Neighbourhood teams in Chiltern and South Bucks have been
patrolling the south eastern corner of the local policing area to tackle
burglaries, which have previously increased at this time of year. The patrols spanned
four days last week (7-10/1).
After receiving intelligence as a result of a burglary which
occurred last Wednesday (8/1), a suspicious vehicle was located by officers in
Pinewood Green the following evening (9/1). After a pursuit, the car was
pulled over in Seven Hills Road, Iver and searched. A large amount of herbal
cannabis was found.
Three men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of
burglary and possession with intent to supply. The men, aged 24 and 25, both
from Slough, and a 26-year-old from Iver have all been bailed until 7 February.
Inspt Lucy Price said: “We identified a burglary
non-dwelling spike happening in the first few weeks of January. Although there
is no distinct hotspot area, offences have been found to occur across Iver,
Iver Heath, Denham, Fulmer and Stoke Poges and there was a noticeable trend
towards rural or remote locations with farms, stables and lock-ups being
targeted for saddles, machinery, tools, hay and catalytic converters.
“We have been working with the Metropolitan Police in our
ANPR operations so both forces can cover the cross-border areas which we
believe make quick escape routes for offenders.”
Information about keeping your outbuildings and lock-ups
safe can be found on the Country Watch pages of the Thames
Valley Police website.
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