Wokingham

Here is the latest Wokingham Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing update from Neighbourhood Specialist Officer (NSO) PC Mark Powell:

“In my last report I mentioned a small spate of thefts from lockers at sports centres/swimming pools during which wallets and other valuables were stolen. I am happy to report that this appears to have come to an end. An arrest has been made and the matter is now moving through the courts.

“During late June police received a number of calls relating to anti-social behaviour and criminal damage at Wokingham train station car park. The target of this behaviour appeared to be the taxi drivers waiting to pick up fares.

“As a result of an increase in patrols by police and PSCOs to the area there has been a fall in the amount of calls reporting the incidents. A group of youths have been identified and a number of them have been arrested for criminal damage and assault.

“A 16-year-old boy has been charged with criminal damage and is due to appear at Maidenhead Youth Court on July 24. An 18-year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault and will answer his bail on July 18.

“The situation at the train station car park is being closely monitored but I am keen to hear if the problems start up again so please report any incidents.

“The Wokingham Pubwatch meeting took place at the start of the month where publicans discussed two separate incidents involving men engaged in unacceptable drunken aggressive behaviour. Publicans unanimously voted for both men to be banned from entering pubs participating in Wokingham Pubwatch. Their photos will be circulated amongst the publicans so as to assist them in the reduction of alcohol related crime in Wokingham Town Centre.

“Wokingham Pubwatch, supported by Wokingham police and Wokingham Borough Counci, are determined to work together to continue to ensure that there is a safe night time economy in Wokingham Town Centre.

“And finally, I am looking to establish a Wokingham Town Centre surgery in the near future. This will be an ideal opportunity for anybody wishing to speak to me in the flesh and report anything they wish to or speak to me in strict confidence. I promise I do not bite! Watch this space for details of the venue, dates and times.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham