At least three masked men were involved in an attempted armed robbery at a newsagents in Banstead last Wednesday afternoon. (27 September)

The men attempted to kick down the door of Surrey News and Mini Market on Rectory Lane at around twenty past four.
Having failed to gain entry, they made off in a silver vehicle.

It’s thought that one of the suspects had a firearm and another a knife.

If you can help, please call 101 quoting reference number 45170106777.

You can also use the online reporting system found at https://report.police.uk/ and enter the reference number in the ‘Additional information’ section.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Surrey Police advise businesses to ensure that their CCTV is fully effective. For further advice on how you can keep your business safe please visit our website: https://surrey.police.uk/advice/protecting-your-business/premises-security/

More info here:
https://surrey.police.uk/news/officers-appeal-for-witnesses-following-an-attempted-armed-robbery-in-banstead/

A 50-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference in Rusper Road Horsham.

This follows the launch of Operation Blackout following a spate of thefts from parked vehicles over recent weeks in the town.

Incidents have been reported on several residential roads around Horsham, with thieves stealing whatever property comes to hand.

Sergeant Adam Ferries, of the Horsham neighbourhood policing team, said: “We have had some success with our investigations, but we would still ask motorists to reduce the the risk of becoming victims by removing, or at least concealing, any valuables; ensuring doors and windows are secure, and parking in brightly-lit areas.”

He added: “We’re also encouraging anyone who sees or hears anything suspicious, or who is unfortunate enough to become a victim of theft themselves, to report it to police immediately using 999. Other information that may be of help can be sent online or by phoning 101.”

More here:
https://sussex.police.uk/news/police-launch-operation-to-combat-car-contents-thefts-in-horsham/

A man from Redhill appeared in Court last Friday morning (29 September) charged with false imprisonment and criminal damage.

This follows an incident last Thursday afternoon when a man entered a house in Reigate and damaged property belonging to a woman who was in the house at the time.

Emmanuel Okpanachi, 29, from Holland Close, Redhill has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 30 October.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information about this case in Reigate should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 45170107143.

You can also report on line at https://report.police.uk. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

More here:
https://surrey.police.uk/news/redhill-man-appears-in-court-after-being-charged-with-false-imprisonment-and-criminal-damage/

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for 270 more school places in Tandridge.  

Plans to expand St Mary’s Junior School in Oxted and De Stafford Secondary School in Caterham were approved at a meeting last Tuesday.  An extra 150 places are planned for De Stafford School; admissions will increase by one form of entry starting from this school year.  St Mary’s in Oxted will increase from three forms of entry to four forms of entry, creating an extra 120 places.  

The changes reflect a rise in the birth rate and increased house building and migration within the area.