Semilong Neighbourhood Watch
Community Messages

[NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Northamptonshire West - 14.08.09 WB/CMS/530/09 -WN12]

This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents in central Northampton.

Please be aware that a vehicle parked in Upper Thrift Street was broken in to sometime between 23:59 on Wednesday 12 August and 06:00 Thursday 13 August.

The offenders bent back the driver's side door and removed the stereo and a camera. Residents are reminded to secure all vehicles when not in use, even for the shortest periods of time. It is advisable to park in well-lit area if you are unable to park in a garage.  Please remember to remove all valuables from your vehicle rather than hide them in a glove box or boot. Please report any suspicious activity, or anything that concerns you using the dedicated Watch number, alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers on the numbers below quoting reference.

Thank you

Ref: WB/CMS/530/09

**Northamptonshire Police Contact Details**

Emergency: 999
Dedicated Watch Line: 01604 xxxxxx
Northamptonshire Police Switchboard: 101

Alternatively Call Crime Stoppers Anonymously: 0800 555 111

Drugs In Our Community

As you know, drugs are NEVER something we should turn our backs on. Drugs can be addictive, even cannabis and many people commit crime in order to get the cash to pay for drugs. There is also the side issue of dirty needles being left lying around the Semilong Community, as what happened recently when some were found outside Castle School.

For that reason, if you know anything about drugs in our community, please let the police know, let us know, or tell Crimestoppers.

This is an issue which must be tackled.

9th July 2009