Essex Community Messages received in March 2017
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25/3/17
Essex Police have been alerted to a doorstep scam occurring in the Benfleet area, whereby the elderly and vulnerable are being targeted by a person purporting to have left Southend hospital and are trying to get home to the Bournemouth area. This person has obtained an undisclosed amount of cash after the residents felt sorry for him, but he has returned a few days later and tried again. This male is described as being white, thin build, very pale face, aged 40-
This is clearly a scam and the male is targeting residential streets where elderly persons live. If you care for an elderly relative or friend or if you are in the caring profession please reinforce the message that this is definitely a scam and by taking five simple steps they can avoid being a victim of fraud:
1. Keep your door locked.
2. Secure it with a key chain.
3. Do not let anyone in -
4. Do not give cash donations at the door.
5. Call Essex Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) if you are unsure.
Further information can be found on the Action Fraud
If you have any knowledge of this person, please contact Essex Police or you can report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
20/3/17
Children Affected By Parental Imprisonment (Essex CAPI Service)
In every community there are families affected by having a parent in prison or in the criminal justice system.
If this is your family you can talk to a CAPI staff member. Please see further details by CLICKING HERE
19/3/17
At 1243 today, 19th March, Essex Police were alerted to nuisance motor cycles at the sea wall, close to Roscommon Way and the nature reserve. PCSO's attended and located three motor cycles along with their riders. all three riders were checked on the Police National Database and issued S59 warnings, contrary to section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 for off road driving. These warnings mean that for a period of 12 months the rider a vehicle in an anti-
17/3/17
Attempts have recently been made to steal high value plant machinery in Essex. If you see plant that has had its rear light cluster broken or tampered with please inform Essex Police on 101 or 999 if 'in progress'. If plant is being being moved at night without exterior or interior lights visible please inform Essex Police on 999.
15/3/17
We are delighted to see such an increase in numbers of people signing up to our ECM messaging service, and look forward to many more joining us, so please share information with friends and family.
We are interested in your thoughts to ECM and welcome feedback to what our community wants from the Messaging service?
Please don't hesitate to email us at Castlepointandrochfordcpt@essex.pnn.police.uk
11/3/17
Police have received reports of youths setting fires in Rochford last night (10/03/2017), particularly in the areas of Doggett's Close and Prentice Close. If you have any information please email the Community Policing Team at castlepointandrochfordcpt@essex.pnn.police.uk or call the team via Tel No: 101. Author: PC 917 JUDD Distribution: Rochford District
8/3/17
Essex Police have received reports of rogue traders operating in the Rochford area. After being targeted by unscrupulous builders, an elderly resident has handed over a substantial amount of cash in advance for work that was never completed. In addition the victim has been left with a repair bill to rectify the poor work carried out by the builder.
If you are a family member, friend or carer looking after someone in this vulnerable group, then please speak to them and reinforce the following:
Keep them out. Never let anyone in who you are unable to verify who they are. Never leave them unattended or allow them to roam around your house. If in doubt call 999.
Check they are a bona-
Never agree to a price without seeing a written all inclusive quotation. Get at least three quotes, use reputable builders or companies. Employing someone on your doorstep puts you at risk and should be avoided. Reputable companies do not operate in this way, so if in doubt close the door.
Never pay up front. Be satisfied with the work, get a family member, friend or carer to check the work for you before payment. Never take someone's word for it.
Do not agree to go to the bank with them. If you do tell a member of the bank staff who will notify Police.
There are a number of websites & agencies that can assist and provide more information:
Trading Standards -
Action Fraud -
Citizen's Advice Bureau -
Essex Police -
Crimestoppers -
Please call 101 if you think someone you care for has been or is being targeted.
2/3/17
There has been a marked increase in vehicle crime across both Castle Point and Rochford districts, with 93 offences being reported in February. Of this 66 were theft from motor vehicle, 23 vehicles were stolen.
To protect your property, please
Lock and secure it
Remove all valuables
Fit a good quality steering and / or hand brake lock
Park in a well lit residential area
Utilise CCTV, if you have it
Set alarms and immobiliser if fitted
If you see anything suspicious please call Essex Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
1/3/17
Police have been called to incidents recently around Southend and Westcliff but this may be happening in other areas. A male is calling at houses asking for money. He gives various stories and that he is desperate to get back to Bournemouth. He’s described as a white male, aged 30 – 45, bald / thinning hair wearing a dark coloured coat and dark trousers. He may have cuts to his hairline and he has stated to some people that he is diabetic and produced an epi-
If you have any information or can identify this male; please call Essex Police on 101. Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers, free and anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you.
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