Clairvoyant scam.

One of our members has received a letter from 'Angela ?, Clairvoyant'. It states that Mr B's astrological signs indicate good fortune for him. All he needs to do is send £12.00 plus £3.15 postage, together with his date of birth and an email address and he will "receive this good fortune".
We believe the only one heading for good fortune in this scam is 'Angela ?', and it's nothing to do with astrology.
- posted by allan on Sunday, May 31, 2009

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Theft from car at Watermead Park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her handbag stolen from her car.

The incident happened on Sunday, May 10 between 2pm and 2.30pm at the Watermead Park car park, off Meadow Lane.

When the victim returned to her car she discovered a rear window to the car had been smashed and two handbags stolen from the boot.

PC Kevin Gray, the officer investigating the incident, said: “We would like anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or who can remember seeing someone acting suspiciously to contact us.

“I would also like to remind people to remove anything of value out of their cars and do not leave anything on show as thieves will target those cars with valuables on show.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1124 Kevin Gray on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a voicemail for an officer then key in his identification number 1124.

Alternatively, information can be left with Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Some mobile 'phone providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 15/05/09 at 15:38 Crime reference number: NH/2315/09-5

http://www.leics.police.uk/canyouhelp/appeals/5041_theft_from_car_at_watermead_park/
- posted by Shreekant on Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Appeal following robbery on Sibson Road

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a 21-year-old man on Sibson Road, Birstall.

The incident happened at around 12.30am on Saturday April 25, as the victim walked home with a friend towards Hannah Parade.

A silver car pulled up on the road near the pair and five men got out and chased them.
The victim was running away from the group towards Wanlip Street when he was grabbed and fell to the floor.

He was then kicked a number of times by the group, until they asked him to hand over his phone. Once the victim gave them his phone they then ripped his silver chain off from around his neck before leaving.

The phone taken was a black and silver, Sony Ericsson W610i.

The victim received injuries to his face and he attended the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment to his injuries.

All of the men involved are described as being white, aged in their early twenties and had local accents.

Detective Constable Philip Lilley, the officer investigating the incident, said: “The victim has been left extremely shocked by this incident and we would like to appeal to the public for their help in finding these men.

“We would like anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and can remember seeing five men similar to those described to contact us. Did you see the men in a silver car on Sibson Road? Did you see where they went to after the incident?

“Any information you have may help us with our investigation and we would like to ask you to call us.”

Anybody with any information is asked to contact PC 1551 Philip Lilley on Leicester (0116) ... , follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1551.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.*

Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 12/05/09 at 09:27 Crime reference number: NH2030/09-7

http://www.leics.police.uk/canyouhelp/appeals/5017_appeal_following_robbery_on_sibson_road/
- posted by Shreekant on

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Four men arrested.

During the night of Tuesday 12th May, four men were arrested on the 'Gates' estate area for "going equipped for burglaries". This was part of a local police operation in response to recent incidents.

(information received from local police officers)
- posted by allan on Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Scam phone calls - bank details please!

On Thursday 7th May at 8.45pm, a resident on Ambergate Drive received a phone call from a man claiming that she had been overcharged on her Nationwide account to the tune of £550. He wanted her bank details in order to rectify this error!!

He was most insistent, even when she declined to give the details. Eventually, the line went dead. Her neighbour had had a similar call. She checked with Nationwide the next day and they had not authorised such a call and her account was in order.

Never give your bank details over the phone or at your door unless you have done your own "security checks" to be 100% sure of who they are.

If in any doubt, don't give any details and simply hang up. You can always visit the bank or call them (using a number from the phone book or statement, not one that the person on the phone gives you!)
- posted by Shreekant on Monday, May 11, 2009

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Vandals caught red handed

While on a covert patrol in the Meadow Lane are on Friday night (1st May), PC Richard Carruthers crept up on three youths committing damage to the park furniture by means of graffiti. Marker pens were seized.

They have never been in trouble before and were visibly shaken by the Police presence. They were all males 18, 20 and 21 years old!

PC Carruthers has already arranged for them to clean up their mess. They will be scrubbing ALL the graffiti from the climbing frame and PC Carruthers will then inspect it.

Another excellent example of neighbourhood policing and restorative justice in action in Birstall!
- posted by Shreekant on Thursday, May 07, 2009

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Theft of car - arrests.

Overnight on Thursday 30th April/Friday 1st May vehicles were broken into or damaged on Wanlip Lane, Orchard Road and Holly Tree Avenue. Following a burglary on Lambourne Road, a vehicle was stolen. This stolen vehicle was subsequently stopped on the A46 and three people arrested. It is believed all these crimes are linked.

(Information received from the local police 1/5/09)
- posted by allan on Friday, May 01, 2009

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