Semilong Neighbourhood Watch
Community Messages

[NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Northamptonshire West - 07.10.09 - WN12 - THEFT FM VEH -890]

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

The passenger side window of a vehicle parked in Colwyn Road was smashed sometime between 20.00 Monday 5 October and 09.00 Tuesday 6 October.  The CD player was removed and the glove box emptied onto one of the car seats.

Residents are reminded to secure all vehicles when not in use, even for the shortest periods of time. Please remove valuables rather than hide them in the boot or glove box, activate alarm systems where fitted and use steering locks. If you are able to remove the front panel of vehicle stereos please do so when you leave the vehicle unattended.

Residents are asked to remain vigilant, if you see any one acting suspiciously or anything that concerns you please do report using the dedicated NHW number, alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers quoting reference below.

Thank you

Ref: WB/CMS/890/09

**Northamptonshire Police Contact Details**

Emergency: 999
Dedicated Watch Line: 01604 XXXXXXX
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