We have had a distraction Burglary in Kenilworth Road.
The suspect posed as a workman saying that he needed to turn off the victim's water. Suspect asked the victim to stay in the kitchen and to tell him when the water stopped or changed colour. During this time the suspect while made a tidy search of the premises.
Please ask people to be aware yet again of people posing as workmen to gain entry to their property. Do not let them in. If in doubt call the company they say they are from (get the number from the phone book) or call police.
Also please get a description of what they look like and what they were wearing.
Nicola Pettitt 7345 SX
Police Community Support Officer
Hale SNT
Barnet Borough Police
SNT Phone: 020 7161 9335
SNT Mobile: 07920 233741
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Petition to Stop Barnet's traffic-light controlled crossings being removed.
On 20 Feb the Cabinet of Barnet Council agreed to Councillor Brian Coleman's plan to review every traffic light controlled crossing in Barnet, with the intention of removing them if possible. All decisions on individual crossings would be made under delegated powers.
Julia Hines of Age UK Barnet has created an online petition that states:
Pelican crossings are vital for older people, those with disabilities, including sensory impairment, physical disabilities and learning disabilities and children. Given Barnet Council's record on road safety, we believe money would be better spent improving road safety rather than reducing it. In 2010 Barnet had the highest number of road deaths of any London Borough (9) and the second highest number of accidents causing injury (1520).
To sign her petition, please click here.
Make this post viral by sending this link to your friends and neighbours in Barnet:
www.opra.me.uk
Julia Hines of Age UK Barnet has created an online petition that states:
Pelican crossings are vital for older people, those with disabilities, including sensory impairment, physical disabilities and learning disabilities and children. Given Barnet Council's record on road safety, we believe money would be better spent improving road safety rather than reducing it. In 2010 Barnet had the highest number of road deaths of any London Borough (9) and the second highest number of accidents causing injury (1520).
To sign her petition, please click here.
Make this post viral by sending this link to your friends and neighbours in Barnet:
www.opra.me.uk
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Petition to Barnet Council to Reverse Parking Charges
Cllr Kath McGuirk of Barnet Labour Group has submitted a petition to Barnet Council to reverse the parking charge increases implemented in 2011. To read the petition and sign it please go to:
http://petitions.barnet.gov.uk/parkingcharges/
http://petitions.barnet.gov.uk/parkingcharges/
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Planning Appeal: 65-67 Oakleigh Park South
When the Barnet Planning Committee refused planning application B/03174/10 to convert the family home at number 65-67 Oakleigh Park South into 5 flats with 20 beds and only 5 car parking spaces the applicant made an appeal to the Secretary of State.
The Planning Inspectorate has since turned down the appeal. The Inspector found that it would constitute a loss of a single-family house, contrary to emerging policy and that it would have an adverse effect on the character of the area and on the living conditions of neighbours.
Click here to read the full Appeal Decision.
The Planning Inspectorate has since turned down the appeal. The Inspector found that it would constitute a loss of a single-family house, contrary to emerging policy and that it would have an adverse effect on the character of the area and on the living conditions of neighbours.
Click here to read the full Appeal Decision.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Winter Burglary Advice
The Barnet Borough Police offer this Winter burglary advice:
LIGHTING
Make it look like you are in when you are out by using a timer switch on lights fitted with energy saving bulbs and on a radio but remember to change the timer switch as the evenings get darker earlier. Also think about exterior dusk to dawn lighting.
TRIM HEDGES AND TREES
Make sure these are trimmed back from windows and are about 3 feet high so that burglars can't hide behind them and they don't block any lighting you may have. Consider planting some prickly plants such as Pyracantha (Firethorn) around the perimeter.
FENCES, SHEDS AND GATES
Make sure the fences around your garden are in good condition and that gates can be secured properly. Put several good locks/padlocks on shed doors and check the windows too. Think about putting trellis over the top of fences and gates.
LADDERS AND TOOLS
Never leave tools or ladders out, always lock them away in a properly secured shed or garage as they could be used by burglars to break into your home.
FIT LOCKS
Fit good quality deadlocks to outside doors and ensure you have locks on ground floor windows and patio doors - never leave the keys in the locks or on the window sill but make sure everyone in the house knows where they are so that they can get out in the event of a fire.
VALUABLE ITEMS ON VIEW
Ensure all valuable items (laptops, digital cameras, car keys, jewellery etc) are kept out of view and not left by the doors or windows especially if they can be seen through the letter box or by looking in the window. Think about keeping spare car keys in a secure location as expensive cars can be targeted.
GOLD JEWELLERY
If you keep large amounts of gold jewellery in the house think about getting a safe and locking it away or keeping it in the bank especially if it is only worn on special occasions.
WINDOW AND DOOR LOCKS
These are not being used enough and burglars are taking advantage - close and lock all doors and windows even if you are just popping out for a few minutes. Also get into the habit of checking them before you go to bed but make sure everyone in the house knows where the keys are kept.
CURTAINS AND BLINDS
Please close these as soon as it starts getting dark outside - if there is a light on indoors but its dark outside this provides the ideal conditions for burglars to "window shop" and make a note of anything worth taking at a later date.
SECURITY MARKING
Think about registering your valuable items such as phones, laptops & TV's etc. at www.immobilise.com this company also provide property marking micro dots.
WHEELY BINS
When not in use please chain these up together so that they can't be used to climb over fences or to take items away in. Get together with your neighbours and bring each others bins in if they have been left out after collection as this is a sure way to tell if you are in or out or if you are away.
CHRISTMAS
Never leave presents on show even if they are wrapped and under the tree. After Christmas or when buying new items please don't just put the boxes out as they are for recycling, break them up and put them in the bins otherwise everyone knows you have a new laptop or 40inch flat screen TV. Keep a record of any serial numbers of electrical items and record them on www.immobilise.com also keep your receipts for these items in a safe place. Please get someone you trust (e.g. a family member) to come and pick up your post if you are away and remember to cancel the papers and milk delivery etc.
LIGHTING
Make it look like you are in when you are out by using a timer switch on lights fitted with energy saving bulbs and on a radio but remember to change the timer switch as the evenings get darker earlier. Also think about exterior dusk to dawn lighting.
TRIM HEDGES AND TREES
Make sure these are trimmed back from windows and are about 3 feet high so that burglars can't hide behind them and they don't block any lighting you may have. Consider planting some prickly plants such as Pyracantha (Firethorn) around the perimeter.
FENCES, SHEDS AND GATES
Make sure the fences around your garden are in good condition and that gates can be secured properly. Put several good locks/padlocks on shed doors and check the windows too. Think about putting trellis over the top of fences and gates.
LADDERS AND TOOLS
Never leave tools or ladders out, always lock them away in a properly secured shed or garage as they could be used by burglars to break into your home.
FIT LOCKS
Fit good quality deadlocks to outside doors and ensure you have locks on ground floor windows and patio doors - never leave the keys in the locks or on the window sill but make sure everyone in the house knows where they are so that they can get out in the event of a fire.
VALUABLE ITEMS ON VIEW
Ensure all valuable items (laptops, digital cameras, car keys, jewellery etc) are kept out of view and not left by the doors or windows especially if they can be seen through the letter box or by looking in the window. Think about keeping spare car keys in a secure location as expensive cars can be targeted.
GOLD JEWELLERY
If you keep large amounts of gold jewellery in the house think about getting a safe and locking it away or keeping it in the bank especially if it is only worn on special occasions.
WINDOW AND DOOR LOCKS
These are not being used enough and burglars are taking advantage - close and lock all doors and windows even if you are just popping out for a few minutes. Also get into the habit of checking them before you go to bed but make sure everyone in the house knows where the keys are kept.
CURTAINS AND BLINDS
Please close these as soon as it starts getting dark outside - if there is a light on indoors but its dark outside this provides the ideal conditions for burglars to "window shop" and make a note of anything worth taking at a later date.
SECURITY MARKING
Think about registering your valuable items such as phones, laptops & TV's etc. at www.immobilise.com this company also provide property marking micro dots.
WHEELY BINS
When not in use please chain these up together so that they can't be used to climb over fences or to take items away in. Get together with your neighbours and bring each others bins in if they have been left out after collection as this is a sure way to tell if you are in or out or if you are away.
CHRISTMAS
Never leave presents on show even if they are wrapped and under the tree. After Christmas or when buying new items please don't just put the boxes out as they are for recycling, break them up and put them in the bins otherwise everyone knows you have a new laptop or 40inch flat screen TV. Keep a record of any serial numbers of electrical items and record them on www.immobilise.com also keep your receipts for these items in a safe place. Please get someone you trust (e.g. a family member) to come and pick up your post if you are away and remember to cancel the papers and milk delivery etc.
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Winter Burglary Prevention Event
Date: 5th December 2011, 7pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Greek Cypriot Centre, Britannia Road, North Finchley, N12 9RU
Barnet Community Safety Engagement Group (CSEG) would like to invite you to a special meeting on burglary and how to keep your home safe from intruders. The winter months see a rise in burglary, the aim of this meeting is to inform Barnet residents of how to keep their homes and possessions safe and to give the local police an opportunity to hear from concerned local residents.
The meeting will be addressed by a senior officer from the burglary team, followed by an opportunity to ask them questions.
Also present will be representatives from the local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and at the end of the meeting there will be an open session to question them on other local matters.
This event is open to all residents in Barnet. For further information and to book a place please contact Anahied.Hatamian@CommUNITYBarnet.org.uk or call 020 8364 8400 ext: 203
Venue: Greek Cypriot Centre, Britannia Road, North Finchley, N12 9RU
Barnet Community Safety Engagement Group (CSEG) would like to invite you to a special meeting on burglary and how to keep your home safe from intruders. The winter months see a rise in burglary, the aim of this meeting is to inform Barnet residents of how to keep their homes and possessions safe and to give the local police an opportunity to hear from concerned local residents.
The meeting will be addressed by a senior officer from the burglary team, followed by an opportunity to ask them questions.
Also present will be representatives from the local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and at the end of the meeting there will be an open session to question them on other local matters.
This event is open to all residents in Barnet. For further information and to book a place please contact Anahied.Hatamian@CommUNITYBarnet.org.uk or call 020 8364 8400 ext: 203
Friday, 30 September 2011
Planning Appeal: 65-67 Oakleigh Park South
Although the planning application B/03174/10 to convert the family home at number 65-67 Oakleigh Park South into 5 flats with 20 beds and only 5 car parking spaces was turned down by the Barnet Planning Committee, the applicant has made an appeal to the Secretary of State.
Any representation you made about the original application will be sent to the Planning Inspectorate and to the Appellant. However, if you wish to make any further representations, please quote reference APP/N5090/A/11/2160152/NWF and either send an email to teamp3@pins.gsi.gov.uk or send three copies to be received by 24th October, 2011 to:
Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/19
Eagle Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
BRISTOL
BS1 6PN
If you wish to receive a copy of the appeal decision, please write to the Planning Inspectorate at the above address quoting the reference number above.
Any representation you made about the original application will be sent to the Planning Inspectorate and to the Appellant. However, if you wish to make any further representations, please quote reference APP/N5090/A/11/2160152/NWF and either send an email to teamp3@pins.gsi.gov.uk or send three copies to be received by 24th October, 2011 to:
Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/19
Eagle Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
BRISTOL
BS1 6PN
If you wish to receive a copy of the appeal decision, please write to the Planning Inspectorate at the above address quoting the reference number above.
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