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On the morning of Wednesday 24th October '07, three male persons with a very strong Irish accent went to a house off of Lybury Lane where the purported to be working on behalf of the waterboard and needed to check the premise. The occupant although he allowed them in, was very wary and kept asking for identity etc at which point they left without taking anything. No description of persons or of a vehicle.

It is requested that any such incidents must be reported to the Police as soon as possible using 999. If you have any information please ring the police on 0845 3300222 and quote crime reference F2/07/2619.

October 3, 2007 ROBBERY IN REDBOURN By Corporate Communication Dept

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in Redbourn on Monday, October 1.

The incident occurred between 8pm and 8.30pm at the children's play area in East Common when three teenagers were threatened with a knife and robbed by two offenders. A 14-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old and 17 year-old-girl, all from Redbourn had their mobile phones stolen A fourth teenager, a 14 year old boy, also from Redbourn was threatened, but no property was taken.

The offenders then ran off in the direction of the river.

The first suspect is described as a black man, approximately 6ft 2in tall, of a slim build and was described as wearing a dark hooded top. He spoke with a London accent.

The second suspect is described as a black man, approximately 5ft 5in tall, of a medium build and was carrying an umbrella.

Officers believe this could be linked to an altercation between three black teenagers in a green VW Polo and a group of white teenagers that took place around late afternoon in High Street, Redbourn on Saturday, September 29.

Detective Sergeant Jason Finnegan from the Central Area Crime Unit is the investigating officer and he said: "This would have been an extremely distressing and upsetting ordeal for the victims. I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, may have seen the incident take place or has any information about it to please come forward."

If anyone does has any information, please contact Jason on 0845 3300 222 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. You do not have to give your name and you could be entitled to a cash reward.

Regards, Ken Lane Watch Liaison Officer Neighbourhood Watch Email: ken.lane@herts.pnn.police.uk

On the afternoon of Monday 10th September 2007, a house was broken into in The Park, whilst the occuppants were out. The offender, or offenders lifted a locked rear garden gate off its hinges, broke into the garden shed and used a garden tool to force open the back kitchen door .Valuables have been taken from within, including money, jewellery and selected ornaments. If anyone saw any suspicious persons, or vehicles including work type vans in the area please report it to Police on 0845 33 00 222. Quote the crime reference F2/07/2323. Two identical vans were seen in this road and in Chequers lane that afternoon and any information regarding these could be useful. Please check the security of your garden sheds and don't leave garden tools out in your garden, unless you have to. Please make a habit of recording the registration numbers of any unusual work vans in your street as this might be helpful if future crimes are reported.

On the afternoon of Mon 10th September 2007 a distraction burglary took place at a house in Tassell Hall. A man knocked the front door and pretended to be from the Water Board. He had no ID. He was refused entry and the door was locked against him, but a second male let himself into the kitcken via an unlocked side door to the property. The first male then also followed him in. They were challenged by the occuppants who pushed them outside. These males were persistent in trying to get the occuppants to follow their instructions. The two offenders were described as having olive skins, aged about 35 and 40, 5 feet 8 inches tall, one wearing a heavy overcoat and flat cap, the other smartly dressed in a dark suit.Please keep your doors locked if you are worried about persons being able to sneak in without you knowing. Do not let strangers in your homes without checking they are legitimate and ring the Police if you are worried.