Number plates stolen.

Overnight on 23rd - 24th October (Sun/Mon), both front and rear number plates were stolen from a vehicle in Ryegate Crescent.
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 Thursday, October 27, 2011

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Two House Burglaries.

There has been two incidents of house burglaries in the last few days:-
Wanlip Lane (close to Wanlip Avenue). On Monday 24th October between 1.30pm and 1.45pm.
Queensgate Drive (close to Woodgate Drive). On Wednesday 26th October between 1.00 pm and 10.00pm.
In both instances it is believed jewellery was stolen.
Were you in these areas 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

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Youth Charged with Robbery.

Following some good work by the local beat team, forensic officers and CID, a youth from the city area has been charged with robbery at a premises in Sibson Road. The incident occurred some weeks ago and involved two youths who used threats of force to make the occupants hand over goods and cash. The youth also faces charges relating to similar incidents in the county.

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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Cars Damaged.

Overnight Friday 21st - Saturday 22nd October, there were a further two incidents of damage to cars in the village:-
Blenheim Road, close to Dalby Avenue. Rear passenger window broken.
Curzon Avenue, close to School Lane. Rear passenger window broken.

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

(Information from local beat officer)
- posted by allan on Sunday, October 23, 2011

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Damage to Vehicles.

There have been three recent incidents of damage to vehicles in Birstall.

Wanlip Lane. On the 17th October a car on a driveway was broken into and then set alight.
Sibson Road. On the 18th October between 5.45pm and 7.00pm, a vehicle parked on a driveway had both front and rear number plates stolen.
Acacia Avenue. Between 1.00pm on the 18th and 2.00pm on the 19th October, a car parked on a driveway had the door damaged.

Were you in any of these areas around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222

(Information from local beat Officers and North Area NHW)
- posted by allan on Thursday, October 20, 2011

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Leaflets from City & County NHW Association

We've had reports of leaflets being delivered from City and County Neighbourhood Watch Association asking for £11 to joing. This is an independent organisation not affiliated with Birstall & Wanlip NHW nor the Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch Network (the official body that represents NHW nationally to the Home Office). There is absolutely no need to pay any money to join NHW. Birstall & Wanlip asks for a donation, it is not a fee or subscription.
- posted by Shreekant on Thursday, October 13, 2011

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NHW Membership

Yet again it has come to our notice that leaflets are being distributed in the area asking for an £11.00 membership fee for membership of a NHW group.

Members of the Birstall and Wanlip Village Watch should completely ignore these leaflets.

If you are a member of Birstall and Wanlip Watch, you are automatically part of North Leicestershire NHW Association, the Leicestershire and Rutland NHW Association and the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (National Association). All of whom are registered with and recognised by the police. No further membership is required.
- posted by allan on

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101 to replace 222 2222 as non-emergency police contact number

On October 17th 2011, the police national single non-emergency number – 101 – will be rolled out across the Leicestershire Force area. All 43 Chief Constables have agreed to adopt 101, which already operates in a four forces with great success.


From October 17 2011, calling 101 will replace the dialling of 0116 222 2222 for all non-emergency calls.

Members of the public can call 101 for updates on cases, to add information to an existing case or to contact their local officer.

For emergencies you will continue to call 999.

http://www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html
- posted by Shreekant on Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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New Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network Newsletter now available

New Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network Newsletter now available
http://leicestershirenhw.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/images/site_images/1342_NHWN_E_newsletter_September_2011.pdf

Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England and Wales) is the national body that represents Neighbourhood Watch.
- posted by Shreekant on

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Attempted Break-in.

At approximately 10.00pm on Sunday 9th October there was an attempted break-in at a house in Paget Avenue. The occupier disturbed a youth trying keys in the front door. There were two other youths close by, all three were wearing hooded tops and two of them had cycles. When disturbed they made off towards Northfields Avenue.
Were you in this area around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from a member)
- posted by allan on Monday, October 10, 2011

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'Cowboy' Roofers.

We have had a number of reports in the last few days of roofing/building contractors touring the village. Their technique is to scare you into having unnecessary work carried out immediately (and obviously for a cash payment). If any tradesman doesn't supply you with an address and a 'landline' telephone number, be suspicious.

Our advice is as always:-
1) Use local tradesmen whenever possible.
2) Ask friends and neighbours for recommended tradesmen.
3) Obtain at least three quotes for any work.
- posted by allan on Friday, October 07, 2011

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Burglary - Roman Road

At approximately 2.30pm on Tuesday 27th September a house at the lower end of Roman Road was burgled. The criminals made off in a vehicle which was then involved in a traffic incident in Sibson Road, before leaving the village via Greengate Lane.
Were you in this area around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious either before or during these incidents ? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information from local beat Officers)
- posted by allan on Saturday, October 01, 2011

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