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Beware of Thieves Using “Distraction Technique” in Chandler’s Ford

February 27, 2016 By Allison Symes 5 Comments

Sadly, I’m writing this post because a recent card scam using the “Distraction Technique” has just happened to a friend at a busy Chandler’s Ford supermarket. And I’ve been asked to put up a warning item so hopefully nobody else is affected by this kind of nasty theft.

Cards were taken from my friend’s purse when they were deliberately distracted. Those cards were then used to buy over £1,500 worth of shopping. [Read more…] about Beware of Thieves Using “Distraction Technique” in Chandler’s Ford

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Weekend Burglaries – Hiltingbury Road

February 22, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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From Eastleigh Police on 4:34 PM – Monday 22nd February 2016:

Weekend burglaries at First Class dry cleaners and Kelly’s Coffee Shop on Hiltingbury Road.

See anything suspicious? Ref 44160076018. [Read more…] about Weekend Burglaries – Hiltingbury Road

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Have Your Say: Police Funding Consultation Survey

January 7, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

How much would you pay for policing?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents can have your say now in this Police Funding Consultation Survey. [Read more…] about Have Your Say: Police Funding Consultation Survey

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Update: Missing Teenager Charlotte Piper in Chandler’s Ford is found

December 4, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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Update: 4th December 2015: Hampshire Police: Missing teenager Charlotte Piper has been found safe and well.
[Read more…] about Update: Missing Teenager Charlotte Piper in Chandler’s Ford is found

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Hiltingbury Summer PACT Meeting: Thursday 16th July 7pm Merdon School

July 9, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

From Neighbourhood Policing Team:

Thursday 16th July 2015 at 7pm Merdon School, Merdon Avenue, Chandler’s Ford.
[Read more…] about Hiltingbury Summer PACT Meeting: Thursday 16th July 7pm Merdon School

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Eastleigh Police Ask Drivers to Slow Down

May 11, 2015 By SO53 News 4 Comments

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Today Eastleigh Police asked Chandler’s Ford drivers to slow down.

“Over 35 vehicles identified as speeding between 3pm and 4.15pm on Hursley Road today by our Communtiy Speedwatch Team. Please Slow Down!” [Read more…] about Eastleigh Police Ask Drivers to Slow Down

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Police Continue to Appeal for Information About Missing Man

April 23, 2015 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

Stephen Munden Missing Man

Update from Hampshire Police 26th April 2015: Missing man Stephen Munden has been found.

#Missing Stephen Munden has been found, detained and taken to a mental health facility. Thanks to public for sharing our appeal.

— Hampshire Police (@HantsPolice) April 26, 2015

This is a message sent via Neighbourhood Alert. This information has been sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary. [Read more…] about Police Continue to Appeal for Information About Missing Man

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Political Party – Political Candidate: The Truth?

April 20, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick Leave a Comment

No doubt our parliamentarians are skilled and consummate operators in the Chamber at Westminster, along the corridors of power, in the committee rooms and subsidised bars and when meeting with their civil servants.

Now that they are out on the hustings they are like fish out of water. [Read more…] about Political Party – Political Candidate: The Truth?

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Appeal Following Chandler’s Ford Burglary

April 15, 2015 By SO53 News 2 Comments

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From Hampshire Constabulary:

Police are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred in Hiltingbury Road, Hiltingbury West sometime between 12pm on Saturday, April 11 and 5.30pm on Sunday, April 12. [Read more…] about Appeal Following Chandler’s Ford Burglary

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Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems. Eastleigh Police Station to Close

April 1, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick 10 Comments

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There was a PACT Meeting (Police and Community Together) at Merdon School on Wednesday evening 25 March. It was attended by many Neighbourhood Watch people.

Previous PACT meeting in December last year had a low turnout (only 11 people) but on this occasion there were about 40 people present.

Perhaps numbers were up because of the recent burglaries in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems. Eastleigh Police Station to Close

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Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury #PACT Meeting: Wednesday 25th March 2015 7pm Merdon School

March 17, 2015 By SO53 News 3 Comments

PACT meeting Chandler's Ford and Hiltingbury 25 March 2015

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting will take place at Merdon School on Wednesday 25th March 2015 at 7pm.

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Acts of Kindness in Community

February 4, 2015 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Acts of Kindness in the Eastleigh community

Just before Christmas, Yoga teacher Philip Hilton found a wallet and he handed it to the Eastleigh Police Station on Leigh Road.

Recently he received a letter of thanks with a cheque of £20.

The letter reads: [Read more…] about Acts of Kindness in Community

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Rev. Peter Cornick: On Muslim Conference at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

January 29, 2015 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Rev. Peter Cornick, Minister of Chandler's Ford Methodist Church.

Last Saturday (24th January 2015), Chandler’s Ford became the centre of media attention as a protest took place outside Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.

A Muslim Conference was being held inside the Methodist Church on Winchester Road that evening.

If you have missed the news and important notices from Eastleigh Police, please read this post published on 24th January 2015: Muslim Conference at Methodist Church Chandler’s Ford.

Today, Reverend Peter Cornick, the minister of Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, wrote to inform us of the chain of events last Saturday. [Read more…] about Rev. Peter Cornick: On Muslim Conference at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church

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Eastleigh Police: Muslim Conference at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church Tonight

January 24, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

This evening Eastleigh Police issued important information about their strong presence at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church, on Winchester Road.

Read on:

1/3 Just to explain police activity in #ChandlersFord this eve. We’re monitoring a planned protest outside the Methodist Church.

— Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) January 24, 2015

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Crime Overview – Hiltingbury (Beat 5) Sep – Dec 2014

December 19, 2014 By SO53 News 7 Comments

The first Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting (PACT stands for Police And Community Together) took place last night.

PC Laura King, PCSO Victoria Popham, and PCSO Ian Nicholson led the meeting. Eleven local residents attended the meeting, which took place at Merdon Junior School.

Crime data [Read more…] about Crime Overview – Hiltingbury (Beat 5) Sep – Dec 2014

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Eastleigh Police: Can You Help? (About A Suspicious Man)

December 14, 2014 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

From Eastleigh Police:

On 11/12/14 at 18:20 there was a suspicious male on Park Road, Hiltingbury. Any information please call 101 ref 441 404 42 345. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Police: Can You Help? (About A Suspicious Man)

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Eastleigh Police: Be Aware If You Own A Prestige Car In Hiltingbury

November 27, 2014 By SO53 News 2 Comments

From Eastleigh Police on Thursday evening (10.55pm, 27th November 2014):

“Hiltingbury residents be aware if you own a prestige car. Burglary in Kingsway, car keys only taken, car stolen. Black BMW 520D.”

Hiltingbury residents be aware if you own a prestige car. Burglary in Kingsway, car keys only taken, car stolen. Black BMW 520D. 1/2

— Eastleigh Police (@EastleighPolice) November 27, 2014

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Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

November 26, 2014 By SO53 News 13 Comments

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting will take place at Merdon School on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 7pm.

Guy Smales of Eastleigh Neighbourhood Watch Association said: “The Police team covering our area is holding a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting in Merdon School.”

“These meetings are to bring members of our community together to help make them aware of the services [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury PACT Meeting – Merdon School: Thursday 18th December 2014

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