Canvey

Update

There is a telephone scam in operation at the moment. This entails someone calling you and claiming to be from Microsoft. After various questions they deem that you have a virus on your computer and offer to remove it remotely after you have given over your bank details etc. Essex Police would urge anyone who receives one of these calls to hang up immediately and then let us know. Call us on 101.
Please do not give them your bank or card details. People are still receiving these calls – don’t become one of their victims!

One of the Canvey PCSO’s attended a multi agency event recently and was speaking with the Canvey Town Council Community Warden Jess Fisher. One of the main issues at the moment is the amount of dog poo being left all over the Island. Jess is keen to collect any information regarding the irresponsible owners who don’t feel the need to clear up after their pets. If you know of a regular offender then Jess needs to know! Descriptions of owners and dogs, times, locations or vehicles can be passed to her and the town council will deal with this issue. This is also often an issue for PCSO’s too – they are often approached by members of public complaining of this. If you don’t know the Council warden or don’t see her then tell the PCSO’s about any offenders. They will be happy to pass the details on.

You’d be amazed at the number of pedal cycles that are still seen around the Island that have been left unattended and unlocked. Most stolen cycles are the insecure ones! For just a few pounds you can buy a padlock/chain and prevent this happening to you. Please don’t become another cycle theft statistic on our records. Like a lot of crime, cycle theft can often be easily avoided by a moment to secure it!

SatNav's - Please remember to remove these from your unattended vehicles as there are still thefts being reported from residents who have left them in their cars overnight. It is also best practice not to enter your address into the satnav under the title of home, (input your address but give it another title). For example, if your vehicle was parked at a shopping centre and its was subsequently stolen - all the thief would have to do would be select 'Home' from the Satnav directory and it would reveal where you live- taking them straight to your unattended home.

Police are warning users of social media websites such as Facebook to check their security settings as burglars have a habit of targeting unoccupied homes . A house in Wisbech was ransacked and computers, jewellery, DVDS and a purse were stolen as a result of the homeowners being monitored via their Facebook account.
Please adjust your privacy settings accordingly and never update your status with details of when you are out or on holiday.

Anyone being cold called by security companies are strongly advised to terminate the call and report the caller to Consumer Direct on 08454 040506. Under no circumstances at all should an appointment be made for a security survey to be carried out - those who disregard this advice stand a very good chance of being conned out of their hard earned money.

Crime prevention
There is now a leaflet display in the foyer of Castle Point Council Offices which contains crime prevention leaflets and lots more useful advice.