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Man exposes himself to young woman in Walton-on-Thames

By VictoriaE at 18:07 on 31/01/12

Surrey Police are asking Walton-on-Thames residents to help them trace a man who exposed himself in the town. The victim, a 20-year-old woman, from Egham, was in Manor Road at around 6.30pm on Monday, January 23, when the suspect exposed himself to her. As the victim got into her car she became aware of the suspect standing next to the passenger side of her vehicle. He then exposed himself to the victim for a few seconds before...
Road rage victim gets legs trapped between cars on Walton Bridge

By VictoriaE at 11:33 on 18/01/12

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was trapped following a road rage assault on Walton Bridge. The victim, a 55-year-old woman, from Walton-on-Thames, was involved in a low speed crash with another vehicle, around 8.50am on Tuesday, January 10. Following the collision the victim and the suspect both got out of their vehicles and the suspect is alleged to have racially abused the victim. The suspect then got...
Officers tackle speeding and car crime is down

By VictoriaE at 11:42 on 17/01/12

OFFICERS from the Walton Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Casualty Reduction Team are tackling speeding in Walton-on-Thames after a priority was set at the December police panel meeting. During the meeting, which was attended by PC Shane Higgins, PC Ian Madelin and PCSO Russell Hooper, residents raised concerns about vehicles speeding along Manor Road, Terrace Road and Sidney Road. Officers conducted speed enforcement at the...
Walton-on-Thames residents should keep eyes peeled for life-size Camel

By VictoriaE at 12:21 on 16/01/12

Walton-on-Thames residents are being asked to keep their eyes out for a life-size camel figure that was stolen from a garden in East Molesey. The fibre glass camel was stolen from the garden, in Bridge Road, some time between 1am and 11am on Monday, January 9. Burglars broke in by forcing the lock on the back gate of the property. The camel, which has been used on film sets, is made of resin and fibre glass and has a faded...
Poppy tin stolen from HMV in Walton

By Steve_77 at 18:38 on 22/11/11

Shocked and disgusted to hear that a Royal British Legion poppy collection tin was stolen from HMV in New Zealand Avenue, Walton. Police are looking for two men who they believe stole the tin at around 1pm on Tuesday 8 November. The men were at the tills in the store and distracted staff before taking collection tin which was tied to the till. One of the men concealed the poppy tin in his jacket pocket and then...

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Detectives appeal for information as burglars steal metal

By Sun_flower_10

This is becoming a real problem both locally and across the country. I think I heard that the police...

By VictoriaE at 15:51 on 21/12/11

DETECTIVES in Elmbridge are appealing for information from Walton-on-Thames residents after £12,000 of metal was stolen in Hersham. The metal was stolen from an industrial unit in Lyon Road, between 6pm on Tuesday, December 13, and 6am on Wednesday, December 14. Offenders gained access by smashing the glass in the front door before stealing more than 100 brass rings used as parts in machinery, 180 pieces of...
Warning over rise in burglaries in Walton on Thames

By MelBattams

That is so so awful. Like you said although house insurance may cover it, it's the sentimental...

By MIKENEWS at 12:13 on 07/10/11

The Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership has issued a reminder to Walton on Thames residents to be careful about home security. The borough has suffered a rise in both residential and non-residential burglaries in recent months and residents are being urged to be vigilant and take extra precautions to protect their property. Peter Kipps. the Community Safety Partnership Manager, said "Crimes have predominantly been committed...
Walton on Thames groups can grab criminals' cash

By wowwowwalton

It's great to see a law that is working to give communities something back after they have suffered...

By MIKENEWS at 10:19 on 22/08/11

Walton on Thames crime fighting projects could get a funding boost from criminals' ill-gotten gains thanks to a new scheme launched by Surrey Police. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), Surrey Police is able to get back some of the assets confiscated from criminals. These funds can now be used to put cash back into communities. Applications can be made by any Surrey-based organisation, whether from the...
Police officers recognised for Walton on Thames river rescue

By MelBattams

Great work by our local police officers. We often forget all the good work the police do and the...

By MIKENEWS at 17:45 on 22/07/11

The bravery and courageous actions of police officers in saving a man from the river in Walton on Thames were recognised at the latest Surrey Police commendations ceremony. Along with Long Service and Good Conduct awards, several Royal Humane Society (RHS) tributes were also presented to officers for their life-saving actions. Sergeant Nev Parsons, PC Kevin Price and PC Ian Madelin all received an RHS Resuscitation Certificate and...
Cars unlocked in Walton on Thames targeted by thieves

By Sun_flower_10

Do people serioulsy leave their cars unlocked? How stupid! Even if it is on the driveway it only...

By MIKENEWS at 18:38 on 11/05/11

Police are warning motorists in Walton on Thames to lock their cars following a recent spate of thefts. The advice follows an increase in thefts from cars which have been left unlocked, with three cars targeted earlier this month. One incident occurred sometime between 3pm on Sunday May 1 and midday on Tuesday May 3. An unlocked black Honda Civic was parked in Braycourt Avenue, Walton on Thames. Thieves made an untidy...