Keys Found

A keyring with two small keys attached has been found on the footpath between Allington Drive and Newton Drive.
If these keys are yours, they have been handed in to the Parish Council and can be claimed during normal office hours.
- posted by allan on Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Vehicle Fire - Newton Drive

At approximately 1.30am on Friday 15th October, an attempt was made to set fire to a vehicle in Newton Drive.
Were you in the area of Worcester Avenue/Newton Drive/Dalby Avenue around this time? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Monday, October 25, 2010

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Nuisance Fireworks.

The police received many complaints about fireworks being let off at 4.00am on Monday 18th October in Birstall.
They visited the property concerned and the culprit has been given a 'Fixed Penalty' fine under the Misuse of Fireworks regulations.
The Watch also received complaints about this incident.

(Information supplied by local beat officers).
- posted by allan on Sunday, October 24, 2010

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Graffiti.

One male has been identified in connection with recent graffiti in the village. We understand that an arrest for causing criminal damage is imminent.

(information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Birstall Burglaries - Arrests

Two males have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Birstall, possibly responsible for a number of burglaries in the area. Suspects arrested after positive DNA evidence at the offence locations.

(information supplied by local beat officers)
- posted by allan on

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Key Found

A single key on a picture keyring has been found on Sibson Road (close to the funeral parlour) and has been handed in to the police. If this is yours, please contact the local beat officers at the Sibson Road police office or the Watch at the monthly Advice Shop.
- posted by allan on

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Serial Thief Jailed for 2 Years

A serial thief who burgled a 90-year old Birstall man's home has been jailed for 2 years.

The Birstall man tackled the thief he caught wandering around his home and pushed him out.

However, the pensioner was unable to stop drug addict Darren Lane grabbing his wallet as he left.

The victim later realised other items including a collection of watches of sentimental value – including one dating back to World War Two – were also missing.

The judge said the defendant had a "horrendous list of 107 previous convictions" dating back to 1986. They included offences of burglary and 57 thefts.

Lane (37), of no fixed address, admitted burglary, theft of the car and driving it without insurance or a licence.

More from the Leicester Mercury here

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Burglary-victim-90-tackles-thief-home/article-2736627-detail/article.html
- posted by Shreekant on Saturday, October 09, 2010

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High Pressure Sales - Roofing Works.

We have received a number of complaints recently about high pressure selling of a roofing repair/coating system. These salesmen appear to particularly target elderly householders.
Our advice is:-
Always obtain at least two quotes from companies/tradesman recommended to you by friends or neighbours.
Never sign anything or pay a deposit to any cold calling salesman until you have had at least 48 hours to considered it.

If in any doubt, talk to your family/Friends before agreeing to any work etc.
- posted by allan on Tuesday, October 05, 2010

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Burglaries - Birstall Road.

On Thursday 30th September at approximately 2.15 - 2.30pm, a distraction burglary took place at a house on Birstall Road (close to Holt Road). The burglary was carried out by a white male who was wearing a dark suit.

On the same day, another house close by, was burgled between 11.00am and 9.00pm.

Were you in this area around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Sunday, October 03, 2010

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Cycles stolen.

Overnight on Tuesday 28th - Wednesday 29th September, between 11.50pm and 5.00am, three cycles were stolen from a house in Woodgate Drive (close to the junction with Queensgate Drive). Two of the cycles were later recovered in Fielding Road.
Were you in this area around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on

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