Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Here is the January/February neighbourhood update for Sandhurst and Little Sandhurst.

Happy new year to all residents in Sandhurst and Little Sandhurst.

This year we welcome back PCSO Rebecca Swann to the Sandhurst neighbourhood team. PCSO Swann will be working part time in the Sandhurst and Little Sandhurst area.

As you are all aware, 2010 has begun with some very wintry weather. This has meant Sandhurst schools have been closed, roads have been treacherous and many shops unable to open. There were quite a few reports of anti-social behaviour around the area involving snowballs being thrown. These were dealt with as quickly as possible and patrols carried out, so that the problem was minimised and local people were able to enjoy themselves in the snow.

There was a loose horse running along the High Street in Sandhurst at the beginning of the month. The horse was led into St Michael's C of E School playing fields as a temporary measure; however the owner has not come to light as yet. We are very grateful to St Michael’s School for putting up with the horse in the field, and also very grateful to Trilakes and the local pet shops for supplying us with hay and the neighbours for supplying water. The horse has now been moved and is waiting to be rehomed.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at the Newsboy post office in High Street, Sandhurst, on Tuesday 29 December.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw anything suspicious is asked to contact Det Con Dave King via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

We have had a couple of criminal damage incidents in Sandhurst this month. One has involved possibly a catapult and lead weights; the other was damage caused to a wing mirror. Anyone with information on this, please let us know on the numbers above.

Anti-social behaviour in Sandhurst is still low, which has been a brilliant start to the year. Many youngsters congregated on the recreation ground to build snowmen and play with friends. The Coffee Spot is still running on a Wednesday evening from 7.30pm; we encourage any young people in the area to come along as it’s a great place to make new contacts and there is a variety of activities.

As the cold weather looks set to stay, if you have any elderly or infirm residents along your road please visit them regularly, as this weather can limit how much they can go out.

PCSO Byrne is holding the next beat surgery on 10 March, outside the Daycentre Charity Shop on York Town Road, Sandhurst from 12pm to 1pm.

If you would like to contact your neighbourhood team or want to report a crime, please contact Thames Valley Police on their non emergency phone number: 0845 8 505 505.

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst