Neighbourhood Watch

This message relates to police log 261 of the 29th May 2009. 

Three males are offering gardening work in Exeter today 29th May 2009, from a white Ford Transit Tipper index number X271GBH. 

Please be wary of dealing with these people as we have had a complaint relating to the quality of their work. All cold callers should be treated with suspicion. Local tradesmen of known good reputation should be employed instead.

Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444. 

Thankyou for your continued support of the Community Messaging System.

Neighbourhood Watch - Again

This message relates to Police Log No. 232 04/05/09. 

A man called on a property in the Exeter area claiming to need to service the boiler.  After he had left the property it was discovered that a bank book was missing.  He is described as white male, aged about 60, 6ft tall, well built, wearing a woolly hat and light jacket.  He didn't show any ID.  

If you have a call from this man, please note any vehicle he may be driving and contact:

 08452 777 444 quoting police log 232 04/05/09

Neighbourhood Watch - Phone Scam

This message relates to Police Log No.150 29/04/09. 

There have been many incidents throughout the Devon area of households receiving telephone calls from someone claiming to be BT and stating that there is an outstanding amount owing to them.  This is a scam.  Bank card details including PIN numbers are being requested.  Please do not give your card details out to anyone on the phone.  Thank you.

 
Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444

Neighbourhood Watch - SKY Engineers

This message relates to Police Log No.307 24/04/09. 

There was an incident in Exeter where an household was visited by 2 men claiming to be SKY engineers.  They arrived in a van both wearing blue polo shirts and combat trousers and gained entry to a property.  They looked offical with plastic badges around their necks but their claims were false if you have a visit from these gentleman please do not let them in and contact:

08452 777 444 quoting police log 307 24/04/09. 

Neighbourhood Watch - Bogus callers

This message relates to Police Log No. 523 09/04/09.

As always there have been several incidents this week of bogus callers in the Devon area.  The latest was in Exeter on Thursday evening.  Callers use many claims to try to gain entry to people's homes: the Water Board, Council, window installers, also the BBC checking on digital switchover.  Their aim is to commit crime.  

Please pass this message to any vulnerable people you know and make sure they are reminded not to allow into their property anyone they do not know.

Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.

Thank you.

The Shelf Under The Noticeboard

Please put on it anything you want to give away.

If it's a plant, don't let it freeze or scorch!

Take it away after two weeks if nobody wants it.