The latest Homewatch newsletter details recent criminal activity in the area which somewhat bizarrely includes a number of incidents of theft of Mezuzah.

Mezuzahs are the prayer scrolls in small cases that are placed on doorways in Jewish homes and are of significant religious value. Some may also be antique. Unless just antique Mezuzahs are being taken the only other assumption that can be made is that it is a race hate crime designed at least to upset the householders.

In addition to mezuzahs the Police report that there has been a spate of electrical equipment theft.

The newsletter also highlights the recent targets for burglaries and car crime in the area and provides useful advice and contact details.

You can read or download the newsletter here: homewatch-24-feb-2010.pdf