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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. In this weekly Herts Connected update, we get to cover arrests, seizures and more. Some great results with more to come in the future.
· 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.
· A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from River Island in the town centre on Wednesday 19 August. It was reported that items of clothing worth £183 had been taken. The man was arrested and has been bailed which enquiries continue.
· A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in relation to an incident in the town centre on Saturday 15 August.
It was reported that a member of the public had been punched twice in the face, causing no injury. A suspect was located, arrested and bailed while enquiries continue.
Operation Scootherts has recently seen an influx of seizures in Stevenage. This week, we have seized the following:
- X8 E-Scooters
- X1 E-Bike
All riders have been reported for the relevant offences and will be receiving points on their licences and fines. As a result of the vehicles, they are all currently being crushed into small cubes to add to the ever-growing pile.
A few weeks ago, I have sent out a message in relation to urban exploration which has been a growing trend in Stevenage. We have asked the public to speak to their children in relation to the dangerous trend and have stated what we will do should the offenders be caught.
As a result of this, several people have been identified and being spoken to in relation burglary. This puts them at risk of criminal convictions which could negatively impact them for the rest of their lives.
I would like to reiterate that urban exploration is being deal with both proactively and firmly by police due to the safety risk that is poses as well as the victims that it affects. If you know anyone engaging in this, please consider the future impact that it may have on yourself/others.
 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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