Hertfordshire Police crackdown on anti-social car meets
Offers are working to put a stop to car meets in Morrisons car park
PCSO Barry Lovegrove on the beat as part of the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Borehamwood
Having listened to public feedback, The Borehamwood Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) are actively working to halt car meets and anti-social driving in Morrisons car park.
Nearby residents had been reporting vehicles racing around the supermarket car park in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, at all hours of the night, prompting the SNT to give the matter priority status.
Sergeant Matthew Cann said: “As a result of reports from neighbours we made anti-social driving in the supermarket one of our neighbourhood priorities. As part of this we increased visibility patrols with officers, visiting the area around the problem times highlighted by residents.
“We have also been working with staff at Morrisons, asking them to report incidents and also ensure entrance and exit barriers to the car park are closed whenever the store and petrol station are closed."
Sergeant Cann continued: "Before the priority was set, we received eight calls from August to October 2021 about the issue, whereas, since setting the priority we have received one call.
“Although there has been a significant drop in calls to us about this issue and we have recently published our next set of priorities for Hertsmere, we are aware that there is more work to be done so will be continuing our patrols of the area and working with supermarket staff.
“I would also ask that residents continue to report to us any anti-social driving taking place in and around the supermarket so that we can respond.”
Residents concerned about anti-social driving can report information online, or the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website at: http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
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