Hello everyone,
Just a quick
update regarding the card fraud at the cash machines in Bexley Village
for those of you that aren't on social media....
As you know from
one of my previous emails over the last few months camera devices and
card retaining devices have been placed on the cash machines in Bexley
Village, predominantly on the cash machine at NISA. Unfortunately Pete
and I were only made aware of this a couple of weeks ago and since then
we have been busy gathering CCTV evidence of this and identifying the
suspects. We managed to identify two males responsible for this from the
CCTV and last night we carried out some late night plain clothed
patrols in the village. At approximately midnight last night we observed
one of these males approach the cash machine and place the devices on
it. He was subsequently detained and arrested.
While in custody
it became apparent that he had been convicted of fraud on several
previous occasions, even serving time in prison for it. We also found
out that he had been served a deportation order and had failed to turn
up for a meeting. I am pleased to say that he will not be leaving
custody and he will be deported to his country of origin. Arrangements
are being made as I write this email.
Unfortunately we were not
able to apprehend the second male involved. However enquiries are still
ongoing to apprehend this male. I doubt he will be back to the village.
However please keep an eye out for the vehicle they were using, a blue
Toyota Prius marked up as a Data Cars cab with the registration LR17EHN.
If seen in the area please contact police immediately on 999.
Lastly,
please can we remind you to be vigilant at cash machines when using
them. Please be aware of who is around you and always shield your PIN
number when typing it in. Also have a look at the cash machine itself
before using it to check there are not any cameras placed above the
keypad. Report any suspicious behaviour to police.
For the
remainder of the weekend we will be calling on those residents still
waiting for smart water. Kind Regards
PC Sophie Scott
4491SE
DWO
- St Mary's & St James' Safer Neighbourhood Team
Marlowe House
Sidcup
0208
721 2816
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