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Burglary - Goscote Hall road.
On Saturday 25th February, between 8.00am and 9.45pm, a house on Goscote Hall Road (close to Fielding Road) was burgled. Entry was gained by forcing a side door. Items taken included jewellery and electrical goods. A car was also stolen, using keys found in the house.Were you in this area around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information, however minor, by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).
(Information from local beat officer).
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Car could be key to Birstall burglary.
Officers investigating a burglary in Birstall hope that a car stolen during the incident will lead them to those responsible.The incident happened sometime between 4pm on Saturday February 4 and 3.30pm the following day, Sunday February 5, in Loughborough Road.
A window at the back of the house was forced open and a television, laptop and a gold brooch with a heart centrepiece was taken from inside.
Also taken was a grey Volkswagen Golf, vehicle registration NG58 NYV.Police hope that members of the public will be able to help them confirm the current whereabouts of the stolen vehicle.
Detective Constable Glen Reid, the investigating officer, said: “Although none of the stolen items have been recovered since the burglary we believe that locating the car is imperative to this investigation and I would urge anyone with information to call us.
“Perhaps you have been offered the car to buy? Maybe you know someone who has recently acquired it or you have seen it parked in the area you live? If so please call us and help us with our inquiries.
“I would also like to talk to anyone who knows anything about the burglary or the people responsible.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 2061 Glen Reid on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 2061. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Issued on 21/02/12 at 14:46
Crime reference number: LC/00593/12-8
(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
Theft from Car - Meadow Lane.
Between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Wednesday 15th February, the window of a car in Meadow Lane was broken and a handbag stolen.Were you in this area around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number)
(Information from Leicesrtershire North NHW)
Cedar Avenue - Burglary.
Between 2.00pm on 14th and 8.00am on 15th February, a house on Cedar Avenue was burgled. Jewellery, money and electrical items were taken, and a Ford Focus hatchback car was also stolen.Were you in this area around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information, however minor it appears by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).
(Information from Leicestershire North NHW)
Burglary campaign launches across Charnwood
The police in Charnwood have launched a campaign to tackle a spate of burglaries across the borough. Since the 1st January 2012 there have been 56 burglaries across the policing area – an increase of 22 compared to the same period last year. 17 of the burglaries have been committed in Birstall prompting the police to believe they may be being committed by people travelling out of the city. The other offences have occurred in the larger villages such as Rothley, Mountsorrel, Anstey, Quorn and Thurcaston. On six occasions the homeowners high value cars have been stolen as well.
In response, the police have launched an operation using high visibility and plain clothed operations. They are increasing the use of Automatic Number Plate Technology (ANPR) ensuring coverage on all the main arterial routes into and out of the borough and they are carrying out enforcement days to arrest people wanted by the police to disrupt their criminal behaviour. They are also sharing information with colleagues in the city and other Forces to see if known offenders are travelling into the county to commit crime.
In the last four months, 25 people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in the Charnwood area.
Officers are also running a crime prevention campaign promoting the use of forensic DNA property marking, immobilise and general crime prevention advice. A new leaflet campaign is also being launched and messages are being sent out on Facebook, Twitter and Neighbourhood Link.
Inspector Duncan Southall, Commander of Charnwood Local Policing Unit, said; “The Charnwood policing area covers one hundred square kilometres which is a very large area for officers to cover. There is no pattern to these burglaries and no one method of entry is being used either so establishing a pattern isn’t easy. We think ten of the recent burglaries may be linked and on six of those occasions the car has been stolen as well.
“Modern cars are very difficult to steal without the keys so criminals are breaking into houses, stealing large items such as televisions and using the homeowner’s car to get away. We are carrying out a number of plain clothed operations and using the latest technology to help us identify possible suspects. We are stopping lots of vehicles travelling along the main roads particularly late at night or in the early hours of the morning to ask motorists to account for their movements.”
“We need the public to help us by securing their homes and cars; keeping their car keys out of sight when they are at home and using their garage if they have one. Registering property free of charge on immobilise is an excellent way of deterring criminals and ensuring we can return property to its rightful owner if we recover any. By working together we can stop this current increase in burglaries and hopefully reduce crime.”
Anyone with information about these burglaries is urged to call Leicestershire Police on 101* or Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
You can register your property free of charge at www.immoblise.com and sign up to Neighbourhood Link to get the latest information from your local officers at www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk
Issued on 09/02/12 at 09:19
(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
Police appeal for whereabouts of car stolen from Birstall
Police are appealing for information on the current whereabouts of a stolen Volkswagen Passat that was taken during a burglary in Birstall.The incident happened at a house in Goscote Hall Road sometime between 1.15pm on Friday January 27 and 3pm on Wednesday February 1, when it was discovered that a window at the back of the house had been smashed.
Once inside it was found that a Dell laptop, a Lenovo laptop, a 42” Panasonic plasma television, a purple Kathy Stevens bracelet and a pearl necklace had all been taken.
Officers are particularly keen to locate the missing black Volkswagen Passat, vehicle registration AF55 UXA.
Detective Constable Glen Reid, the investigating officer, said: “The owners are understandably upset that someone has entered their home and are keen to have their belongings back, in particular their stolen car.
“If you have seen the car since the burglary I would urge you to call us. Perhaps you know someone who has recently acquired the car? Maybe you recognise the registration number or have been offered the car to buy?
“If you know anything about the whereabouts of the car or the people responsible for the burglary please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 2061 Glen Reid on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 2061. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Issued on 07/02/12 at 16:29
Crime reference number: LC/00530/12-5
(Copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
Sales of Counterfeit Watches.
We have been informed of two recent incidents where a person has been approached by someone selling watches in the village. These watches are believed to be counterfeit and may even be stolen. Both incidents occurred in the 'Stonehill' area. You are strongly advised not to be tempted to buy these watches.(Information from local police officer)
Suspicious male.
On two recent occasions, 20th January and 1st February, a suspicious male has been seen in the Mill Close/Front Street area. Both incidents were in the late afternoon.Do you have any information, did you also see this person ? Please report any information on 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).
Information from local beat officer.
Theft of vehicle number plates.
Between midnight and 10.00am on Tuesday 1st February, the number plates were stolen from a car in Blenheim Road.Did you see or hear anything ? Please report any information.
Information from local beat officer.
Recent Burglaries.
The following incidents have taken place recently:-Goscote Hall Road. Between 27th January and 1st February a house was broken into by smashing a rear patio door. During the burglary a car was stolen along with electrical items.
Birstall Road (close to Red Hill island). On Tuesday 31st January between 6.40pm and 11.45pm, a house was broken into via a rear conservatory. Electrical items and jewellery were taken.
Curzon Avenue. Between 12.00noon on 31st January and 2.30pm on 1st February, a shed was broken into. Garden tools were taken.
Were you in any of these areas around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information, however minor by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).
Information from local beat officer.
Charity collection boxes.
We have received the following note from our beat officer PC Rich Carruthers:-Perhaps a note a could go out to discourage leaving charity boxes on show overnight in shops. I’m mindful a lot of workers and some owners work in the shops in Birstall and may read it on the NHW website, message system etc.
Rich
Burglaries at Shops/Business Premises.
Overnight on Friday/Saturday (27th/28th January) a number of business premises were broken into in the village:-Barclays Bank - Sibson Road.
Ruby Tuesday Cafe - The Meadway.
Lily & Grace Florist - Stonehill Avenue.
RSPCA Charity Shop - Sibson Road.
The RSPCA premises suffered a repeat break-in overnight on Sunday/Monday.
In each incident a window/door was broken, and cash was taken from collection boxes.
It is understood that a young male was disturbed while in the area of the RSPCA premises.
Were you in these areas around these times, did you see or hear anything suspicious ? Please report any information by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number)
(Information from local beat officer)
Distraction Burglary - The Drive.
On Monday 30th January between 12.00noon and 2.00pm, there was a distraction burglary at a property in The Drive, Birstall. It is thought that a vehicle may have been parked close by (Roman Road/School Lane/Goscote Hall Road).Were you in this area around this time, did you see anyone acting suspiciously ? Please report any information, however minor, by dialling 101 (Leicestershire Constabulary non-emergency number).
(Information from local beat officer)
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