May Update from Police

Drugs, burglary, bicycle theft and cocooning

Brentford

Drug dealing/Using
The team have executed six warrants on the ward as part of their ongoing work towards “Operation Hawk”. Several arrests have been made for drugs and cannabis has been seized. PCSOs have delivered Op Hawk leaflets locally,
explaining the purpose of the Operation to the local community.

The team have worked in partnership with the estate wardens monitoring CCTV. The wardens have been able to direct officers to individuals who they have just witnessed committing crime. The cameras have also been useful in searching for a wanted suspect seen on the estate leading to his arrest.

Burglary
The team have identified known burglary suspects on the ward and pay them regular attention. As soon as they are shown as wanted for any offence, the team are the first to visit their home address to arrest them.

Cocoon visits continue to take place across the ward after any residential burglary. PCSOs have been raising awareness by knocking on doors and
speaking to residents.

Theft and/or taking pedal cycles
The team recently arrested a male after five stolen bikes were found at his address. Three of the bikes were from local burglaries and have now been restored to their owners. The male was charged with handling stolen goods and will appear in court shortly.

Other Work
The team have completed licensing checks on licensed premises within Syon
Ward as part of Operation Condor. Operation Cubo continues to run monthly,
checking motorists have the correct insurance and driving licence. Officers have made several arrests after proactive patrols within hot spot crime areas. One male was recently detained after police saw him walking along with a computer. He is currently on bail.

Syon Ward

Priority 1 - Drug dealing/Using
The team have executed six warrants on the ward as part of their ongoing work towards “Operation Hawk”. Several arrests have been made for drugs and cannabis has been seized. PCSO’s have delivered Op Hawk leaflets locally, explaining the purpose of the Operation to the local community.

The team have worked in partnership with the estate wardens monitoring CCTV. The wardens have been able to direct officers to individuals who they have just witnessed committing crime. The cameras have also been useful in searching for a wanted suspect seen on the estate leading to his arrest.

Priority 2 - Burglary
The team have identified known burglary uspects on the ward and pay them regular attention. As soon as they are shown as wanted for any offence, the team are the first to visit their home address to arrest them.
Cocoon visits continue to take place across the ward after any residential burglary. PCSO’s have been raising awareness by knocking on doors and
speaking to residents.

Priority 3 - Theft and/or taking pedal cycles
The team recently arrested a male after five stolen bikes were found at his address. Three of the bikes were from local burglaries and have now been restored to their owners. The male was charged with handling stolen goods and will appear in court shortly.

Other Work
The team have completed Licensing checks on licensed premises within Syon
Ward as part of Operation Condor. Operation Cubo continues to run monthly,
checking motorist’s have the correct insurance and driving licence. Officers have made several arrests after pro active patrols within hot spot crime areas. One male was recently detained after police saw him walking along with a computer. He is currently on bail.

May 29, 2013