Garage Break-ins.

This week there have been two incidents of garages being broken into:-
1) Tuesday/Wednesday 22nd/23rd June, around midnight an attempt was made to break into a garage on Stonehill Avenue (close to the shops). The lock was cut from the door, but the burglar was disturbed and left the scene without anything being stolen.
2) Tuesday/Wednesday 22nd/23rd June, over night a garage was broken into on Church Road, Wanlip. The lock was cut from the door. Items stolen included two crash helmets and a chainsaw.
It is thought that these two incidents may be linked.

Were you in the area of either of these break-ins around that time? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from local police beat officer)
- posted by allan on Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Distraction Burglary - Update.

Elderly woman victim of distraction burglary in Birstall
An elderly woman in Birstall has been the victim of a distraction burglary after two men entered her home.
The incident took place at about 5pm on Monday June 14 in Beechfield Avenue, Birstall. The victim was asleep in her lounge when she awoke after hearing a noise at the front door.
A man claiming to be a delivery man or workman entered the house and whilst he distracted the victim another man entered the house through the back door and searched the premises. Nothing was stolen during the incident.
The offender who distracted the victim was Asian and the second offender was white.
Detective Constable Alf Doyle is investigating the incident, he said: “This was a distressing incident for the elderly victim and I am keen to trace the people responsible for this crime.
“Were you visited by someone in similar circumstances or did you see two men acting suspiciously in the area on Monday June 14? If you believe you can help with our investigation I would urge you to contact us immediately. Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 170 Alf Doyle on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 0170. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

(Information taken from the Leicestershire Police website)
- posted by allan on

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Burglary - Allington Drive.

On Saturday 19th June, between 1.00pm - 4.00pm, a house on Allington Drive (close to Blenheim Road) was burgled. The rear door of the house had been forced.
This is a busy residential road and the incident took place in broad daylight. Were you in this area around this time? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Was anyone seen hanging around or leaving rather hurriedly?
Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from local police beat officer)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Distraction Burglary.

On Monday 14th June, at between 5.00 and 5.30pm, a distraction burglary took place in Beechfield Avenue (close to Loughborough Road). Two men were involved.
Were you in this area around this time, did you see anything suspicious or anyone hanging around this area? They probably had a vehicle parked not far away from the scene.
Any information, however minor, please report it on (0116) 2222222

(information from local police beat officer)
- posted by allan on Saturday, June 19, 2010

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Parcel Scam.

One of our elderly and vulnerable gentleman members has reported to us the following scam.
He received a parcel which he had not ordered.
A short time later he received a telephone call (supposedly from the company that had sent the parcel), to say that it had been delivered to the wrong address and they would send someone round to collect it. They even arranged a password for security.

Fortunately a neighbour visited this gentleman and became suspicious. The parcel was opened and found to contain a 'Blackberry' type phone and an expensive pair of trainer shoes. A phone call to the company quickly established that they had not made the previous call regarding collection. The order had been made via the Internet and obviously using a false address. Arrangements were made for the legitimate company to collect the parcel.

It is easy to see that this gentleman could have handed the parcel over to a criminal and then been left with the bill from the company.

Be aware that these scams happen.
- posted by allan on Friday, June 11, 2010

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Attempted theft of lead flashings.

Overnight on Tuesday/Wednesday, 8th/9th June, an attempt was made to steal the lead flashings from the front of the Parish Council office on Birstall Road.
Did you see or hear anything suspicious in this area during this time? Did you see anyone hanging around or maybe a suspicious vehicle in the area? Please report any information however minor on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from local beat police officer)
- posted by allan on

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Motor Bike Seized.

A motor bike that was seen and recorded on CCTV being ridden on the School Lane playing field has been seized under a 'section 59' procedure. The cost for the return of the motor bike is £150.00, a repeat of any similar behaviour will result in the same thing happening again.

(Information received from local beat police officers)
- posted by allan on Monday, June 07, 2010

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Cycles Stolen.

Over the last month there has been a number of incidents of pedal cycles being stolen in the village.
26th May. Church Hill/Birstall Road. At approximately 9.45am a Royal Blue 'mountain' type cycle was stolen from a business premises.
27th May. Went Road. A cycle was stolen from outside the shops.
27th May. Stonehill Avenue. At approximately 6.45pm a black BMX cycle with a white back wheel was stolen from outside the shops.
30th May. Saltersgate Drive (near to public footpath). At approximately 12.30am a black 'Appollo Mayhem' mountain bike was stolen from a garden.

(Information received from local beat police officers)

Be aware that this type of theft does occur in the village. Always make your cycle secure by using a lock and/or chain, even when leaving it for just a few moments. Make your cycle easily identifiable by getting it coded and maybe have an electronic tag fitted. A visit to one of our regular Saturday Advice Shops, where we will code your cycle for free and have a range of locks, tags and alarms, should be a priority for all local cyclists.
- posted by allan on

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Curzon Avenue - car damaged.

Overnight on Sunday/Monday 30th/31st May, a blue Vauxhall Astra parked on a driveway in Curzon Avenue, Birstall was damaged. A rear side window was broken, access gained to the boot and a rear light unit removed and stolen.
Were you in this area, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Thursday, June 03, 2010

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