Thefts of Door Furniture.

We have received the following information from the Anstey beat officers:-
Overnight 25/26 January, Anstey (Beat 4) had a spate of door furniture thefts whereby Door Knockers, Numbers, Letterboxes and other brass/metal fittings were taken.
We have had about 8 separate crimes of this nature reported – so far! The fittings have been unscrewed and most have required the use of a Phillips head screwdriver. Could you please be aware of this spate of thefts.
Someone is obviously desperate to weigh in these items for scrap, but it is going to take a lot more to make any money from it! We could therefore have further thefts of this nature so your vigilance when in or around the village would be appreciated.

Many thanks
Anstey Beat Team.

As it says above, be aware and be vigilant. Report any suspicious incidents immediately.
- posted by allan on Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Car Fire - Allington Drive.

At around 4.00/4.30am on Saturday 15th January a suspicious car fire occurred on Allington Drive (cul-de-sac part of the drive).
Were you in the area of Allington Drive/Worcester Avenue/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 officer)
- posted by allan on Saturday, January 15, 2011

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Man charged with four counts of burglary

A 27-year-old man has appeared at Leicester Magistrates court charged with four counts of burglary.
He was remanded into custody to appear at Leicester Crown Court on January 20, 2011.
The charges relate to incidents in Birstall between Tuesday, December 14 and Tuesday, January 11.

Issued on 13/01/11 at 16:16

(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by allan on Friday, January 14, 2011

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House Burglary.

On Saturday evening, 8th January between 7.00pm and 8.30pm, a house on birstall Road (opposite the Parish Council Offices) was broken into.
Were you in this busy area of the village 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 Monday, January 10, 2011

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Shed/Garage Burglaries.

There has been three recent shed/garage burglaries in the village:-
Saltersgate Drive. (two incidents) Saturday 8th January/Sunday 9th January, during Saturday evening - early hours of Sunday, sheds were broken into at two addresses on Saltersgate Drive.
Tempest Road. On Sunday 9th January, between 7.00am and 2.00pm, a garage on Tempest Road was broken into.

Were you in these areas 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

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House Burglary - Blenheim Road.

Detectives from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for public help after some distinctive porcelain items of sentimental value were stolen during a burglary.
The incident took place sometime during the night of Sunday January 2 and early hours of Monday January 3 in Blenheim Road, Birstall when the property was entered and a number of items were stolen.
Amongst the items stolen were six Limoges porcelain items including an oval shaped box, a lidded box, two plates on stands, a jug similar to a milk jug and a perfume bottle with an atomiser.
The porcelain items all had the same design on them of an old fashioned 18th century couple, the picture on the items is of a man just about to kiss the woman’s hand. They were all cobalt blue and had gold edging.
A Nokia old style mobile telephone, cash and a silver Casio Exilim digital camera was also stolen during the incident.
Detective Constable Denise Reidy is investigating the incident, she said: “The porcelain items were given to the victim by her mother and are of great sentimental value to her. The items are quite distinctive and I am sure someone will recognise the description.
“If you know someone who has recently acquired similar items or you have been approached by someone selling these items then please get in touch.
“The camera contained family photos and the owners are very keen to get the images back, have you seen a memory card discarded in the area in the last couple of days? If you can assist with any aspect of the enquiry then please contact us. Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Anyone with any information about the stolen items or the people responsible is asked to contact DC 4212 Denise Reidy 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 4212. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

Issued on 05/01/11 at 11:22
Crime reference number: NH/00037/11-0

(copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by allan on Wednesday, January 05, 2011

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