Police Clamp Down! (literally)

Our Chadwell Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have improved leaps and bounds since our New Sargent Mark Lowrie was commissioned. Having worked with him previously in Mayfield Ward, I know how diligently and meticulously he commits himself to finding logical solutions to support local need.

Today many of you will have noticed the major vehicle crime "clamp" down taking place around the corner of Reynolds Avenue. I also took a picture of our stunning PCSO Nova Flintham part of a joint Goodmayes and Chadwell SNT project to reduce crimes associated with vehicles. Their exercise today involved:

• Existing Road Tax Checks and insurance papers
• Drivers using Mobile Phones
• Child Safety Seat improper or failure of usage
• Speed Checks
• Licence plate theft/Stolen Vehicles
• Unregistered vehicles

In my picture you can see one vehicle was being towed away. I will give you a clearer report on findings as Sgt Lowrie has promised to provide one.

Sgt Lowrie has also advised me that he is aware of the problem at 8a Cedar Park and if when on patrols they see anything they will tackle the issue. He has offered to speak to the owners of the property and to advise them of the reported crime and local concern, he will also ask them to address the issue. In addition to this he has also informed the Traffic Police of the issue and although the SNT cannot always be around the area, the traffic unit might have more of a presence around the associated times of incidents. We are lucky to have this proactive Chadwell team and especially Sgt Lowrie - so please when you see them do say hello!

Call the Chadwell SNT on 020 8721 2562 with any of your concerns or email chadwellsnt@met.police.uk