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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Havering Joint Taskforce (HJTF) continue their pursuit to bring offenders to justice and recently partnered up with Essex Police Road Crime Teams/Dog Section. The teams targeted some prominent criminals around Havering. During a 2 night operation, the teams arrested 17 individuals. Havering Joint Taskforce also recovered 6 stolen/lost vehicles.
Inspector Mark Connolly from Havering Safer Neighbourhood Team said:
“A busy month of action across Havering targeting motor vehicle crime and burglary. Havering Joint Task Force with partners within the local authority, both Met and Essex Police conducted an intelligence led operation to target offenders. The results are a testament to the dedication of those teams to drive down crime within Havering”
Read on for a summary of some of the incidents.
Arrest: Theft of vehicle, Handling Stolen Goods, Dangerous Driving and breach of Crown Court Bail
A man was arrested following failing to stop for police whilst driving a Toyota Avensis which was on false plates. The vehicle eventually crashed near Ilford Lane and with the help of NPAS (police helicopter), the driver was located and arrested. The vehicle was identified as stolen two weeks earlier from the Stratford area. This person was charged for all offences.
Arrest: Theft of vehicle, Going Equipped, Failing to Appear, Aggravated TDA & Handling Stolen Goods warrant
A man who was wanted by the courts was located by Essex Police.
This person had previously been arrested during the summer by HJTF following a vehicle pursuit and decamp in Hornchurch Town Centre. His vehicle was stolen bearing false plates and contained numerous items of property stolen from unattended vehicles. He was charged and remanded with multiple offences and remanded to court but failed to attend Romford Magistrates last month. Following officers’ evidence, he was found guilty of all offences in his absence.
The teams locate him in the Wickford area with the help of NPAS (police helicopter) and a stolen vehicle he was using.
Arrests: Wanted for Handling Stolen Goods and Theft of Motor Vehicle
Two individuals arrested back in the summer for handling stolen goods and theft of motor vehicle by Havering Joint Taskforce and now wanted by Essex Police for failing to return on bail were located in a vehicle and stopped by officers. False plates and blank keys were recovered. Both were arrested.
Arrest - Wanted for Failing To Appear – man arrested who had been wanted for several months by Essex police for Burglary
Officers travelled to Tilbury to arrest a wanted person for burglary in Essex and failing to appear for theft.
Arrest - Drug Driving
A Havering man was arrested for drug driving following his failure to pass a road side drug wipe test when he travelled into Essex.
Other arrests during the operation included
Driving offences
Failing to Appear (Court / for police)
Theft
Possession With Intent To Supply Class A Drugs
A number of Drink Drive / Drug Drive offences
Obstruct Constable & Assault Emergency Worker
 While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables.
Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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