Sometime between 7pm 9th and midnight last night, 10th February, a property in Sheering Mill Lane has been burgled. Entry was made by smashing a conservatory window and an untidy search has been made inside.
If you saw or heard anything, please ring 101 ref HC-10012019-0035.
For more detailed crime prevention information, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website:
On Friday 8th February in Gilders, a resident had a male knock on the door purporting to be from Anglia Water, needing to gain entry to the property to turn off the water meter. The male had no ID on him and said he didn’t have any as he was a contractor. Any person claiming to be from a company such as Anglia Water will have ID on them – whether they are contractors or not.
The male was not allowed access to the property and left in a white van with another male inside.
Please do not let anyone into your property if they do not show you ID. If they do have ID, check it. Take it from them and ring the company to ask if the person works for them. Any legitimate trades person will not mind their ID being checked.
For more detailed crime prevention information, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website:
There has been an attempt burglary to a property in Pishiobury Drive at 8.30pm 2nd February. Two males have attempted to gain entry to the property after interferring with CCTV cameras and security lights. If you have any information about this, please ring 101 and quote ref HC-04022019-0327.
Check all downstairs windows and doors are locked and secure before leaving or going to bed. If you are going out, lock upstairs windows too [if you remove keys, ensure you have a fire escape plan].
Don’t leave car keys, mobile phones, wallets or other valuables on window sills, in hallways or in any other visible place.
Double-lock UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features.
Use timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home.
Secure your rear garden: lock rear gates, securely lock sheds and garages, keep tools and ladders locked away as they could be used to break into your home.
For more detailed crime prevention information, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website:
We have had a busy Autumn looking after the estate and managed to sort out quite a few resident issues. Car park lines have been introduced in garage court 4 to ease conjestion. We have overseen further tree trimming around the estate as the continued grounds maintenance and grass cutting.
Thieves Have Damaged Two Garages
In the space of 1 week we have had reports of two garages being broken in to. One in garage court 1 and the other in garage court 4. On both occasions the thieves have failed to gain access, but have caused substantial damage to locks, the wooden surround and the garage doors themselves which unfortunately will result in a cost to the maintenance fee. All residents must remain vigilant and report any suspicious or criminal activity to the Police.
Recycling Bins Being Used Incorrectly
You must NOT put any non-recyclable plastic/bags in ANY of the recycling bins. Paper can ONLY go in the bin clearly marked PAPER, and cardboard must go in the mixed recycling bins. If further misuse continues then the bin collectors have warned us that they will refuse to collect the bins until rectified. Please all take care when recycling to follow the simple rules. Thanks.
Residents Car Parks Are For Residents Only
We all appreciate that parking in Leat Close can be tricky at times and is made more difficult with commuters and visitors etc. We are lucky to have some Private Residents Car Parks around the estate and this is just a reminder that residents car parks are for residents only. Please challenge anyone who is not a resident if they are using the private car parks and explain to them they are not allowed to park there.
Please Let Us Know If You Have Any Issues
If you have any issues regarding the maintenance of Leat Close and the communal areas then please get in touch with us by emailing help@leatclose.org.uk or visit https://www.leatclose.org.uk We are always willing to listen and will help or advise where we can as our aim is to make Leat Close a better place to live.
Many thanks on behalf of the Leat Close Management Association Limited
