Wokingham

Here is the latest Neighbourhood Policing update for the Norreys and Wescott areas of Wokingham from Neighbourhood Specialist Officer (NSO) PC Julie Susel and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Mike Neave:

PCSO Nellie Williams is now fully independent on the area and is enjoying her new role. We have had positive feedback from the Wokingham residents of Norreys and Wescott in the increased high visibility patrols from both Mike and Nellie.

This month we have the opening of the community flat in Eustace Crescent, Wokingham – an exciting initiative which will benefit the community, both young and old.

We are due to hold our second Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) in the flat on Friday 11 January 2008 between noon and 2pm. At this meeting, we are hoping to elect a chair person and secretary. Any local residents are more than welcome to attend.

Mike and Nellie attended the Halloween Party at the same venue. A good time was had by all. A big thanks to all the residents for the warm welcome.

On a more worrying note, there has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles and burglaries on our area. This increase is affecting the area from Froghall Drive and Priesta Avenue to Eustace Crescent, Norreys Avenue. Please be vigilant and call the police if you see anything suspicious.

We are increasing our high visibility Wokingham patrols and are undertaking various initiatives to try to tackle this increase. Please do not leave your Christmas presents on show under the tree and always dispose of boxes that have had high valuable goods in them. Do not leave these boxes on show, awaiting the bin men.

Within the Thames Valley area, it would appear that we have had an increase in the theft of metal. This has affected some residents on our area and again, I would ask you to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

The whole team has been able to get out on foot recently and meet the residents. We are in the process of buying some mountain bikes, so we will be able to cover the whole area on a daily basis. Please feel free to stop for a chat.

May we wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas - with best wishes from the Norreys and Wescott Team.

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham