Police and community support officers from Stonecot Safer Neighbourhoods Team are stepping up foot patrols after two suspicious fires broke out in the area last week.

The first fire left the Nisa Thai restaurant with a big clean-up job after the blaze destroyed the roof and part of the walls of its rear extension.

Three days later, a second fire caused damage to a garage at the rear of one of Hill Top’s houses, just 50 metres from the restaurant.

Prompt action from the fire brigade prevented the fires from spreading and kept damage to a minimum. No-one was hurt in either incident.

• In an emergency phone 999.
• Do you know who may have started these fires? Speak to the Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 020 8721 2492 or email them at Stonecot.snt@met.police.uk

A shop window has been smashed after being hit by an air rifle fired by a man in a passing van. No-one was hurt in the incident which happened while the shop was open but the window will need to be replaced. Sutton Police are investigating.

Did you see this incident or have you seen anything similar elsewhere? Do you know who might be responsible? Call Sutton Police on 020 8643 1212 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The police’s Stonecot Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be offering free mobile phone registration at Ridge Road Library on Wednesday 5th March from 2-5pm.

Thousands of mobile phones are lost and stolen each year. By registering your phone you make it easy for the police to immobilise your phone if stolen or return a lost phone to you if found.

Officers will also be giving advice and answering questions on how to prevent crime such as theft from vehicles, graffiti and any other issues of concern to local residents.

View this event on Sutton Active – the borough’s community calendar.