Suspicious persons.

At approximately 3.30am on Monday 29th August two white males (possibly Polish) were seen with torches looking into cars on Roman Road. They were challenged by a member of the public and drove off in a silver car.
Did you see or hear anything, please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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Scam Telephone Call.

One of our committee members has today received a telephone call offering a 'free electricity saving device, because you are good customer and pay your bills on time'. The caller just needed to check a few details. The questions quickly got around to the name of your bank etc.
The caller was very vague about the company they represented and when checked later the telephone number was withheld.
This is a blatant scam.
- posted by allan on

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Be Wary of Strangers asking for Directions

Police in Leicester are urging members of the public to be wary about strangers asking for help with directions.

It comes after a theft was reported by a member of the public in Leicester in the past week. In this case she had been enjoying a drink in a coffee shop when she was approached by strangers asking for help with directions.

The strangers appeared to have poor English, and laid out a large map on the table. Once they had gone, the coffee drinker noticed the mobile phone she had placed on the table earlier was missing. There was a spate of similar thefts last year in Leicester, which led to some offenders being arrested.

Sergeant Rob Randell, from Leicestershire Constabulary, said: “It is a natural reaction to try to help someone out who appears to be lost. “However, offenders are taking advantage of this willingness to help. I would urge members of the public to make sure they can always see their valuables, especially where someone appears to be trying to cover them with a map.

Issued by Leicestershire Constabulary on 19.08.11
- posted by Shreekant on Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Charnwood police working to stop increase in burglaries

Police in Charnwood have launched ‘Operation Hammer’ in response to a sharp increase in burglaries.
In July 2011, 47 burglaries were reported to the police in Charnwood compared to 19 in July 2010 – an increase of 28 offences. So far this month (August 1st to 19th) there have been 17 homes broken into.
Crime analysis shows that the offences are occurring across the policing area with no distinct pattern linking them together, although they are being committed in the major villages such as Birstall, Thurmaston, Mountsorrel, Rothley, Cropston, Sileby, Anstey, Barrow and Quorn with the majority occurring during daylight hours.
In response to this increase, officers have launched Operation Hammer which will tackle the problem in a number of ways. A dedicated patrol strategy is in place to ensure officers are in the right place at the right time; Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology in marked and unmarked vehicles is being deployed across the Charnwood area to detect suspicious or ‘wanted’ vehicles; officers are doing regular stop checks of people, and cars, across the Charnwood area acting suspiciously. Scenes of crime officers will be maximising all forensic opportunities and all Special Constables are being tasked with Op Hammer duties. Covert work is being undertaken to identify and arrest suspects both in the Charnwood area and the City.
A crime prevention campaign is also being launched with a leaflet drop in residential areas encouraging home owners to keep their homes secure by locking all windows and doors as well as recording details of their property (serial numbers, photographs etc) and the use of forensic property marking technology such as Smartwater.
Inspector Duncan Southall, Commander of Charnwood local policing unit, said; “We’ve launched Operation Hammer in response to the recent increase in burglaries and want to reassure local residents that everything is being done to arrest the people responsible. We have put a lot of resources into this campaign and I would encourage anyone who has any information which might help us to get in touch. We believe the offenders are travelling from outside the Charnwood area so we’re using the latest number plate recognition technology to monitor cars coming through the policing area and stopping them if appropriate.
“The recent warm weather may be to blame for the increase as a considerable number of the offences have been committed because windows and doors have been left unlocked and open and I would really urge everyone to help us by keeping their property secure. The nuisance of locking up and switching lights on when you go out is nothing compared to the distress of being burgled and our research shows that the majority of burglars are opportunist criminals, so taking simple preventative measures to secure your property will go a long way.”
“I would also ask people to be patient if they are stopped by officers asking them to account for their movements; they are doing it to make sure people are there for a legitimate reason.”
Anyone with any information about who might be committing these crimes is asked to call Leicestershire Constabulary on Leicester (0116) 22 2222.

Issued on 24/08/11 at 09:55

(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by allan on Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Mini-moto seized.

Earlier this month another mini-moto bike was seized under section 59 Police reform Act for driving anti-socially in the village. He did not have any documents so the bike will be crushed. A warning to all those that want to drive anti-socially.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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ASB - Dispersal.

On Friday 29th July one person was dispersed under Sect 27 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 for being drunk and causing ASB in the village. This person is not from Birstall and has been a problem for the village in the past. Hopefully this will send a message.
- posted by allan on

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Suspicious Caller - Item below.

It has now been established that the incident on the 28th July was in fact a genuine representative of the local Baptist Church.
- posted by allan on Monday, August 15, 2011

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Found - Hockey Stick.

The police are in possession of a hockey stick in a case and are keen to reunite it with the rightful owner. It was found in Birstall on 24th May.
Is this yours or do you know who it belongs to ?
Please contact the local police officers with a description to reclaim your property.

(Information from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Wednesday, August 03, 2011

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House Burglary.

In the early hours of Friday 29th July a house in Curzon Avenue (close to Roman Road) was burgled. Entry to the property was via the rear.
Were you in this area, 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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Theft of Number Plates.

Overnight on 25th - 26th July both front and rear number plates were stolen from a vehicle in Birstall Road (close to Red Hill Circle).

Security screws for number plates are available free of charge at our monthley Advice Shop. Next Advice Shop is on Saturday 20th August, 10.00 - 12.00 at the Sibson Road Police Office.

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

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