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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti Social Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. It has been a varied yet busy week for Stevenage Town Centre Police Officers. We have arrests, missing people, drugs, speeding and more in this Herts Connected weekly update.
A man has been arrested and charged in relation to a theft from Boots, Queensway, Stevenage Town Centre.
Lee Forbes, aged 52, of York Road, Stevenage was arrested by on Wednesday 26 August, in relation to a theft of perfumes/aftershaves from Boots which took place on Monday 24 August.
He is due to appear at Stevenage Magistrates Court on Wednesday 11 November.
A man has been charged with theft and common assault in relation to an incident at HMV, The Forum. It was reported that on Tuesday 18 August two vinyl records were stolen and a member of the public assaulted. Bogdan Butnaru, aged 38, of Exeter Close, Stevenage was arrested on Saturday 22 August and is due to appear at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9 November.
Police were on foot patrol in Westgate shopping centre on Friday (28 August) when they came across three males on top of the car park, seemingly rolling a cannabis joint.
All three were detained and the cannabis was seized by officers. Due to this, a male will be receiving a Community Resolution with conditions to complete a drugs awareness course.
Also on Friday (28 August) officers were on patrols when a member of the public had approached them, stating that their son was missing and concerns were growing for the individual. Police took a missing persons report and a large number of resources were used in order to locate the missing person.
Thankfully, the missing person was found safe and well.
Speeding has been a local priority in Stevenage for some time, with various reports from members of the public regarding the issue. Last week, Town Centre officers conducted two speeding operations, both on Martins Way and St Georges Way. As a result of this, a total of nine tickets has been issued for speeding.
Due to the drivers being reported, they may receive a speed awareness course or points and fines. We will be continuing to conduct more speeding operations in the coming weeks in different areas in Stevenage so stay tuned for upcoming results.
A woman has been issued a Notice of Intended Prosecution for using their mobile phone whilst driving.
On Friday 14 August, Police were conducting their foot patrols when they spotted the offence, they were not able to stop the vehicle at the time of the incident, however clocked the registration plate before the vehicle had left the scene.
A Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) was sent to the driver of the vehicle and the owner had replied with who was driving the car on the date and time of the offence. The driver will now be going to court for the matter.
Remember, even if we can’t stop vehicles whilst offences are being committed, it doesn’t mean that we still can’t figure out who you are and send you to court.
Operation Scootherts continues to see further seizures of E-scooters and E-bikes in Stevenage. This week, we have seized the following;
- X2 E-scooters
All drivers have been reported for the relevant offences and will be attending court in relation to the matters. Points and fines inbound!
 Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: - civil injunctions.
- criminal behaviour orders.
- public spaces protection orders.
- community protection notices.
- dispersal powers.
- closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to 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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