CLIFTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

At the time of writing there were 2 reported crimes during the last period: Incident 31014/06/2019 – Watling Street, between 10.00am and 4.45pm unknown offenders have gained entry via a kitchen window. Incident 162 14/06/2019 – Hillmorton Lane, between Monday10/06/19 and Friday 14/06/19 a shipping container has been emptied and tools have been taken.

Police have issued a warning after there were several burglaries in the county where criminals have committed burglaries through unsecured windows. Police are offering the following advice: Ensure all your windows and doors are locked when you go out and go to bed, burglars can squeeze through small windows. Don't leave windows or doors open on the ground floor when you're elsewhere in the house, it only takes a few seconds for a burglar to get in and out. Keep valuable items, including car keys, away from open windows. 

Theft of sheep is a big problem. There have been thefts of sheep near Clifton, please be vigilant and report anything suspicious. 

Please remember to observe the 20 mph speed limit throughout the 20 mph zone in Clifton; this includes Lilbourne Rd, Hillmorton Ln, Newton Rd, Main St, Rugby Rd, North Rd, South Rd etc. If residents keep their speed to 20 mph or less, then through traffic should also realise they are in a 20 mph zone. 

People are being targeted by criminals saying they are police officers or traffic wardens. The criminal says the individual is parked illegally or has been speeding and they must pay an on the spot fine or face a much higher fine if they refuse. The advice from the police is to refuse to pay until you have been able to verify the authenticity of the police officer or traffic warden.

You can receive details of crimes in Clifton by joining the police Community Messaging Service. You will receive emails from the police from time to time to make you aware of crimes in Clifton, details of local scams and fraudulent activity, crime prevention advice etc. To join this service go to; https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/cms

Please remember the MOBILE POLICE STATION is available for you in Lilbourne Rd from11.00am to 12.00 noon on specific dates. The next one will be advertised on the villagenotice board.

All households in the village are covered by Clifton NHW so there is no need to apply for membership. However, if you would like to know more or take an active part in CliftonNHW please contact Chairman David Glover on 01788 535574 djglover1951@gmail.com