MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, ESSEX POLICE,DECIBELS AND CRYSTAL PRINT

And special thanks to all the many unpaid and often forgotten co-ordinators that deliver your newsletter each month. Without the dedication of these people Billericay Neighbourhood Watch would stop.

Thanks again and again and again to Decibels and Crystal Print who every month contribute the entire cost of producing 5,000 copies of this newsletter (that is 60,000 copies a year). Without their continuing generous support we would not be able to continue the newsletter production.

The criminal element are more active at this time of the year because there is more money being spent and lots more to steal. Dont give them a Happy Christmas, be more alert and vigilant than usual. We have added the Criminal Damage figures this month; and we are sure that not all the crimes have been reported. Christmas is the time for lots more booze, which affects some of the more stupid people and causes them to damage other peoples property for no good reason. If you see any crime being committed - tell the Police. We know that they cannot catch all the criminals but unreported crime gives a false impression of what is happening in Billericay.

So long and many thanks to Sandra Burton, who has for the past five years been the Liaison Officer and lynch pin of Billericay Neighbourhood Watch. Sandra has been at the Police Station at least two evenings a week, besides attending many committees and events that involve Neighbourhood Watch, all this as well as holding down a full time job and running a home. Changes of circumstance now force Sandra to take a well-earned rest. From everyone in Biliericay Neighbourhood Watch, "thank you Sandra for all your hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and humour, without you we would not be where we are today".

You will still see Sandra at some events, she will still be a fervent supporter and as always, caring for the community. Roy her better half (although she may dispute that) will still continue to run and fund out of his own pocket the Billericay Neighbourhood Watch website (www.btinternet coml.-billericay.nw/sitelindex.html); thanks again Roy.

26 October Church Street, Attempted burglary, but thieves were disturbed by the occupants, windows damaged

27 October Church Street, Thieves stole jewellery and audio equipment

3 November High Street, Damage caused by thieves entering, household goods stolen

3 November High Street, Damage caused by thieves attempting to enter the property, nothing stolen

5 November Wakefield Avenue, Suspect who offered to carry out repairs to the house stole a handbag containing credit cards, cheque book, cash and keys.

8 November High Street, Electrical items stolen after thieves smashed windows to gain entry

10 November Meadow Rise, Front window of Unwins smashed and alcohol stolen

13 November Potash Road, Garden mower and other tools stolen from garage.

15 November Radford Way, Cash and cigarettes stolen from shop after untidy search-SUSPECT ARRESTED

17 November Ganels Road, Tools stolen from garage.

18 November York Road, Cash, jewellery and personal goods stolen after front door was forced

19 November Fieldfare, Thieves broke into a garage and stole personal goods.-SUSPECT ARRESTED

20 November Norsey Drive,Thieves attempted to enter the property by telling the occupants they were from the Water Authority. The thieves left when they were challenged.

20 November High Street, Thieves broke into the premises and stole cash.

21 November Dukes Road, Damaged caused but nothing stolen after thieves failed to gain entry

22 November Little Norsey Road, Jewellery stolen after thieves smashed windows to gain entry.

22 November Little Norsey Road, Jewellery stolen (separate incident from above)

24 November Norsey Road, Jewellery stolen after thieves broke in by forcing a window.

24 November Blunts Wall Road, Nothing stolen after thieves broke into the cricket club.

10 November Railway Station car park, Audio equipment stolen from Ford Escort, window smashed.

10 November Railway Station car park, Audio equipment stolen from BMW, window smashed.

13 November Parklands, Tools and cable stolen from BMW, window smashed

15 November Railway Station car park, Audio equipment stolen from Vauxhall Astra, window smashed TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED

15 November Railway Station car park, Personal goods stolen from Ford Fiesta, window smashed

17 November Railway Station car park, Audio equipment stolen from Mercedes-Benz, window smashed

17 November Kennel Lane, Tools stolen from Citroen van, rear door forced.

17 November Radford Crescent, Audio equipment stolen, window smashed .

22 November Railway Station car park, Nothing stolen, but window smashed in Ford Escort.

28 November Cornflower Gardens, Personal property and parts stolen from Bl~ffW motorcycle.

10 November Hurlock Road, Vauxhall Cavalier stolen, recovered later.

10 November Stanstead Close, Vauxhall Nova stolen, recovered later.

14 November, Red Ford Transit, N132 CMT stolen.

16 November Broome Road, Ford Mondeo, V921 LEU, stolen

21 November Laindon Common Road, White Mazda Van, R632 WEV, stolen

2 November Crown Road, £200 worth of damage caused to parked vehicle-THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED.

3 November Mayflower Road, £250 worth of damage caused to a parked vehicle.

3 November Crown Road, £50 worth of damage caused to parked vehicle.

6 November Raven Lane, £200 worth of damage cause to parked vehicle.

6 November Outwood Common Road, £100 worth of damage caused to parked vehicle.

9 November Anthony Close, £200 worth of damage cause to garden wall.

10 November Stock Road, £45 worth of damage cause to garden fencing.

18 November Radford Way, £100 worth of damage caused to a parked vehicle.

18 November Radford Way, £150 worth of damage caused to a parked vehicle.

19 November Vincent Way, £60 worth of damage caused to fencing.

21 November Railway Station car park, £75 worth of damage caused to a pedal cycle.

21 November Ganley Close, £100 worth of damage caused to front door.

23 November School Road, £150 worth of damage cause to parked vehicle.

24 November South Green, £100 worth of damage caused when yobs threw objects at a front door.

25 November High Street, £50 worth of damage to door when thieves tried to break in.

If you see anything suspicious, call the Police on 01277 631212 or 999. Your call is important.

All are welcome at the Billericay Football Club at 8pm.