooded jumper.


3) The same pair of thieves could also be responsible for a robbery later at 6pm, in a pizza restaurant in Tooting High Street, as well as three similar offences which have happened recently at the same location. On each occasion cash was stolen.

In this latest incident a large knife was used to threaten the staff. Descriptions given were by witnesses were of a black male, 5feet 10inchestall, wearing a blue jacket and black jeans. The second male was also black, and his height given as 5feet 7inches tall, with a goatee beard, dressed in a white sleeved black jacket, and black trousers.


4) On Wednesday 13th March, at 8.10pm, a lady was walking alone along Ethelbert Road, when she was approached from behind, by an athletically built black youth. He is described as being about 18 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and at the time he was wearing a dark hooded top The young man yanked her bag from her grasp and it is believed the he left the scene in a vehicle, possibly a Ford Mondeo, with an index similar to J 718 LOY. Some of the victims' property was found near Crystal Palace, about one and a half hours after the incident.

Do you know anyone who matches the description of this man, who drives or uses a vehicle which could match this description? If you do please contact PS Victoria Machin, details of whom are given at the end of this bulletin.


5) Finally in this section, on Thursday 14th March 2002, at about 3am, the victim was walking under the railway tunnel in Bedford Hill, when he was approached by a black male, 25 years, 5'8", dark hooded jumper, with a front pouch pocket and dark jeans. He was threatened with a long thin knife, and made to hand over property.

He was then frog marched at knife point to Barclays Bank in Balham Station Road, made to withdraw cash from the automatic telling machine and hand it to the assailant. Having been given the cash, the robber then ran off.

ALWAYS remember: No material possession is worth risking life OR serious injury over. They can be replaced - you can't.


STOLEN VEHICLES
The following vehicles were reported as having been stolen this week in the Balham/Tooting area;
Y402UGO - Silver Piaggio Vespa
K304TKE - White Peugeot 205
H723YNX - Green Nissan Sunny

Please remember:
The owners may have had their vehicles returned to them. Always contact the police to deal with the situation. If the vehicle is parked and unattended ring the Wandsworth Police Control Room, telephone 020 8672 9922

If you see someone with the vehicle, DO NOT INTERVENE – dial 999 IMMEDIATELY

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under ‘crime bulletins’ on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 28th February 2002
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT:
Tooting & Balham Sector Briefing (Crime Report) Week Ending 22nd Feb:

BURGLARY

1. Police are keen to locate a black BMW X5, Sport, regristation number, LL51 WXF. This vehicle was stolen from its owners during a particularly horrific aggravated burglary in Twickenham, do you known where it is now, and help solve this crime??


STREET CRIME

1. Robbery occurred in a Building Society, Tooting High Street SW17 on Monday 18th February 2002 at 9.50am. Two suspects entered the premises one suspect vaulted the counter, took money from open tills, whilst the second suspect stood guard on the door. Suspects were followed on foot from the venue as far as Fountain Road where they were lost at the rear of St. George’s Hospital.

Suspect 1: is a black male aged 20 years, 5 feet 6 inches tall, athletic build with short hair wearing dark clothing, grey/cream wollen hat and white trainers.
Suspect 2: is a black male aged about 23 years, 5 feet 7 inches tall wearing a grey or light blue top with white/black trainers.

2. A Securicor Guard was robbed whilst making a delivery to a clothes store in Tooting High Street SW17 on Monday 18th February 2002 at 5.20pm. He was grabbed from behind and his cash box stolen. There are 3 suspects:
suspect 1: is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall aged about 22 years, stocky build wearing a black top and hat.
Suspect 2: is a white male 5 feet tall wearing a black top, possibly hooded.
Suspect 3: is a black male aged about 22 years wearing a royal blue hooded Nike top, gold loop in ear.

Suspects were seen to make off in Totterdown Street. As a result of information from a member of the public, and some good old- fashioned detective work by the Flying Squad, two people have been arrested in connection with this incident. One of whom has been charged with robbery and the other remains on police bail.
Witnesses & information are however still sought in relation to this enquiry.

3. Robbery on Monday 18th February 2002 at 3pm in Coverton Road SW17. The victim carrying a small holdall containing a substantial amount of money was attacked and despite the victim efforts the suspect made off and was chased along Effort Street and Hoyle Road before being lost. Did you see this incident? The suspect is a white male aged about 30 years, 5 feet 8 inches tall, proportionate build with short brown hair wearing dark trousers and dark blue anorak.


INDECENT ASSAULT
1. Outside Moyra Court, Balham High Road on Tuesday 19th February 2002 at 10.45pm. The female victim was followed from her car, which was parked near by, and was indecently assaulted, the suspect is a black male, 6 feet 1 inches tall wearing a black woolly hat and a beige jacket.


STOLEN VEHICLES
Please keep a look out for the following vehicles, which have been reported to the Police as being lost or stolen:

1. Registration: J767 RBD – White Vauxhall Astra.
2. Registration: L139 LFA – Blue Vauxhall Astra
3. Registration: F87 0TP – White Nissan Bluebird.
4. Registration: R24 DNM – Green VW Sharon.
5. Registration: X691 UAF – Black VW Golf.
6. Registration: K974 VKE – Blue Reliant Robin.
7. Registration: L872 RBK - Red Ford Transit Van.
8. Registration: J769 TJM – White Ford Escort.
9. Registration: R957 MNU – Black Ford KA.
10. Registration: P83 SJV – White Vauxhall Midi Van.
11. Registration: S764 TNF – Blue Suzuki TL1000.
12. Registration: S441 JGO – Blue Piaggio.
13. Registration: P246 OBM – White Mazda Panel Van

Please remember:
The owners may have had their vehicles returned to them. Always contact the police to deal with the situation. If the vehicle is parked and unattended ring the Wandsworth Police Control Room, telephone 020 8672 9922

If you see someone with the vehicle, DO NOT INTERVENE – dial 999 IMMEDIATELY

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under ‘crime bulletins’ on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 12th February 2002
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT:
Tooting & Balham Sector Briefing (Crime Report) Week Ending 8th Feb:

BURGLARY:

1. Distraction burglary (bogus caller) happened on Thursday 7th February 2002 at 3.30pm in Western Lane SW12. The suspect, who is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, aged about 25 years wearing a dark suit, stated he was from the premises under renovation next door and that he needed to turn off taps. He was allowed entry and £400 was stolen.


STREET CRIME:

1. Robbery on Wednesday 6th February 2002 at about 7pm in Franciscan Road, SW17. Suspects asked the victim, a 13 year old black female for money they searched her pockets and then punched her. They took her money and mobile phone. Suspect 1: is a black female aged about 15 years old wearing a black/blue hooded jumper, tracksuit bottoms with her hair in a ponytail. Suspect 2: is of a similar description.

2. Robbery on Thursday 7th February 2002 at 4.30pm in Mitcham Road, SW17. The 12 year old victim was followed off a bus, punched in the stomach and had his rucksack taken, from which his mobile was stolen. Threats were also made to stab him. Suspect: is a black male aged about 20 years, 6 feet tall wearing a blue base ball cap, grey coat, black trousers, black Nike trainers with air bubble.

3. Robbery on Monday 4th February 2002 at 9pm in Blakenham Road, SW17 at the junction with Totterdown Street. The victim was approached from behind, pushed into a wall and an expensive blue/grey digital camera stolen. Suspect: is a black male aged about 20 years, 5 feet 6 inches tall wearing a black jacket with grey stripe on right hand shoulder and a grey/black woolly hat.


The theft of mobile telephones continues to be a serious problem. Please take all sensible precautions to safeguard yours, including marking handsets and batteries with your postcode followed by your house or flat number and recording the unique serial number (IMEI number) of your phone. You can find this by keying in *#06# and the number will appear on your phone screen. Watch where you use your phone and please report all cases of theft.


STOLEN VEHICLES:

Please keep a look out for the following vehicles, which have been reported to the Police as being lost or stolen:

1. Registration: X918 OGO – Orange Piaggio from Drakefield Road.

2. Registration: F523 LPG – Grey Sierra from outside Marrion House, Rinaldo Road, SW12.

3. Registration: E763 YKW – Blue Metro from outside Faraday House, Balham Hill, SW12

4. Registration: L827 FPE – Red Renault from Fallsbrook Road.

Please remember:
The owners may have had their vehicles returned to them. Always contact the police to deal with the situation. If the vehicle is parked and unattended ring the Wandsworth Police Control Room, telephone 020 8672 9922

If you see someone with the vehicle, DO NOT INTERVENE – dial 999 IMMEDIATELY

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under ‘crime bulletins’ on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 9th February 2002
FROM WATCH CO-ORDINATOR:
Update:

There have still been no crime reports sent since 1st December. The Watchlink Unit tell me that they have not received any from Tooting Police.

We have received our cheque for £150 which we won in last year's Neighbourhood Watch Awards. The money will be spent on funding continued provision of this website, newsletter production and distribution, and purchasing crime prevention equipment and information for Watch Members to borrow.

Next newsletter due soon!

Best Wishes
Andy

Item added 8th January 2002
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT:
Superquiz News:

Thursday 7th February 2002

In aid of the Wandsworth Young Person of the Year Award Scheme


Doors open @ 6.30 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. start

2nd Floor Staff Canteen
New Town Hall
Wandsworth Town Hall
(Entrance via the main Town Hall car park)


Maximum size of teams 8 people! - Entry fee £3.00 per person

· Prize for winning team

· Spot prizes

· Raffle

· Bring your own Wine or Beer!

· Hot and cold food



Please register your team with Andrew Jolly at Wandsworth Town Hall
on 020 8871 6567

Item added 23rd December
FROM WATCH CO-ORDINATOR:
Festive Greetings & Update:

There have been no crime reports sent since 1st December.

Don't forget to mark all your new Christmas gifts with your postcode and house number - there's advice on crime prevention around the festive season on our Security Advice Page.

May I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a crime free 2002.

Andy.
Watch Co-ordinator.

Item added 1st December
FROM WATCHLINK UNIT EMAIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Briefing - 30th Nov 2001:

STREET ROBBERY
Time & Date: Between 11.30 and 11.35am on Friday 23rd November 2001
Location: Balham Hill
The Offence:
Two people were walking along the road when a silver VW Polo drove passed them. The car stopped and the two occupants got out and robbed the two victims.

The suspects:
The first suspect was a black male aged around 21-25 years, between 5'08" to 5'10" tall wearing a denim jacket, blue/white Nike Air Max trainers and a dark Russian-style hat.
The second was a black male aged around 21-25years, between 6'03" to 6'04", wearing a Nike cap and trousers.

VEHICLES TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION
For your information:"Taking of a vehicle without permission" is when a vehicle has gone missing - (possibly for joy riding) but there is no evidence yet that it has been sold on or kept by the suspect. If there were evidence of the latter two, then it would be classified as "theft of a vehicle".

Here are a few of the vehicles reported to the Police as having been lost or stolen recently:

* Between 10.30pm on Thursday 22nd November & 1.30am on Friday 23 November from Fallsbrook Road SW12, Black Piaggio, Y 584 TGN

* 5.01am on Saturday 24th November from Rosenheath Road SW12, Red Ford Fiesta,
H 697 TGP

* Between 2.30pm and 3.00pm on Sunday 25th November, whilst parked in Garratt Lane SW17, Green Honda Accord, X 933 GLF

* Between 7.30pm and 9.15pm on Monday 26th November 2001 from Salterford Road SW17, Blue Yamaha RG600, T 445 GGT

Please remember
The owners may have had their vehicles returned to them. Always contact the police to deal with the situation. If the vehicle is parked and unattended telephone the Wandsworth Control Room on 020 8672 9922. If you see someone with the vehicle. DO NOT INTERVENE - DIAL 999 IMMEDIATELY.

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletin' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk