Bracknell

Three arrested for Bracknell vehicle crime

Police made three arrests in Bracknell at the weekend after a member of the public called to report that a group of youths were trying to steal a car.

At 10.20pm on Saturday 18 November, a resident of Harmans Water, Bracknell, called police after noticing three people apparently trying to break into a red Vauxhall Astra parked in Blewburton Walk.

Officers attended immediately and at 10.30pm they arrested a 15-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man on suspicion of vehicle interference.

All three suspects have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Come and meet your Binfield, Bracknell neighbourhood police officer

Residents of Binfield, Bracknell will have the opportunity to speak to their local police officer at a beat surgery in December.

PC Robert Crawford, neighbourhood officer for Binfield, is holding a beat surgery on Monday 18 December between 1pm and 3pm at the Binfield police point in Benetfeld Road, Binfield.

Said PC Crawford: “This is a chance for residents to raise any concerns they may have about crime and anti-social behaviour in their local area, or just to drop by for a chat.

“Everyone is welcome and there’s no need to make an appointment.”

Bracknell PC Crawford can be contacted via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If he’s not immediately available, just leave a message and he will call you back as soon as possible.

Police seek man after Bracknell ‘birthday’ incident

Bracknell Police would like to speak to a young man in connection with an incident in Bracknell on Friday night (17/11).

At about 9.30pm a woman in her twenties was walking through the underpass between the shops and the school in Underwood, Great Hollands, Bracknell when she passed three men.

One of the men exposed himself, while his companion made a suggestive comment. However, the second man then apologised for his friend’s behaviour, saying that he had been celebrating his 18th birthday.

The man who exposed himself is white, 18, 5ft 7ins to 5ft 8ins, average build, with short, spiky, light-coloured hair. He was wearing a dark tracksuit.

His friend has short, dark spiky hair. There is no description of the third man.

Insp Simon Bowden, neighbourhood inspector for Bracknell North, said: “Although he may have thought his behaviour was amusing, this young man caused distress to his victim.

“I’m appealing for the man in question to come forward and talk to police. Alternatively, I would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident.”

Bracknell Insp Bowden can be contacted on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell