SECURITY ALERT

There has been a spate of break-ins to allotment sheds lately. Police are keeping up with developments but these things often go in bursts. Be extra vigilant, especially at dawn and dusk. If you have expensive items in your shed which could be stored at home, you may wish to move them for the time being. If you live adjacent to your site and you hear or see anything suspicious, call the police immediately. Make sure your back gate is secure as thieves have gone in from William Road allotments to gain access to a plotholder's private garden.

The police do not belittle this type of crime at all - they have a zero tolerance policy and every incident of shed break-ins is properly dealt with. Notify all break-ins to the police immediately, before contacting your rep. The number for the incident room is 01622 690690. If a crime actually is in progress dial 999 - the police would just love to catch the thieves in the act.

The William Road site rep is working with police to set up some crime prevention advice. If you are concerned about this and would like help from the Kent Police crime prevention team, you should first speak to your rep. If you are not able to get them to set up a visit, then contact us and we'll take it from there.

More news about crime prevention advice will be posted as soon as available.