The area of Hurst Green over the past 2 months has suffered an increase in criminal damage, the majority of these cases have involved vehicles being damaged both in the driveway and on the road.
On Friday 13th November there was a significant increase in the amount of damages caused during the evening, again with the majority of offences involving vehicles being damaged. Police believe that these damages have been caused by an individual firing pebbles and bolts from a catapult within a vehicle and driving off.
Police believe that none of the victims have been targeted and that their property has been selected at random by these offenders.Police are urging anyone with information about these offences to come forward. You can pass us information by going to a Police Station, speaking to Officers whilst they are out on patrol, by sending an email or by giving them a call. (3672@surrey.pnn.police.uk or 0845 125 2222)
Police have currently increased their patrols around the Hurst Green area in an attempt to prevent further offences from occurring and to find the individuals responsible. Criminals be warned... if you are found in possession of a catapult you will be arrested.
To reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of this crime there are some simple steps you can take;(1) If you have a garage park your car in there.(2) If you have a drive park your car on it.(3) Leave your car somewhere with good lighting, if the area is well lit it reduces the chance of your car becoming a target as the offenders know that they are more likely to be caught.(4) Leave your car where there is good CCTV.
Local Police are happy to speak to anyone who needs crime prevention advice, they are even happy to visit your home address to offer such advice.
