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Police would like to update you with information about a recent burglary in Horspath:

Overnight from Thursday 22nd April into Friday 23rd April 2010 a property in Wrightson Close, Horspath Oxford was subjected to a burglary. The offender or offenders have gained entry by forcing the rear patio door and smashing the glass in the double doors leading from there. A search has been carried out which involved the whole house. If you have any information relating to this message,or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact the Police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 685 of 23rd April 2010. Thank you.

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On Friday 5th February, at approx: 1.30am, a Nissan Micra was stolen from outside a property in Gidley Way, Horspath.
The vehicle was later found parked up in Headington.

If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 62 of 05/02/10. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Passive drugs dogs help crack down on drugs in Thame and Wheatley.
Police were out on patrol in Thame and Wheatley on 11 January with passive drugs dog, Benson, in an operation to help crack down on the supply and use of illegal drugs.
The operation was carried out in a number of licensed premises and public spaces.
Sgt Chris Hazell, leading the operation, said: "We carried out a number of searches at various licensed premises in the area and issued street cautions to four people for the possession of cannabis.
"A 24-year-old man was arrested in North Street on suspicion of possessing a class A drug and has been released on bail until 23 January.
"The licensees of the pubs welcomed the operation and stated it sent out a good message to the public that drugs will not be tolerated in local pubs and that both landlords and the police will continue the fight against it and stamp it out altogether.
"This was not a one-off operation - the dogs were an excellent resource in the help to tackle drug crime and they will be used again in the future."
If you have any information regarding the supply of drugs, or would like to join the Pubwatch scheme contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour non-emergency number 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Members of the neighbourhood team can be contacted via 0845 8 505 505. For more information about the neighbourhood team, please visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk .

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On Wednesday 16th December, between 10:30hrs & 13:30hrs, a property in South End, Garsington, was burgled. Entry was gained by forcing a kitchen window and jewellery was stolen.

Two white males, in their early 20's were seen. Male one had dark hair and was wearing a dark green parka jacket with a fur lined hood. The second male who is described as thinner, was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and dark tracksuit bottoms with three stripes down the side.

If you have seen these males or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 698 of 16/12/09. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Overnight between 15th to 16th December, two tractors were stolen from Rycote Lane Farm, in Milton Common.

Description as follows:
1 X John Deere 6230 Premium 40kph Registration Number HY08 DZZ S/N L06230G569313
1 X John Deere 7530 Premium 50kph Registration Number OU09 DWZ S/N L07530N599218

For country watch members: If you are offered these tractors or have any information please call the police on 08458 505 505.
For all other watch members: If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and state you are responding to a Ringmaster message.

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Overnight between Monday 7th December at 20:00hrs & Tuesday 8th December at 07:45hrs, a green Landrover Discovery vehicle was stolen from outside a property in The Green, Horspath.

There was also theft of a White Vauxhall Corsa from outside a property in Main Avenue, Sandford on Thames, which has been recovered in Cuddesdon Road, Horspath.

Please be extra vigilant and keep a look out for any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area. If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and state you are responding to a Ringmaster message. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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On Saturday 5th December, at approx: 00:35hrs, a vehicle was broken into in Manor Drive, Horspath. An Ipod and stereo were stolen.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area to the police. If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 65 of 05/12/09. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Sometime between the hours of 23:00 on Thursday 3rd December 2009 and 07:30 on Friday 4th December 2009 a property on The Green, Horspath was subjected to a burglary. The offender or offenders have gained entry by unknown means and keys to a vehicle - a black suzuki swift, wallet and television have been stolen. If you have any information relating to this message, or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact the Police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 249 of 4th December 2009. Thank you.

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Residents warned over refund scam.

Residents are being urged to be on their guard against bogus officials offering to give council refunds, relating to council tax, business rates or benefits.
People are being called and told they qualify for a refund and then asked for their bank account details so the payment can be made. They are also informed an "admin" fee will be charged.
Similar types of attempted fraud have been reported across the country. These can range from phone calls to emails.

South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils are both warning residents to be on their guard against these scams. Neither Council would phone or email to request details of bank accounts to refund overpayments. Neither would it charge for such a service. Anyone due a refund would receive a bill detailing exactly how much they are owed.

Cllr Tony de Vere, Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council and Executive Member for Community Safety, said: "We urge anyone who is unsure that a caller is genuine to ask them for their name and job title and then phone them back via the respective council switchboards - 01491 823000 for South residents and 01235 520202 for Vale residents. If the situation is suspicious, please report it to the police on 0845 8 505 505."

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On Tuesday 13th October, at approx: 08:45hrs, a property in Gidley Way, Horspath, was the target of an attempted Distraction Burglary.

Two males called at the property and said they had been working at a neighbours property and asked if they could draw water, they then said to flush the toilet. The residents became suspicious and asked the two males to leave, which they did.

They are described as two white males in their 20s, one had black hair and the other had short brown hair, both were wearing jeans. One was said to have a slight Irish accent.

If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area, or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 225 of 13/10/09.

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On Friday 9th October 2009 around 9:20AM a property in Old London Road, Wheatley was subjected to a distraction burglary. The offender was described as being a white male, small in height, of slim build, wearing a light coloured jumper and jeans with a pattern on them. He had dark hair and was clean shaven. He knocked saying they were doing the neighbours conservatory and that he needed to turn the water off. He went through the aggrieved's jewellery box, through a drawer and has taken bank cards and around £200 in cash. Please be extra vigilant and if you have any information relating to this message, or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact the Police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 311 of 9th October 2009. Thank you.

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Good News/Result Message:

First result message sent on behalf of Oxfordshire Trading Standards Rogue Trader Unit:
A Rogue Trader, Tom Mobey, aged 57, of West Croft, Berinsfield, Oxon, was found guilty of three counts of fraud and jailed for 18 months.

Second result message:
Paul Hutton, aged 29, of Luker Avenue in Henley, was charged on 25/09/09 with burglary and theft from a motor vehicle on 23 July.
Hutton has been released on bail to appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court on 12 October.
The charges are in relation to a burglary at a property in Tilebarn Close when two mobile phones and cash was stolen and the theft of a satellite navigation system from a vehicle, which was parked in Hop Gardens, Henley.

Operation Breaker is a Force-wide campaign aimed at reducing the number of burglaries across the Thames Valley area. For crime prevention information and advice to help keep your home protected, please visit http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprev/crprev-home.htm

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Man pleads guilty to burglary - South Oxfordshire
Thomas Pancott, aged 31, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to a burglary that happened in Little Milton, on 27 March.
He has also asked for five other burglaries to be taken into consideration.

PC Ian D'Angeli, investigating the burglaries, said: "This is a great result for the community.
"Pancott has been fighting a heroin addiction since the age of 15 and has pleaded guilty to this offence and cleared up five further burglaries in the area. He has been remanded in custody for sentencing on 27 July.
"Burglaries can cause real concern for the community and we hope that this result reassures residents and shows that we are taking positive action to deal with any burglars in our area."

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The Home Office has introduced a new Self-assessment tool to help people check their home security. An online questionnaire "How Safe is Your Home" is available and takes approx. 3 minutes to complete. If you haven't already completed this questionnaire, please visit the Home Security Self Assessment questionnaire website.

There is also a FREE advice pack available from the Home Office which contains burglary leaflets, discount vouchers on home security products from some leading DIY stores and details of the Policing Pledge. This pack contains a copy of the Home Security Self Assessment questionnaire, for those of you who are unable to carry it out online.

Only one pack will be issued per person, so each NHW member will have to order their own pack. Call the Home Office Publications Department FREE on 0800 456 1213.

Please pass these details onto all members of your NHW scheme, thank you.

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Good News/Result Message:

Today, Friday 15h May 2009, a 19 year old male Declan Williamson, from Bullingdon Road, was convicted at Crown Court and given a two year prison sentence, after being charged with 5 burglaries and admitting a further 4 vehicle offences.

The burglaries took place in February in the Waterperry, Horspath and Holton areas of Oxfordshire.

PC Ian D'Angeli, leading the investigation said "I am pleased that Williamson has received a custodial sentence. This conviction shows that we deal robustly with burglars in our area."

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