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Keys Found.
A bunch of keys have been found on Woodgate Drive, close to Highgate Avenue. They appear to be house keys.If these keys are yours, please contact the Watch on (0116) 2676397.
The local police officers have been informed and the keys will be handed in to the Parish Council Office after the New Year holiday.
Burglaries.
The following are recent burglaries/attempted burglaries in the village. Were you in the areas of any of these incidents? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.Kilby Avenue. Thursday 23rd December between midnight and 1.00am.
East Road. Thursday 23rd December between midnight and 1.00am. Intruders were disturbed and three males were seen to run off, two were later detained by the police.
Wanlip Lane. Tuesday 21st December at approximately 1.30am. Culprit was disturbed and rode away on a pedal cycle.
(Information from local beat officers).
Insecure Property.
The following message has been received from the Charnwood Local Policing Unit:-Inspector Duncan Southall and Officers at the Charnwood Local Policing Unit are aware that there has been an increase in vehicle crime and home burglaries over the last two weeks in Birstall. Unfortunately, upon investigation, it was found that a number of both crimes were made easier for the offender, because the vehicle / property had been left insecure.
With Christmas approaching and the extremely cold weather, we can be all rushing about and not taking the care that we would take normally. However, we do not want people to be victims, so we would ask you to double check the security on your vehicle / home, when leaving them.
The local Police have been increasing their presence in the village with additional uniform and plain clothes patrols.
Officers and staff at the Charnwood Local Policing Unit wish you a Happy and Peaceful Christmas, followed by a Healthy and Crime-free 2011.
(Received by email 21/12/10)
House in Birstall burgled twice in 27 hours
Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a house in Birstall was burgled twice within 27 hours.The incidents took place at a house in Wanlip Lane. The first incident took place about 3am on Monday December 13 when the house was entered through a back door and a wallet containing bank cards, a Blackberry telephone, which was broken, two mobile telephone chargers and house keys were stolen.
Sometime between 5.30am and 6am the following morning (Tuesday December 14) the house was entered again and a number of parcels were stolen from the hallway.
PC Richard Gosling is investigating the incidents, he said: “From enquiries we’ve carried out it is believed that both incidents may have been committed by the same person.
“Wanlip Lane is quite a busy road especially at the time the second incident took place with people travelling into work, whoever stole the parcels would have had to make a number of trips from the house with the goods, did you see anyone loading a vehicle in Wanlip Lane around 6am yesterday morning?
“If you can assist with the investigation then please get in touch, even the smallest of detail could help with our enquiries.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2983 Richard Gosling 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 2983. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Issued on 15/12/10 at 16:00
Crime reference number: NH/06518/10-5
(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
Damage to Motor Vehicles.
Over the last two weeks there has been a number of incidents where motor vehicles have been damaged:-Tempest Road. Overnight 3rd/4th December, wing mirrors damaged.
Lambourne Road. Overnight 10th/11th December, wing mirrors damaged.
Orchard Road. Overnight 10th/11th December, tyres deflated and a paint stripper poured onto the rear of the vehicle.
Whiles Lane. Overnight 10th/11th December, wing mirrors damaged.
Were you in any of these areas at these times and did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222.
(Information from local beat officers).
Nuisance telephone call.
One of our members has called to report an aggressive telephone call she received. The caller referred to 'Home Energy Efficiency', and wanted to make an appointment to visit the property. No name of any company was given and when questioned the caller became very aggressive. At one point, in answer to a question, he said "You answer my questions".Our advice is; If you receive an unwanted call, simply put down the phone straightaway. There is no necessity to talk to, or even be polite, to cold callers (especially those who don't tell you who they are !).
Found - Bunch of Keys.
A large bunch of keys has been found in Iris Avenue on Friday 10th December. The police have been informed and the keys are available for the owner to collect from the Birstall Parish Council Office on Birstall Road.
Robbery at jewellers in Birstall
Officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a jewellers in Birstall.The robbery happened at around 9.45am on Saturday November 27, 2010 at Birstall Jewellers on Sibson Road.
Two men entered the shop wearing balaclavas and one of them threatened the shop owners with what has been described as a knife. The other man used a hammer to smash the display cabinets and took numerous items of jewellery.
The suspects ran off and were seen to get into a blue saloon vehicle parked around the corner onto The Meadway. The vehicle drove off at speed towards Collindale Avenue.
The first suspect is described as around 5'8" tall, of medium build and wearing a balaclava with light skin around his eyes. He was wearing a dark hooded top with logo across the chest, grey tracksuit bottoms with two white running down the outside of each leg, black trainers and black gloves.
The second suspect is described as around 5'8" tall, of medium build and wearing a balaclava with dark skin around his eyes. He was wearing a black hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms with two white running down the outside of each leg, white trainers and blue gloves. He was carrying a large black messenger bag.
Detective Constable Kerry Deadman, who is investigating the incident, said: “Although no-one was hurt during the incident the shop owners have been left extremely shocked and distressed by the incident. I would urge anyone who saw two men fitting these descriptions in or around the Sibson Road area at this time or saw the route that took in the car to contact me.
"Any information no matter how insignificant it may seem could help us with our enquiries.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4442 Kerry Deadman 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 4442. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Issued on 07/12/10 at 11:32
Crime reference number: NH/06235/10-3
(Information copied from the Leicestershire Constabulary website)
Distinctive motorcycle stolen from Birstall
( A photograph of this motorcycle is on the police website )A red and white Yamaha motorcycle, registration number EY07 00V, was stolen from an outbuilding in Lawn Avenue, Birstall sometime between 9.30pm on Friday November 12 and 9am on Saturday November 13.
Pc Paul Anderson is investigating the incident, he said: “I would ask the public to have a good look at the picture and contact the police if they know the motorcycles current whereabouts.
“I would also like to speak to anyone who has been approached by someone selling a similar motorcycle. Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1921 Paul Anderson 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 1921. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Issued on 03/12/10 at 14:44
Crime reference number: NH/06032/10-0
(Information copied from the Leicestershire Constabulary website)
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