Car Fire - Saltersgate Drive.

At approximately 3.00am on Saturday morning (26th February), a Mercedes car parked on Saltersgate Drive caught fire and was almost completely destroyed. Damage was also caused to nearby fences and other vehicles.
Were you in the area of Saltersgate Drive around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officer).
- posted by allan on Sunday, February 27, 2011

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Arrest made following armed robberies in Thurmaston and Birstall

Officers who issued a witness appeal last week following two armed robberies have arrested a 16-year-old youth.
The first robbery happened at around 9.50pm on Wednesday February 16, 2011 when a man entered Mark Convenience store on Melton Road near to the junction with Rookery Lane, Thurmaston.
He threatened the shopkeeper with what has been described as a firearm demanding money. He was given a quantity of cash and also made off with alcohol and cigarettes from the store.
He was last seen on foot travelling towards Thurmaston village.
The second robbery happened at around 10.40am the following day (Thursday February 17, 2011) at Wanlip Store on Wanlip Lane, Birstall.
During this robbery the suspect again with what has been described as a firearm threatened the shopkeeper demanding money and then cigarettes. The shopkeeper managed to press a panic alarm and the man made off empty handed.
He was last seen turning onto into Lambourne Road in direction of Watermead Country Park.
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with these incidents and he has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Constable Sean Lynch is appealing for anyone who has any information to please get in touch.
He said: “In both cases, the victims were thankfully left unharmed but have obviously been left extremely shocked and shaken by what happened.
“We believe that both these robberies have been committed by the same person due to the similarities between the two.
“We are still appealing for anyone who has any information regarding these robberies to please get in touch. Even the smallest of information you have may be useful to our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to call DC 1114 Sean Lynch on 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in his identification number 1114. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

(Information copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by allan on Friday, February 25, 2011

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Robbery - Wanlip Avenue

An armed robbery took place this morning, Thursday 17th February at approximately 10.40am, on Wanlip Avenue.
No one was injured and nothing was actually taken during the incident.
The culprit was a male and wearing a pink shirt. He was last seen heading in the direction of Watermead Park. It is believed that a weapon has been recovered.
A similar incident took place in Thurmaston late on Wednesday evening and another in Syston last week.
Were you in the area of Wanlip Lane/Meadow Lane/Watermead Park around this time? Did you see or hear anything suspicious either before or after the time of this incident? Please report any information, however minor it seems, on (0116) 2222222

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Thursday, February 17, 2011

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Death threat sales calls in Leicestershire probed

The following has been copied from the BBC News website:-

Elderly people in Leicestershire are being warned after reports of residents being threatened by a company claiming to sell double glazing. The county council said it had received 12 complaints about a company claiming to be called Bowater. Trading standards said some people were threatened with fines, "green taxes" and even a death threat. Officials want to know if anyone else has received any such calls and urged people to be on their guard.

David Bull, head of Leicestershire County Council's trading standards, said: "It is sickening that older people are being threatened with fictitious taxes or fines, the loss of benefits or even death. "We are very concerned that this firm is deliberately targeting older people and we would urge people and their relatives to report all cases to us via Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. "Reputable companies do not pressurise or threaten people."

If you or anyone you know receives a call of this nature, please report it immediately on the number quoted above.
- posted by allan on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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Home Security - Bogus Calls.

We have today received the following message from the Leicestershire County Neighbourhood and Home Watch office:-

Nottinghamshire NHW have informed us that that cold callers are targeting elderly residents promising either to fit free burglar alarms or to "go 50:50" on the cost of fitting alarms to reduce the cost to older people.
In one of these cases the caller claimed to be from "Leicestershire Police Security" but was calling from an 0203 (London) telephone number. This is not a company that we are aware of.
A Google search on the full telephone number has revealed complaints from many parts of the UK in relation to this number. Other complaints allege that the caller seemed particularly to be trying to discover times when no-one would be at home.

Police advice is never to put your security in the hands of someone who has either turned up out of the blue at your door or has called you by telephone without your invitation. We would always suggest that you get at least two competitive quotes from NSI or SSAIB recognised companies (of which there are many in the Yellow Pages). Offers to carry out work free of charge should always be checked most carefully - think "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is."
- posted by allan on Monday, February 14, 2011

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Youth Cautioned.

A youth from outside of the village has received an official police caution in connection with graffiti on the youth shelter on the School Lane playing field.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, February 08, 2011

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Damage to Church Window.

Between 2.00pm on Monday 24th January and 9.00am on Tuesday 25th January a stained glass window was damaged at St James Parish church on Church Hill, Birstall.
The stained glass window is very old and could cost many thousands of pounds to repair.
Were you in this area around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, February 01, 2011

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