Armed Robbery in Bletchingley

Detectives from East Surrey CID are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Bletchingley Post Office in the High Street on Tuesday, 31 December.

At around 6.15am, a man entered the store and threatened two members of staff, with what is believed to be a firearm before restraining their hands and feet. It’s believed a sum of money was taken from the till, as well as scratch cards and cigarettes.

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the armed robbery (below)

Anyone who has information on the identity of the man, or the robbery is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 (or 999 in an emergency) quoting reference P13397704.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Thieves steal Jewellery in Crawley

Thieves struck last Sunday at a house in Edrich Road, Crawley and stole 2 laptops, a camera and several items of jewellery. Some of the jewellery taken were two gold rings – one shaped like a hand with a diamond on the cuff and the other a wedding ring with chevrons around it. The rings hold sentimental value for the victim.

Sussex Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen something, or have any information, to contact them on 101 or email 101@sussex.police.uk quoting serial 1717 of 23/12.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police seek to Interview Man in Crawley

Police are looking for a 22-year old man in the Crawley area who they want to interview in connection with various alleged crimes, including  assault and threats to commit criminal damage.

Harry Brackpool, is described as white. 6′, of average build, with short brown hair and with blue eyes and often rides a bicycle.

A 16-year old woman received leg injuries during an incident in October, and threats are alleged to have been made to her and her property by phone and in person.

Police have said they believe that Harry Brackpool is in the Crawley area.

If you’ve seen him or have any information,  please contact them on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More info here:

http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2013/12/30/police-seek-wanted-man-in-crawley

Surrey CC Continues to Help After Flood

Surrey County Council’s  been  doing its bit to tackle the fallout from the severe weather over the festive period.

Now we have news that Highways teams have dealt with around 150 instances of flooding affecting roads and nearly 600 cases of fallen trees. Meanwhile Surrey Fire and Rescue Services had more than 1,000 calls between 23 December and Christmas Day morning, when the weather was at its worst

In addition the county’s social care teams helped to staff rest centres at the height of the bad weather and have helped residents needing accommodation due to flooding. While many people have been able to stay with family and friends there have been about 20 cases where the council has had to put people up in hotels..

Adult social care teams have also been visiting vulnerable people without power to make sure they have everything they need.

More info here:

http://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2013/12/30/county-council-works-to-tackle-fallout-from-severe-weather/

Man Injured in Earlswood Car Accident

A man in his 30s was taken to the East Surrey Hospital following an accident in Earlswood on Saturday morning. He was driving a grey Lexus which hit a parked van in Earlswood Road shortly after 10am.

The man was last night described as being in a serious but stable condition.

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses, so if you saw anything, please contact them on the non emergency number 101 quoting reference p13394997.

See more at:

http://www.surrey.police.uk/news/witness-appeals/all-witness-appeals/article/8007/appeal-for-witnesses-following-earlswood-collision