Our neighbourhood Community Police Officer, Melanie Wilson has warned us that there has been a worrying increase in reported theft of heating oil in rural areas. Certainly there has been one known and one suspected theft of oil in Church Road, Peldon.
Please look at the security of your tank. Consider fitting a lock without delay. If you need advice contact Melanie. She will assist you or will put you in touch with the Crime Reduction Officer Colin Stiff.
Spread the word among your neighbours and if you see anything suspicious get in touch with Melanie straight away.
Contact details:
Melanie Wilson
PC 70930
Birch and Layer Neighbourhood Constable
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Fire Station
63 Church Road Tiptree
Colchester Essex
CO5 0SU
External: 0300 333 4444
TIPTREE MOBILE: 07966197404
Email: [email protected]
A copper lightning conductor was stolen from St Margaret’s Church, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon (pictured right) between the evening of 28th October and midday on 30th. The conductor was worth some £200 but the damage caused by cutting it off is likely to cost £1000 to repair. A similar crime was committed at St Peter’s Church, Totham between November 2nd and 3rd.