JANUARY 2008 ABH Offender known to victim approached her in Millfield late evening 12 January and punched her in face several times. Burglary - Dwelling Property in Spruce Close entered via secure door using key during day 7 January. Bedroom only searched and numerous items taken including large metal sword and dagger - offender known to victim. POLICE BAIL Property in Allenby Close entered via rear door evening 14 January and handbag taken from cabinet in kitchen. Named person alleged to have used keys to enter house in Gough Crescent whilst victim was out 25 January and stole £110. Rw/oC Burglary Not Dwelling Offenders pulled front door of McColls The Parade late evening 23 January causing lock to break. One then entered store and stole numerous cigarettes which he then took outside and placed in large bag held by other offenders prior to making off. Rw/oC Entry forced to front door of McColls The Parade late evening 31 January and cigarettes and crate of beer stolen. Burglary Sheds Etc Attempt break made to five garages in block at rear of Hilary Road between 1/16 January. Padlocks removed and entry made to one garage but nothing stolen. Common Assault Offender grabbed hold of victim in Grebe Close and then pushed him out of the patio doors morning 24 January. Rw/oC Criminal Damage - Non Dwelling Gate pulled down and fence damaged, roof tiles broken at Christian Centre, Milne Road by youths overnight 2/3 January. Between 13/22 January damage caused to bolt on garage door in block in Pilgrims Way and panel dented. Criminal Damage - Vehicles Rear windscreen of Ssangyong Musso in Gough Crescent smashed between afternoons 31 December/1 January. No entry. Rear windscreen of Vauxhall Corsa in Benmoor Road smashed when brick thrown through it. No entry. Driver's window of Alfa Romeo parked on driveway in Creekmoor Lane smashed early hours 22 January. Alarm activated - no entry. Criminal Damage - Other Cat in Swift Close deliberately poisoned 28/29 December killing it. (December crime) 6' fence panel in Honeysuckle Lane pulled down and destroyed between 26/28 January. Going Equipped For Stealing Male seen acting suspiciously in Tesco afternoon 19 January found in possession of foil-lined bag which he admitted was for stealing goods. CHARGED Intent To Supply - Cannabis Male in Kitchener Crescent found in possession of small bag of herbal cannabis evening 25 January and admitted collecting if for another person. CHARGED Possession - Amphetamine Male found in possession of controlled substance during search in Swallow Close late afternoon 21 January and arrested. CHARGED Possession - Weapons And Intent Male detained by off-duty police officer in Upton Road leaving derelict premises late evening 12 January. Second male made off and arrested shortly afterwards and found in possession of two offensive weapons. CHARGED Following report of male with knife, male stopped in Creekmoor Lane early evening 19 January and knife located on his person. POLICE BAIL Public Order Act Male repeatedly swore in street in Swallow Close late afternoon 21 January causing harassment to residents and was arrested. CHARGED Theft From Motor Vehicle Side door of Wessex Water Ford Transit van in Petersham Road left open whilst men working in road. Offenders took disc cutter and tarmacing plate from inside evening 10 January. Theft Pedal Cycle Insecure mountain bike stolen from outside Co-Op Welcome Creekmoor Lane early morning 29 January. Theft From Shops And Stalls Offender entered McCOLLS The Parade evening 19 January, selected four bottles of WKD Alcopop and left without payment. Offender entered Co-op Northmead Drive afternoon 21 January, picked up 4 x cans Special Brew and left store without paying. Rw/oC Two males entered Co-op Northmead Drive evening 30 January, one kept lookout whilst the other stole two bottles of whisky. Theft From Dwelling Items stolen from house in Plumer Road between 25 December/1 January whilst numerous persons had access to house. Theft Other Two large Portland stone rocks stolen from front garden in Creekmoor Lane overnight 2/3 January. Pair of wrought-iron gates stolen from back garden in Roberts Road between 20/22 January. Washing machine taken from garden in Cavan Crescent during day 24 January. Solar panel lights stolen from rear garden of Waterloo House in Milne Road overnight 23/24 January. One broken. Mobile phone stolen from pocket of blazer left in PE changing room at School morning 28 January. Unauthorised Taking Motor Vehicle Member of family took car keys from victim's house late evening 8 January and used vehicle without owner's permission. FORMAL CAUTION Scooter stolen from side of house in Millstream Close overnight 13/14 January. Burglary Not Dwelling Offender entered Simplica Balena Close early hours 127 January through unlocked front door. Office entered via hatch window and laptop stolen. Theft From Motor Vehicle Offenders have entered locked yard in Balena Close between 20 december/3 January and removed all four original alloy wheels from Peugeot 205. Theft By Employee Five computers stolen on four separate occasions from Siemens in Sopers Lane between 30 November/25 January.