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To all community contacts,
Some of you may not be aware that a new innovative ONLINE WATCH LINK is about to be introduced throughout Monmouthshire.
The scheme known as OWL will revolutionise Neighbourhood watch locally and we need your support in your local community with this new watch scheme.
We  currently have around 20 streets or district co-ordinators in the Usk valley involved in local watches and interested in this new scheme.
If you are not in a street or area with a currently active watch- then help us change that and help you in joining the scheme.
We are looking in the first instance for all co-ordinators,particularly those on e-mail to get in touch with us.
This is simply so we can invite co-ordinators to a local meeting to discuss how OWL works.
The next phase in introducing the OWL system will be to register members locally with the assistance of our local co-ordinators.
This system will replace the now defunct RINGMASTER community telephone messaging system.It is also able to communicate through various mediums including telephone messages ,sms,e-mail so if you haven`t got a computer at present don`t worry.
Please pass this message around your neighbours and friends as we need co-ordinators in as many areas or streets as possible.I hope that within the next week I could forward the watch liason officer Sergeant Samuel Atkinson a comprehensive list covering all local wards including Usk,LLanbadoc fawr,Llangybi fawr,Llanover Fawr,Raglan and Goytre Fawr police wards.If you live in these areas please enquire about your local watch to see if you have a local co-ordinator or not.If in doubt or you would like to set one up in your street or community then please send us your contact details.
Don`t miss this opportunity to join this fantastic new online neighbourhood watch scheme via usk@gwent.pnn.police.uk
PC 314 MIKE THOMAS  USK NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM.


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To all community contacts,

Since my last monthly report on the 5th July 2010 the following has been reported in the below wards,

Raglan.
13th July 2010 - A set of golf clubs were reported stolen from the Crown Inn Public House, Raglan.
30th July 2010 - 50 metres of irrigation pipe were reported stolen from Raglan Parc Golf Club.
In August no crime has been reported to date.


Usk.
11th July 2010 - Cast iron table and chairs were reported stolen from a garden at a house in Priory Gardens.
17th July 2010 - A gentleman reported his car being scratched overnight outside a house in Sunnyside.
19th July 2010 - The front door of Usk Cricket Club was forced open but nothing stolen.
21st July 2010 - A radio was reported stolen from a vehicle overnight in Priory Gardens.
28th July 2010 - A Raleigh Admissions Mountain Bike was reported stolen overnight near Maryport Street Car Park. This was later found and handed back to the owner.
In August no crime has been reported to date.


Llangybi Fawr.
5th July 2010 - A chain Hoist was reported stolen from a barn at Whitehall Farm, Llantrisant.
13th July 2010 - A Ram including pins and pipes of a bailer grab was reported stolen from Upper Pencraig Farm, LLanhennock. This is believed to have taken place sometime between midday 5th July and 10:30 am 13th July.
15th July 2010 - Three surf boards were reported stolen from Great House Farm, Llanllywel.
16th July 2010 - A bale squeezer (that fits onto a tractor) was reported stolen from a farm in Llangybi.
4th August 2010 - Power tools were reported stolen from an outbuilding at a cottage in Llatrisant. The lock had been forced open and items removed.


Llanbadoc Fawr.
20th July 2010 - A large cannabis cultivation was discovered in a local property. A number of people have been arrested.
25th July 2010 - A silver Rover (possibly a 200 series) made off without paying for fuel at Woodside Garage, Llanbadoc.
27th July 2010 - A Honda HRX216 Petrol Lawn Mower was reported stolen from an insecure detached garage/workshop at a property in Gwehelog.
In August no crime has been reported to date.


Goytre Fawr.
6th July 2010 - An Ivor Williams 3.5 Tonne Plant trailer and an unknown quantity of diesel were reported stolen from a premises at Uskvale Park Estate, Mamhilad.
14th July 2010 - At the Secret Garden, Mamhilad a vehicle was entered and a stereo stolen.
18th July 2010 - A car battery and electric fence were reported stolen from a farm in Little Mill.
21st July 2010 - An assault was reported on a teenager in the Goytre area.
In August no crime has been reported to date.


Llanover Fawr.
16th July 2010 - Two wheels were removed from a trailer that was parked near to the Village Hall, The Bryn.
18th July 2010 - 7 rolls of fencing and 4 rolls of barbed wire were reported stolen from Cefn Coch Farm.
20th July 2010 - 14-15 Guinea Pigs were reported stolen from a garden overnight at a house in Llanarth.
7th August 2010 - A hole approximately 3ft was cut in a fence at Raglan Garden Centre. Nothing was taken.


Please continue to report all suspicious activity via the 24 hour Heddlu Gwent Police Call Centre on 101.
If you believe a crime is in progress dial 999.


*Important Message
In the next couple of months a new Neighbourhood Watch system is being introduced.
This system is called 'Owl' (Online Watch Link).
Local  Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators are asked to email us at Usk@gwent.pnn.police.uk as we are currently updating all watch records in preparation for the introduction of this new system. This system has replaced the Ringmaster telephone communication system. If you are a local watch co-ordinator (and/or deputy co-ordinator) and wish to help setup or continue the Neighbourhood Watch in your district/ street please email us at Usk Station as soon as possible.
Please supply your name, address, telephone contact number and email address and title your email Owl.The sooner these details are recieved the quicker we will be able to help support the introduction of this new system.

Regards,
Pc 314 Mike Thomas    Pc 429 Lenny Oliver        PCSO 31 Matt Brustad        PC 83 Steve Cowles.
Usk Neighbourhood policing team.

 

To all Usk , Raglan ,LLanover, Goytre, LLangybi and Llanbadoc ward
contacts:
Please could you view the below highlighted " links"  in relation to a
burglary reduction iniative that Heddlu Gwent Police are currently
conducting.Please forward this e-mail onto your e-mail contacts if
able.
Thanks for your continued support.
Pc 314 Mike Thomas Usk Neighbourhood Policing team.
usk@gwent.pnn.police.uk


>>> Kate Tuck 13/07/2010 08:57 >>>
All,

Please can you forward the following links to your partners, KINS and
members of the public in your email databases?

The links will take people to the 'Be Aware' video we have made to warn
people to lock their doors and windows with the aim of reducing
burglaries through home insecurities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7EsFUUyTE4

http://www.giocompario.com/adverts/be-aware/?utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=BeAware


 

To all Community contacts,

At 1930 hours on Monday 12th July 2010- the next local showing of the "COW"road safety film is due to take place at the Usk Platform centre(Usk Youth centre) at Maryport street Usk.(The red brick building down the road from the One Stop shop.).This film is about the consequences of driving whilst using a mobile telephone.

The event is for interested local young drivers particularly those in the 17 years to 30 years age bracket to see this short film.It is around 40 minutes long and we are hoping that staff from our Heddlu Gwent Police road policing unit and local fire service staff will be available afterwards to discuss the distressing and emotive issues portrayed in this film.
Parents with younger children are advised that it is very graphic and shows the horrific consequences of a road collision.Younger teenagers should be warned in advance of the content of this film which is very realistic- but if parents wish to attend with them then please do so.I am advised anyone under 14 years should not see this film for this reason.

This short film has over 8 million "hits" on the internet,has attracted international road safety attention,was filmed and produced locally in the Heddlu Gwent police area by Gwent Police in conjunction with Newport University film school.
I understand it was even in a 2010 BAFTA award short film category recently.

If you have a young driver in your household or just wish to see the film please come along.

This is a free event to all,with kind permission of the Monmouthshire youth service for use of their hall and facilities.

Pc 314 Mike Thomas Usk.

 

To all Community contacts,

Since my last monthly report on the 06th June 2010- the following has
been reported in the below wards,

Usk
07 June 2010-Over 30 Hanging Baskets stolen at Manor Court and The
Willows Garden centre.A Stone trough was also taken this weekend from
the frontage of a house at Porthycarne Street.
A small number of slate tiles were damaged- on the Usk Community
Education Centre(CEC) building roof,just above the rear fire
escape.However this has occurred three times this month on the 07th June
,15th June and 07 July 2010.On this last occasion a tile was then used
to break a centre window.Please report any teenagers playing on this
fire escape.
16 June 2010-Building materials were reported stolen at the Barratt
site Monmouth road.A vehicle was seen at this crime and enquiries are
continuing to trace two males using the car.
21 June 2010- midnight Saturday 19th a stone possibly cracked a car
windscreen near old railway bridge Abergavenny road.
25 June 2010-windscreen cracked between 1330 hours and 1745 hours at
Burrium Gate.

LLangybi Fawr
07 June 2010-A childs "Thunderkat" 110 cc Quad was stolen from a
outbuilding at Gwernddu farm,Llantrisant
10 June 2010-£60 of diesel was  reported stolen from a Landrover parked
at  WhiteHall farm Llantrisant.
12 June 2010-a fishing rod left on the bank of the river Usk near the
Newbridge Inn,Tredunnock was stolen.
13 June 2010-an unattended  motorcycle (with a puncture) was stolen on
the Lower Prescoed lane-Coedypaen between 1215 and 1430 hours.
17 June 2010-a coach was entered on the 16th at Llandegfedd reservoir
and property belonging to three members of a Scottish womens
international fly fishing team were stolen.On the 22 June 2010 Two
canoes and buoyancy aids were reported stolen overnight at the
reservoir.The canoes were later found on the reservoir.
23 June 2010 a field at Llantrisant was set alight and approx 3 acres
of grass destroyed having recently been cut for bailing.

LLanbadoc fawr
10 June 2010-an unsuccessful attempt to enter a workshop at a Llanbadoc
Farm was made.This premises had been subject to a Burglary in March but
the owner had increased his security which prevented further loss on
this occasion.
17 June 2010 1.4 tonnes of pre-fabricated steel angle iron was reported
stolen from Morgans of Usk,Woodside Industrial estate sometime within
the last month.On the 21 June 2010 between 1500-1630 hours a rucksack
and contents belonging to a staff member again at Morgans (was taken via
an open cab of a vehicle)was stolen.
24 June 2010 an " M reg" Blue Landrover 90 defender model with white
tailgate was stolen from Kemys House Farm,Kemys Commander.This vehicle
was stolen in the early hours of the morning and within two hours of
0540 am.
03 July 2010 as a result of a house burglary-property including
Jewellery and a  car-Silver Vauxhall Corsa (08 plate) were stolen
between 0730-1350 hours at Beaufort Crescent,Monkswood.Vehicle keys were
amongst items taken from the kitchen after the back door of the house
was left unlocked .


Please continue to report all suspicious activity via the 24 hour
Heddlu Gwent Police Call Centre on 101.
If you believe a crime is in progress dial 999.

The next PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER (P.A.C.T.) meeting will
be held from 0900 hours to 12 Midday tomorrow....
Tuesday morning 6th JULY 2010 at the Maryport Street(North) car park
Usk.
Just look out for the RED Double Decker London Bus...it will be on
board!!

Concerns,Advice  or Issues?
Come and see us and our local partners for an informal chat on the bus.

All are welcome.

PC 314 Mike Thomas
USK NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM.     
usk@gwent.pnn.police.uk
TEL: 01495 233905 (NON-URGENT ENQUIRIES)


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To all Community contacts,

In the last Month since my last e-mail report of the 04th May 2010- the
following crimes have been reported in the following wards,

Usk
On the 05th June 2010- A strimmer and rotivator were reported taken
from a shed at the Factory lane Usk allotments.This is the only crime
reported in June in the town  ward.

Five crimes were reported since my last report in MAY.
On the 24th May 2010 a glass front door panel at a Ladyhill address was
reported damaged.
On the 22th May 2010 a bike which had been left outside an address on
Mill street Usk overnight was reported stolen.
On the 16th May 2010 a car aerial was unscrewed off a Mitsubishi Colt
motor car at Maryport Street car park.
On the 15th May 2010 a rear door glass was broken on a Mill Street
address.
On the 10th May 2010 a skylight on a camper van parked on Maryport
Street was damaged.

Llangybi Fawr

No crime has been reported in June in Llangybi.

Three crimes were reported in May since my last report
On the 25th May 2010  a Sat Nav,Chainsaw and an air rifle were reported
stolen from unlocked vehicles on Perthellic farm,Croesyceiliog.
On the 07th May 2010 2 males were disturbed at Little Dowlais
farm,Llangybi around 1940 hours attempting to steal two off road
bikes.They were unsuccessful but lost on foot after a pursuit acrooss
country.
On the 06th May 2010 a 3 tonne dumper truck,a 4 foot digging bucket and
a 6 foot grading bucket were reported stolen overnight from the Usk
showground (Ryder cup parking improvement works).

Llanbadoc Fawr

On the 02nd June 2010 the vestry door on St Madoc`s Church Llanbadoc
was forced.A communion cabinet and box were opened but nothing
appears to have been stolen at that time.This is the only crime reported
this month in the ward.

Four crimes were reported in May since my last report
On the 14th May 2010 600 litres of Heating oil was reported stolen
(since the previous Sunday) again at St Madoc`s Church Llanbadoc.
On the 11th May 2010  a quad bike and two trailers were reported stolen
from a shed at Kemys House farm,Kemys Commander.The perpetrators drove
across country through fields to commit this crime.
On the 10th May 2010 a cash box and contents were stolen at a burglary
at a Llanbadoc business premise(Grid Xitek,Mayfield Lodge).The alarm
activated on the premises which is adjacent to the Glen Yr afon hotel
and is believed to have disturbed the intruders.
On the 04th May 2010 30 metres of electric cabling connected to a water
pump was stolen between midday and 2pm at Hill farm ,Glascoed.

Goytre Fawr

On the 03rd June 2010 a shed at Ty Draw,Little Mill was entered-hinges
unscrewed-and a petrol disc cutter stolen.This is the only crime
reported this month in the ward.

Four crimes were reported in MAY.
On the 30th May 2010 a small window of a house under construction at
Capel ed lane,Goytre was damaged.2 males were recorded by CCTV
footage on the site- which was recording on the premises concerned.
On the 17th May 2010  a contractor`s mini Excavator(JCB 803 standard
front arm model) was stolen over the weekend  from a culvert works/
field near Ty Llwyd farm Goytre.
On the 07th May 2010 a 2 wheel water bowser was reported stolen from Ty
Mawr,Goytre overnight.
On the 06th May 2010 a carcass of a beheaded lamb was left on a swing
at Goytre Park.

Raglan

On the 01/06/2010 a scrapped vehicle was reported stolen by the owner
at Treworgan common,Llandenny.This is the only crime reported this month
in the ward.

Six crimes were reported in May since my last report and this ward is
the "crime hotspot" for the Usk neighbourhood policing wards at
present.
On the 26th May 2010 (0230 hours) an unsuccessful burglary occurred at
the A40 Raglan Services.Damage was caused-no property was stolen after
alarms activated.
On the 24th May 2010 a radio,disc cutter and drill were taken from the
Old Vicarage,Llandenny.None of the stolen items were securely stored
whilst building works were ongoing there.
On the 22nd May 2010 a trailer was stolen from a driveway at St
Quentin, Llandenny.
On the 19th May 2010 a lorry driver found 3/4 of his tank of fuel
stolen overnight from a lay-by north of Raglan services.
On the 18th May 2010 a ride on lawnmower was stolen from a garden at
The Lodge,Llandenny.
On the 18th May 2010 a further substantial burglary occurred at Frank
Sutton`s Castle Garage,Old Monmouth Road Raglan.Over £20,000 worth of
ride on mowers and two trailers were taken.These premises have now been
targetted twice since April.

Llanover fawr

On the 05th June 2010 a burglary was reported at the Raglan Garden
Centre and a fence was cut and a pond filter was stolen.This is the only
crime reported this month in the ward.

Two crimes were reported in May 2010 since my last report.
On the 31st May 2010 a Victorian cast iron fireplace and grate was
taken off a trailer left overnight on a driveway at Ty Ysgol, Llandewi
Rhydderch.
On the 10th May 2010 a small quantity of lead flashing was stolen at St
Peters Church roof Nantyderry.A number of roof tiles and guttering was
damaged to remove this lead.

As you all will note above-many of the crimes listed above are very
opportunistic.Simple crime prevention measures like securing your
valuables out of sight will prevent you from becoming victims.Please
note that by replacing wood screws in shed doors with a nut,washer and
bolt prevents locks being easily levered off.Please also try and avoid
leaving items in view.We are conducting increased patrols in view of the
recent increase in commercial premises being burgled.Please call us if
you hear alarms activate or any suspicious activity if you live or work
near any of the premises listed.

Plant machinery and tools,Trailers and metal/fuel  related thefts
account for most crimes locally. If you can assist information with any
of these crimes please call Heddlu Gwent police on 101 or the Usk
neighbourhood policing team on 01495 233905(non-urgent).
Alternatively on e-mail via  usk@gwent.pnn.police.uk


Monmouthshire continues to be a a very safe place to live and work.

Pc 314 Mike Thomas /Pc 429 Lenny Oliver/Pcso Steve Cowles/Pcso Matthew
Brustad/Pcso Phil Barclay-
                                              Usk Neighbourhood
Policing Team.


 

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To all Community contacts-all wards,

On Monday morning 07/06/2010 a number of crime related incidents were reported in the Usk town ward where hanging baskets,and a garden trough  were reported stolen over the weekend.
Over 30 floral hanging  baskets were taken from a local garden nursery and others taken from a local OAP complex.

It may be coincidental but a white van with a number similar to "CN55 SVD" (index not correct) was sighted around 10pm on Sunday night at the Glen yr Afon Hotel when a male in flourescent clothing was disturbed by staff seeking used cooking oil containers.If you have seen a similar registered vehicle or person seeking oil please report it by calling Heddlu Gwent Police on  "101".

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE.
Please consider securing your hanging baskets with a plastic tie - by securing the basket chain to any wall bracket -a few pence for a plastic tie can easily prevent your basket be removed.The stolen trough was of a considerable weight but taken from a frontage of an address.If you have similar flower displays please consider trying to secure them in place to prevent their removal.Put your Post Code (and house number/name) on any floral display containers if able to make them identifiable.

Thank you,
PC 314 Mike Thomas.