Well what a month January has been, what with the snow that remained with us causing problems for vehicles and pedestrians alike. I appreciate those members of the community that not only heeded warnings regarding not making a journey unless absolutely necessary but also dug out roads and assisted elderly neighbours. There is always a minority that insist on ignoring road closed signs and when they get stuck feel it is everyone else's responsibility, insulting my staff and that of partner agencies. I had staff unable to get home that slept in the Police Station. My plea to the minority is please be as considerate as the majority of Tandridge residents were!

I am concerned that we are having an increasing number of calls from householders who state they have been receiving phone calls from alarm/security companies who say either Surrey Police has passed on their details and /or that we have recommended them. We will never pass your details onto security companies and we do not recommend companies. Home Office advice is to obtain at least three quotes and specialist advice from companies that are registered with either the National Security Inspectorate or Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board. Your insurance company may be able to recommend one but ensure the alarm meets British Standard BS4737 or BS6799 or European standard EN50131-1. Please contact us should you receive such calls.

Finally I would like to reassure readers following the attempted robbery and armed robbery in Whyteleafe and Caterham on Tuesday, 19th January. The two offences are not connected and this is an extremely unusual occurrence in the District. I know my colleagues in CID are keen to hear from anyone regarding abandoned blue Tregistration Renault Meganes in their area. If you believe you have any information, no matter how small, in relation to either of the crimes please contact Surrey Police on 08451 252222 or if you wish to remain anonymous ring Crimestoppers on 0800 5551111.