Street crimes and burglaries reported between 7th-14th December
STREET CRIME
Crime |
Venue |
Date |
Time |
Method |
Ward |
Robbery business property |
REDGATE TERRACE |
06/12/2007 |
0951 |
16 year old black male entered shop, demanded money from till and hit victim with a baseball bat.. The shopkeeper then defended himself with a cricket bat and the youth left. He was wearing a grey top with a dark hood, tracksuit trousers and a scarf over his face. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Robbery personal property |
LYTTON GROVE |
01/11/2007 |
1545 |
14 year old white male demanded money and threatened to punch victim. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Theft snatch |
FROGMORE |
08/12/2007 |
1645 |
Thief ran up behind victim, snatched her handbag and ran off. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark jeans and a dark blue hat. |
FAIRFIELD |
Robbery personal property |
GARRATT LANE |
07/12/2007 |
1515 |
Two males asked victim for money and phones, then hit him on the face, searched him and punched him again. 1) Aged 11, white, in a light blue hooded Nike top, track suit trousers and trainers 2) aged 12, black, in a dark top, dark trousers and trainers. |
FAIRFIELD |
Robbery personal property |
VARDENS ROAD |
10/12/2007 |
1330 |
17 year old white male threatened victims and demanded property, then stole mobile phone and cigarettes. He wore a light blue hooded top, two pairs of grey tracksuit trousers and white trainers. |
FAIRFIELD |
Theft snatch |
WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET |
03/12/2007 |
1000 |
Purse snatched from victim's hand by thief, no description available. |
FAIRFIELD |
Robbery personal property |
WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET |
06/12/2007 |
1100 |
As victim was using and ATM a 24 year old white female in a black jacket and black trousers attempted to steal victim's cash card, and punched her in the chest. |
FAIRFIELD |
Theft snatch |
ROEHAMPTON LANE |
07/12/2007 |
1158 |
20 year old white female in casual clothing, asked victim for money then snatched her bag. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Robbery business property |
HAYWARD GARDENS |
07/12/2007 |
1440 |
Delivery rider was attacked by four black males who asked for money and beat him up, then searched him, stole his keys and rode off on his moped. 1) Aged 16, in a light grey hooded jumper, blue jeans and a black baseball cap 2) aged 16, in a black hooded jumper with a white cartoon on the front, and with a diamond stud in his left ear 3) & 4) aged 16 and 17, both in hooded tops. |
WEST PUTNEY |
Robbery business property |
UPPER RICHMOND ROAD |
10/12/2007 |
2200 |
As store was closing two black males entered, forced victim to floor and turned off lights. They claimed to have knives and then stole money from safe. Both wore dark hooded tops and black balaclavas/ski masks; one wore dark jeans. |
WEST PUTNEY |
BURGLARY
Crime |
Venue |
Date from |
Time from |
Date to |
Time to |
Method |
Ward |
Burglary dwelling |
CAMBALT ROAD |
11/12/2007 |
1200 |
11/12/2007 |
1900 |
Intruder entered through window and stole property. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
NORTH LODGE CLOSE |
07/12/2007 |
0900 |
07/12/2007 |
1930 |
Intruder forced entry and stole items. |
EAST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
GARRATT LANE |
06/12/2007 |
0930 |
06/12/2007 |
1950 |
Burglar forced entry and removed items. |
FAIRFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
GARRATT LANE |
06/12/2007 |
0850 |
06/12/2007 |
1940 |
Burglar kicked open bottom of door, entered flat and stole property. |
FAIRFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
IRON MILL ROAD |
11/12/2007 |
1300 |
11/12/2007 |
1305 |
Elderly victim returned home and left communal door and front door open. 18 year old white male in a dark hooded top entered, but left when challenged. |
FAIRFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
BESSBOROUGH ROAD |
10/12/2007 |
1655 |
10/12/2007 |
1700 |
Burglar kicked open door of premises whilst victim was inside. |
ROEHAMPTON |
Burglary dwelling |
PENWITH ROAD |
07/12/2007 |
0830 |
07/12/2007 |
1810 |
Burglar entered rear garden, then forced rear bedroom window, entered and stole property. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Burglary dwelling |
TRENTHAM STREET |
11/12/2007 |
0001 |
11/12/2007 |
0005 |
Male, possibly wearing a hat, entered and disturbed victim, who was asleep, leaving when she shouted at him. |
SOUTHFIELDS |
Burglary dwelling |
BRANDLEHOW ROAD |
10/12/2007 |
1624 |
|
|
Intruder broke open door and entered. |
THAMESFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
CHELVERTON ROAD |
10/12/2007 |
1230 |
10/12/2007 |
1715 |
Intruder entered, searched all rooms and stole property, including vehicle. |
THAMESFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
OXFORD ROAD |
11/12/2007 |
1550 |
11/12/2007 |
1645 |
Intruder slipped latch on rear lower ground floor window, then entered, damaged television and stole Ipod, then left through patio doors. |
THAMESFIELD |
Burglary dwelling |
BALMUIR GARDENS |
06/12/2007 |
0815 |
06/12/2007 |
2330 |
Thief forced entry and removed property. |
WEST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
DYERS LANE |
01/12/2007 |
1330 |
01/12/2007 |
1615 |
Intruder entered victim's room and stole cash and credit cards. |
WEST PUTNEY |
Burglary dwelling |
UPPER RICHMOND ROAD |
07/12/2007 |
0745 |
08/12/2007 |
1200 |
Intruder used tool on rear patio doors in attempt to enter ground floor flat. |
WEST PUTNEY |
Last Week's Briefing
WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU CAN HELP?
If you can help solve any of the crimes mentioned above, or can assist in identifying the person(s) responsible, please contact your local police station on 020 7350 1122, or your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, details of which can be found at http://preview.tinyurl.com/2guddc
Alternatively, pass your information to CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give your name or address and you may be eligible for a reward if the information given leads to the arrest and conviction of an offender.
Crimes can also be reported online, through https://online.met.police.uk/ . This is only for non-urgent crimes, where an immediate police response is not required.
ASSISTANCE
Police in Putney
Putney Police Sector Office , Putney High Street (next to the cinema), for crime prevention advice, property marking, etc. Open from Monday to Friday between 11am and 2pm and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm .
Age Concern Wandsworth, tel. 020 8877 8940 can offer advice and assistance to the over-50s, whether or not you have been a victim of crime. You can also report a crime and get advice at the Age Concern Safe & Secure Advice Desk, at 549 Old York Road, London, SW18 1TQ each Thursday from 10am to 1pm, where you can speak to a police Crime Prevention Officer, Victim Support worker or a Community Safety Officer.
Victim Support, tel. 0207 223 1234, is an independent charity that helps people cope with crime.
Trained staff and volunteers, based in local branches, contact people after a crime has been committed, to offer free, confidential support and information. The Police and other organisations refer victims of crime to Victim Support; however some people feel able to ‘pop in’ to one of our branches to ask for assistance.
FLaSH - Free home security and fire safety checks are available for all residents in the borough, including the installation of free smoke detectors and locks on doors and windows where required. If you would like more information on this service, please contact Donna on 020 7223 1234 or e-mail flash@vswandsworth.org.uk . Victim Support Wandsworth manages this service.
December 17, 2007