The London Borough of Havering will prosecute where possible anyone who decides to steal street items belonging to Havering Council either for personal use or for financial gain.
The theft of paving stones has a financial impact on the resources of the Council. There are costs for making the area safe and replacing the stolen paving stones, as well as the value of the stolen stones.
What should I do If I think a theft may be taking place right now?
- Do not approach the individuals, this could lead to a violent incident.
- Make a note of the type of vehicle, the registration number and the appearance of the individuals.
- Phone the police and report the situation. The police will send a patrol car to investigate.
What should I do if I notice that street items are going missing in my area?
- Contact us (details in the top right corner of this page) and tell us the location of the items a depot crew will be sent to investigate and to make the area safe for public use.
- The Council will inform the police if we think theft is the cause of the missing street items in your area.