Crime Reports

Crime update 27th October 09

Good News!
Following an incident last week concerning the theft of scrap metal in the Vale of Belvoir,  a male has been arrested and charged with the offence.

May I take this opportunity to once again say thank you to those persons that have called Leicestershire Constabulary with details suspicious activity or requested sightings,  these calls do generate positive results.

Theft from Vehicles
There have been 2 incidents involving theft from motor vehicles during the last few days and these incidents have occurred at Nether Broughton and the on the A607 towards Grantham from Melton Mowbray.  Please can I remind people that IF YOU LEAVE IT ON SHOW EXPECT IT TO GO!

In the Bottesford area:
A home was broken into on Friday evening between 7pm and 11pm,  this happened near to the School View area,  did you see any suspicious activity around this time?

Please consider using timer switches around your homes to give the impression someone is home!  There is also a new security device on the market called a "FAKE TV" which is powered by LED lights and give the impression someone is home from the outside.

Farm Equipment!
We have reports that at  approximately 6.30am this morning (27/10/09) a MANITOU MLT 741 displaying registration number  FN04ATX - s/n 200376  was removed from WILLOW FARM, WALTHAM ROAD, HARBY.
There has also been reports received that a red estate car was seen on Waltham Lane with the junction of a green lane bridal way at 7am with 2 males close by but no registration was gained.  Did you see it?  Do you have the registration?

If you see any suspicious activity please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222
 

Crime update 10th Sept 2009 :

Vehicle to keep an eye out for:
A vehicle to watch out for is a BMW X5 or X3 displaying HG53DOJ - if seen please call Leicestershire Constabulary with details.

There has been three incidents relating to dwellings recently in the form of either attempts to break-in or entry has been gained, so please remain vigilant.

In the MUSTON area:
last night / early hours this morning 10th September a home was attacked,  but no entry gained.

In the LONG CLAWSON area:
A home was entered on the night of the 6th September in the West End area.

In the THORPE SATCHVILLE area:
A vehicle was stolen - Vauxhall Zafira - on the 7th September. 

In the THORPE END area:
A JCB 3CX digger has been stolen on the night of the 8th September - please ensure you keep these vehicles secure.
 

Crime update 3rd Sept 2009 :

Here is a crime update message for the area as at the 3rd September for the .

Suspicious Vehicle
Please keep an eye out for a suspicious vehicle that has been seen at a number of rural locations to the south of Melton Mowbray on the 2nd September.  The vehicle is a Maroon Vauxhall Vectra display a registration number similar to S188NBD.  If you see this vehicle can you please call Leicestershire Constabulary with details.

Cold Calling
We have also received reports that a company is calling residents via telephone asking about your security measures including alarms etc.  Please be aware of these "Cold Calls" and if you require security advise please consider the various options open to you.

Tree Surgery
We have received some reports that there are some traveller types in the area of Bottesford are calling at properties offering to conduct garden and tree cutting services - so please be aware.

Crime Related
There have been a number of burglaries to out buildings from which various power tools and lawn mowers have been removed.  These incidents have occurred at WARTNERBY on the 28th August, TWYFORD on the 2nd September and an equine establishment near GOADBY MARWOOD on the 29th August.
Please consider overtly marking your property with the wording of "Stolen From (your address or post code)" or "Property of (your address or post code)"  If you need some assistance or advise regarding this type of property marking please feel free to contact me at hugh.crouch@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
 

Crime update 27th August 2009 :

This is a message from Melton Mowbray Police station

Bogus Callers / Visitors.
Many I thank all those persons that have called Leicestershire Constabulary recently to inform us about suspicious callers that have visited locations throughout the county,  please keep these calls coming. 


In the Asfordby Area:
Just to let you all know that there have been a number of motorcycles tampered with or removed in and around the Asfordby area recently,  at one of the incidents a blue coloured car which we think was a ford focus was seen at the area displaying a registration number similar to FG53EJE.

Please ensure that you take some extra security measures regarding your motorcycles.

In the Somerby area:
A burglary took place in the high street in the early hours of Sunday morning.  If you have any information please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Crime update 3rd August 2009 :

Dear watch members, there has just been a distraction burglary at Kirby Bellars 03/08/09 1030 hrs where two tall males dressed in black purporting to be from the water board have committed the offence.  If seen, please call Leicestershire Police 0116 2222222 and quote OIS 277/03/08/09

Crime update 22nd July 2009 :

VEHICLE TO WATCH OUT FOR:
A GREY PEUGEOT car displaying R534YJV has been seen is suspicious circumstances at a number of rural locations recently in the Rutland and Melton Mowbray area.

We think that the occupants might be targeting high value motor vehicles and 4x4's,  so please ensure that you keep your vehicles secure and remove the keys from the ignition, even if parked on the drive or farm yard. 

Please also remember your key security in your home and don't leave keys near any external doors.

If you see this vehicle please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 with details and any direction of travel.
 

There has just been a distraction incident at a dwelling in the MUSTON area,  on  the Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire border.

The vehicle seen near to the location was a dark Blue PEUGEOT displaying R175KNL

Persons are described as 18 to 20 yrs wearing black tops,  while a 3rd male remained in the vehicle.

Crime update 3rd July 2009 :

Here is a crime update for the Rural Melton Mowbray areas regarding crime in the last 5 days.

Theft from Vehicles:
In the STAPLEFORD area there has been a number of vehicles entered and items removed,  this happened in the afternoon of the 28th June.  Please can I remind people that if you are visiting remote area or beauty spot this weekend please take care with your property and if you leave it on show expect it to go!

In the KIRBY BELLARS area:
There has been a theft of a Silver Vauxhall motor car,  this was removed on Sunday 28th June and on Wednesday the 1st July in the early hours, a rural property in Kirby Bellars was entered and we understand that there was an attempt theft of a tractor with front end loader.
If you see any suspicious activity including a low loader parked up,  which is unusual please call Leicestershire Constabulary with details.

In the EASTHORPE area:
During the last week there has been a quantity of lead removed from a building,  so please remain vigilant of this type of crime.
 

Crime update 29th June 2009 :

Hello to you all. I have today received an update from Mr Adam Pickerill concerning the Business Park fire. It may be of interest for you to read it:

Subject: Building Fire - Unit 6, Old Dalby Business Park, Melton Mowbray

Dear John,

Further to my email of 15th May, and our more recent telephone conversation, I attach further Air Test Certificates up to 29th May 2009, as issued by our specialist consultant, Monitor Environmental Limited. You will note that on the more recent test certificates, fiber counts are at a nil level; as such we have since ceased reassurance air monitoring for the next few weeks, whist we obtain contractors tenders to demolish and clear the site.

In terms of general progress;

The fire investigators have now completed their site investigations.

The former tenants have cleared redundant materials from around the external perimeter of the building and these areas have been cleaned.

Remaining pockets of fire have been extinguished (with the co-operation to the fire brigade).

The remaining roof structure has been dropped back into the building foot print to prevent further wind blown contamination.

The wider estate has been decontaminated by means of visual inspection and hand picking of debris (this includes parts of the neighboring Crown Estate and any other properties where concerns have been reported to us directly).

Our insurers have now accepted liability for the claim and as such we are now in the process of obtaining competitive tenders for the complete demolitions of the remaining structure. Tenders are expected today, and we would hope to be on site commencing demolition within 2 - 3 weeks. During this phase we will proceed with further re-assurance air monitoring as per the recommendation in Monitor's letter dated 23rd June (see attached).

I trust that your remain satisfied with our actions to date, and our plans going forward, however please contact me with you wish to discuss any matters.
 

Kind regards

Adam

ADAM PICKERILL
 

Crime update 18th June 2009 :

Thank you to those persons that have called us with information regarding suspicious sightings,  please keep these calls coming as they are very informative.

On the crime front:
In the SPOXTON area:
 the area has suffered recently with 3 properties being entered and items removed including 2 generators and a roll of copper cable.
Please report any suspicious sightings to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 2222222

In the KNIPTON area:
On the evening 8th June a location was entered a number of items removed including a large trampoline and chainsaw.

In the BARKESTONE area:
On the 10th June a number of power tools including a Whacker Plate were removed from a secure compound.

And in the south of the area in LITTLE DALBY, 2 quad bikes and various power tools have been removed,  this happened over the weekend of the 13th to the 15th June.

As you can see the offenders are after manily power tools,  so please mark these items in an OVERT manner and if you see ant suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 or crime stoppers 0800 555 111  
 

Crime update 5th June 2009 :

One to watch out for!!
Please keep a lookout for a white ford transit van displaying BG55BYA,  is has been seen in suspicious circumstances recent near Harby.

There has been a number of incidents involving items being removed from Motor Vehicles recently and these have occurred in the following areas:
Muston and Asfordby.

Please ensure you keep your property secure and if you have power tools please property mark them in an overt style.

In the Harby area:
A person was disturbed trying to gain access to a shed at about lunch time on the 1st June and made off.  A white transit van was spotted in the area at the time of the incident displaying NG55BYA.

In the Asfordby area:
A farm building was broken into and a quantity of power tools were stolen. This incident took place on the 3rd June. 

In the Six Hills area:
On the 3rd June in the morning a property was broken into and a quantity of Diesel was removed.

In the Hoby area:
A property was broken into on the 3rd June.

In the Ab Kettleby area:
On the night of the 3rd June a vehicle was stolen from a driveway.  The vehicle was a Brown Mini Cooper Clubman Estate displaying YD09MXB.  Did you see anything?
 

Crime update 3rd June 2009 :

From Insp. Peters - Melton Mowbray

I have received this news release from our Major Crime Team who request that it be forwarded to you:

Leicestershire Constabulary's Major Crime Investigation Section would like to thank the communities of Melton and surrounding areas for their assistance during a murder enquiry.  The investigation was launched following the discovery of a man's head in a field in Asfordby in March 2009.   The information received as a result of appeals for help instigated numerous lines of enquiry.

The enquiry was linked to an investigation in Hertfordshire after it was confirmed that remains found there were from the same man. 

The victim was identified as Jeffrey Howe from North London.  A man from Hertfordshire and a woman from London have been charged with his murder and are remanded in custody.
 

Crime update 15th May 2009 :
 

To all watch members in the South Rural area on Melton Mowbray, 

This is a message from Insp. Nigel Peters:

Hello,

I have been asked to provide some information around the recent fire at the Old Dalby Trading estate on 7 May 2009.

You will no doubt have seen the extensive coverage in the Melton Times and the Mercury this week.

I would have liked to have emailed you a little earlier and this is something that I will try and improve upon in the future.


The information we do have is that following independent air monitoring around the area there is no evidence of any air contamination.

The advice provided is that if any debris is recovered from the fire then Adam Pickerill or Catherine Gee from Highcross Services should be contacted on the following telephone number:

0121 2362011

Nigel Shaw, the Station Commander at Melton Fire Station and I both hope this will allay any fears you have.

Nigel's email should you wish to contact him is: nigel.shaw@lfrs.org

Thank you for taking the time to read this message.

Inspector Nigel Peters
LPU Commander
Melton Mowbray Local Policing Unit
King Street,
Melton Mowbray,
Leicester,
LE13 1EE
Tel 01162484514
email: nigel.peters@leicestershire.pnn.police .uk

Uniting communities - fighting crime

Crime update 12th May 2009 :

In my last message I mentioned that the theft of garden related items has increased over the neighbouring areas recently,  well there has been a number of items removed from the Main Street in HOBY on Monday night / Tuesday morning.   We also understand that there might have been an attempt to break into a property during the daytime on Thursday 7th May.

Something to watch for:
Over the last number of months there has been the odd crime involving the removal for Alarm box's from the wall,  please can I ask you to report any sightings of persons acting in a suspicious manner up a ladder looking at these items.  If its an Alarm Company they will have a van nearby by stating the company,  but some of these removals are happening in the early hours.  If you are the owner of ladders,  please ensure that you lock them away and make them secure.

In the GADDESBY area:
Last Wednesday (6th May) there were two incidents to report on the Main Street:
. An AUDI A3 has all its alloy wheels removed
. A property was entered and had some computer related items removed.

HGV - Bull Bars
On Saturday a local transport company had two lorries tempered with and as a result 2 lorry bull bars have been removed including the lighting sets.  One is a Eurobar and the other is a Trux Mid Bar - if you are offered them please call Leicestershire Constabulary.

And just outside the area:
Theft of Land Rover:
Last night (Monday/Tuesday) a Land Rover Defender in white was stolen from GREAT CASTERTON it was displaying S674BJE.
 

Crime update 1st May 2009

There has been an increase in the theft of garden related items over the neighbouring areas recently,  which might occur on the Melton Mowbray area. 

Items being targeted are including pot plants, garden ornaments and garden furniture,  so please ensure that you remain vigilant and if you are working in the gardens please remember to keep your property secure. 

If you are considering to purchase new gardening equipment including mowers please ensure that you property mark these items in a overt manner and should require assistance please contact the Melton Mowbray policing unit for guidance.

Good News!
A Land Rover Defender 90 which was stolen on Tuesday from the Melton Mowbray Cattle Market has been recovered this morning.  Please remember to keep these vehicles secure and there are some steering locks available for purchase from the police station at Melton Mowbray.

One to watch for:
If you live near the Lincolnshire border, we have received reports of suspicious activity involving a Land Rover which is a dark colour displaying a registration similar to M184HVC.  Please keep an eye open for this one.


In the HARBY area:
A car was broken into while parked near the canal and had some contains removed on Sunday afternoon - LEAVE IT ON SHOW AND EXPECT TO GO!

In the TWYFORD area:
On Tuesday night a Monkey Puzzle tree and large green ceramic pot about 3 feet across (1 meter).

In the THORPE ARNOLD area:
A quantity of heat oil is suspected to have been stolen at about 6 am in the morning of Monday 27th April,  so just because the sun is here (fingers crossed) don't forget your fuel tanks.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 or crime stoppers 0800 555 111 with details.
 

Crime update 17th April 2009

Last night 16th April 20090 - a call was received from a resident of Burton Lazars  regarding suspicious activity at their local church involving a Red Transit Van displaying a registration number of FX55YCU and a number of persons seen entering the graveyard maybe to target the lead on the roof.

Officers attended the location and as a result 1 person has been detained.

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22
 

Crime update 16th April 2009

Here is a crime update for the areas of Rural North and South areas of Melton Mowbray.

There has been a raise in the amount of motor vehicles being broken into recently,  so please ensure that you keep no items on display and that you don't leave items of value in your glove box overnight,  please take them into your home. 

The areas targeted in the last 5 days have been:
Gaddesby
Thorpe Satchville
Brooksby
Belvoir
Muston

In the Sewstern area:
11th or 12th April - A complete set of stock fencing kit has been removed from a location.  The kit removed includes fence stakes, batteries and a rutland electric fence energiser.   Please consider marking these type of items in an Overt way with a product similar to CRE Mark - www.creproducts.co.uk or Select a mark www.selectamark.co.uk 

In the Burrough on the Hill area:
12th April 09 - An industrial unit was been broken into, via cutting a hole in the rear of the building.  Please conduct routine tours / inspections of your buildings to check for damage.

In the Bottesford area:
Two dwellings have been broken into over the weekend,  the locations are in the areas of Wimishthorpe Close and Lime Grove.

Crime update 31st March 2009

Sorry if you have not had many communications recently,  but I have been away.

Please can you keep a look out for the following vehicle, it's a bright blue belingo Citroen van, registration similar to YM55BS? .  If you see this vehicle please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22.

Road Side Sales:
If you are selling items at the road side and run an honesty box,  please be mindful that some boxes have been taken recently.

Spare tyres!
If you have a Nissan Navara,  please check that you have a spare tyre still,  I have received reports that a number of vehicles have had theirs removed.

On the crime front:
In the Wartnerby area:
On the 26th a Ford Transit Motor Home was taken in the early hrs of the morning.  If you own one of these vehicles or a caravan please ensure that you take some extra steps in their security.

In the Burrough on the Hill and Knossington area:
We have several calls relating to damage of cars,  so please keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

In Wymondham:
A home on the Spring Lane has been broken into on the 27th March during the day time.  Did you seen any suspicious persons or activities?

In the Bottesford area:
On Thursday 26th a bike was stolen from the Nottingham road area and on Monday 30th at 1300 hrs a blue Belingo Citroen van was seen leaving the area.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111
 

Crime update 12th March 2009

Earlier today (12th March) in Oakham, Rutland, an owner of a caravan was approached at their home about the caravan which was sat on their drive and if they wished to sell it.  Please be aware of the potential thefts of these items.
The male was described as 5 foot tall by 5 foot wide, 50 yrs and balding and rather scruff and was driving a silver people carrier..

Please also beware about the potential theft of it items from cars parked at beauty spots - Don't become a target!  Please ensure that you leave no items on display.

On the crime front:
Near Somerby,  a car was broken into on Sunday between 16:30 and 17:00 hrs,  Please don't become a target and don't leave items on display.

There has been 2 cars stolen this week,  one at Eaton and the other at Stathern,  please make sure that you keep your vehicles secure and report any suspicious activities.

In Chadwell on the morning of the 11th  March- Wednesday a home was entered and items were removed.  We understand that the offence took place at about 08:15 hrs, did you see any strange vehicles in the area?
 

Crime update 18th February 2009

We have received reports of theft of garden equipment in the Vale of Belvoir.  The equipment stolen includes a STIHL hedge-trimmer, chain saws and an expensive rotivator.

If you have any information concerning the theft, or are offered similar goods from individuals, please contact Melton Police on 01162 222 222 extn: 4591, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please ensure the security of your garage or shed if you store garden equipment, and for people wishing to have their garden equipment marked, we recommend CREMARK, or paint marking pens.  For more information please contact your local LPU on meltonlpu@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk.
 

Crime update 13th February 2009

There has been a number of vehicles broken into yesterday Thursday 12th  in the Vale of Belvoir area,  and we have the following description:

Male 1- white male, tall, big built, dark hair, wearing building site hi-vis vest
Male 2- white male, shorter, wearing hi-vis vest
The males got into a white Vauxhall Astra van

This vehicle has also been seen in the Ragdale Area.

If you see a van fitting the above acting in a suspicious manner please call Leicestershire Constabulary.

In the Old Dalby area a trailer was stolen on the 11th Feb 09
 

Leicestershire Constabulary is seeking feedback from you about becoming a "Community Crime Fighter". The role is similar to that you currently undertake but mainly revolves around providing clear information for your community on the Police and partner agencies.

The scheme does not confer any additional status, formal role or authority upon those who participate. However it does recognise that those who are committed and in many cases brave enough to help in their neighbourhood and play a role in tackling crime deserve our encouragement, support and assistance in becoming a successful advocate for a community.

Those that want to become involved will receive training from the Police on the form of Workshops on the Policing Pledge, Local Authority Powers and Victims/Witness of crime in the community.

If you would like to be nominated for involvement in the process or to find out more information please contact Sergeant Joanne Hodson at Melton LPU

 Email joanne.hodson@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

Telephone 0116 222 2222 xt 4591
 

Crime update 11th February 2009

In the Great Dalby Area:
On 10/02/09 (Wednesday) at approximately 1900 hours four (4) men called at a house in Great Dalby, claiming that their dog had been hit by a car and was lying in the garden,  which was the distraction. The offenders got away with the victim's wallet and they were wearing dark clothing, and they ages ranged between 20yrs and 12 years of age.

If you have any callers at the door please check their ID and IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT and call Leicestershire Constabulary.

If you have any information relating to this distraction burglary, please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 quoting incident number 696 of 10 February 2009.
 

Crime update 6th February 2009

In the OLD DALBY area,  a farm office was broken into on Sunday 1st Feb and had a Laptop computer removed.

In the BURTON LAZARS area, a home on the New Road was broken into on Wednesday 4th Feb between 15:30 hrs and 17:50 hrs - Did you see anything?

In the CROXTON KERRIAL area, On Monday morning a person was seen breaking into a shed on the Church Lane,  the alarm was raised and the male dropped his recently gained goodies and made off.  On the same day a car was stolen from near Croxton Kerrial - a Black Ford Mondeo.  - Did you see any thing?
 

Crime update last 4 days - 11th November 2008

Vehicles to watch out for:
A BLUE ROVER 75 has been seen at 14:00 hrs today 11th Nov. on the Hose Lane, Long Clawson acting in a suspicious manner near a farm.

A SILVER SHOGUN on an R reg has also been seen at a number of locations acting in a suspicious manner.

ALERT - RED TOYOTA PICKUP HAS JUST BEEN STOLEN FROM HARBY stolen at 14:50 Hrs - Quote OIS 401 if seen.

Good News!
You may recall I mentioned an incident involving a break at Hose,  the update for this crime is that a person has been arrested and charged with a number of offences.

With regards to crime:
In the Ashby Folville area:
A Massey Ferguson tractor has been stolen between the 4th Nov and Now.

In the Old Dalby area:
There has been 2 incidents both being burglary related,  at one incident a quad bike and various power tools have been removed.

In the Wartnaby area:
A series of out building have been entered and various power tools removed including strimmers, hedge cutters etc  - this happened on the 10th November.

In the Long Clawson area:
On the evening of the 9th November a steel container was forced open at about 21:40 hrs and Shogun in silver was seen to be leaving the area.

In the Ab Kettleby area:
On Friday the 7th November a home was broken into and items removed.

In the Bescaby area:
A car transporter trailer has been stolen on the night of the 9th November.

Crime report 6th November 08

In the Ashfordby area,  there has been a number of vehicles and property  damaged recently and we are looking for information about the offenders,  if you have any information about the persons doing this damage please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22.

There has been an increase in the number of vehicles that are being broken into across the area and having property removed,  please ensure that you do not leave items on display.  Recently I visited a number of locations and found a number of items on display within motor vehicles,  including Handbags,  Laptop cases and portable music players!

In the Waltham On the Wolds area,  a home was entered on Sunday  2nd November and items removed. 

Please ensure that you keep your property security marked and if you require assistance  please contact your local Neighbourhood watch group or Melton Mowbray Police Station.
 

Crime report 23rd September 08

Firstly, here are 2 vehicles to watch out for,  and if seen please call Leicestershire Constabulary on  0116 222 22 22 or email hugh.crouch@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk 

Both are Land Rovers and one is a Blue / Green colour with a registration plate of M630CGE and the second vehicle is Silver and is displaying P16JPF.

There has also be 2 cars stolen over the weekend,  a Corsa from the Harby area and a Mini from Holwell.

In the Old Dalby area:
An out building has been entered and a quad bike has been removed on the 19th September.

In the Hoby area:
A home was broken into on the 21st September,  where some items have been removed.
 

Crime report 19th September 08

The theft of an Ifor Williams trailer occurred between 20.45 on the 17/9/8 and 07.30 on the 18/9/8 from the Pickwell area.
A rear window was forced at a home in Gadsby between 7.55 and 18.15 16/9/8 the property was entered and searched.
Outbuildings doors were rammed by a vehicle in Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, nothing stolen, this occurred between 17.00 15/9/8 and 08.45 16/9/8.
There was forced entry to outbuildings in Bottesford, the units were searched but nothing stolen, between 18.00 15/9/8 and 08.50 16/9/8.
Outbuildings were entered in Old Dalby between 19.00 on 15/9/8 and 06.30 16/9/8 diesel was stolen.
Outbuildings at a farm in Plunger were entered searched but nothing stolen, a suspicious vehicle containing two men was seen nearby, at 14.45 18/9/8.     
We have received information from Lincolnshire Police that vehicle thieves are looking to steal Landrovers, please ensure your vehicles are secure and any suspicious activity please report it to us through the usual channels.
We have received info from Nottinghamshire Police about a couple of breaks to outbuildings and the theft of a Landrover parked in Hickling pastures over the last couple of weeks, please keep property and vehicles secure.
A hay stack was set on fire in Kirby Lane Melton Mowbray at about 5.30pm on 17/9/8, although the bales were old please be aware as attacks on stacks have occurred over the border in Lincs.
A quad bike has been stolen from an outbuilding at a home in Old Dalby reported to us on 19/9/8.

Crime report 1st September 08

Good morning this is Sue Marsh at Melton Mowbray Police Station, yesterday the 31st at about 7pm a suspicious vehicle was seen in Somerby and also on the Borough Hill Road. The vehicle containing two males was a white Isuzu Trouper with a trailer on the back containing two fridges. it was seen driving slowly through the village the males looking at houses.
Any info please contact us through the ususal channels

Crime report 28th August 08

Good morning this is Sue Marsh at Melton Mowbray Police Station with a crime update for the rural beat 40.

Between 1700 and 2200 on the 25/8 secure outbuildings were entered in the Shoby area and a Richardson horse box and a lawn mower were stolen.

If you have any info please contact us through the usual channels.
 

Crime report 26th August 08

Between the hours of 17.00 22/8 and 16.00 on the 25/8 an Ifor Williams twin axle  trailer, silver colour was stolen from Gaddesby.

Secure outbuildings in the Belvoir area were entered overnight on the 24/8-25/8, some metal signs were taken.

A vehicle parked at Brooksby College was entered and property stolen between 1500 and 1900 on the 23/8.

A 4 x 4 was stolen from Redmile between 17.30 and 19.15 on Friday the 22/8, the vehicle was later recovered in Harlaxton. Bags of food pellets had been stolen from the vehicle.
 

Please beware of the following incident 26th August

Information from Croxton Kerrial NHW:
 
Around 5pm today (Tuesday, 26 August), two males entered a house in Croxton Kerrial; a neighbour observed a further male outside the property.  They entered the property by telling the householder that they had been sent to 'sort out his water'.   On entering they tried to push the occupant into his living room. Fortunately a neighbour heard the commotion and shouted at the men one of whom ran off and the other started being abusive to her.
 
Another neighbour opposite observed the 3rd man and saw that they were driving a mid blue Ford Focus.  The 3 men have been described as being in their 20's to 30's, of skinny build and speaking with Irish accents.
Leicestershire Constabulary have been informed:  ref no. 628. 

If anyone saw anything suspicious or has any other relevant information, please report to the police on 0116 222 2222.

Please keep the chain on your doors, and fully ascertain any caller's identity before allowing them access.

Thank to Brian Kelk for sending out this information last night.
 

Crime report 21st August 08

In the Tilton on the Hill area,  a number of places have been targeted last week during which a quantity of horse tack has been stolen,  various plant equipment including quad bikes and diggers and diesel has been taken.  Please remain vigilant,  as there is an on going crime pattern emerging relating to the theft of horse related tack.

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In the Somerby area:
A 4x4 vehicle and Ifor Williams were taken on the 19th august.  Plus there was an alarm activation on the 17th august at an equine establishment in the Somerby.

In the Grimston area:
On the 17th August an off road motor bike was stolen from a out building.

In the Hoby area:
Between the 11th and the 18th August a home on the Main Street has been broken into and a large flat screen TV has been removed.

In the Waltham on the Wolds area:
A home on the Melton Road was entered on the 20th August by young males,  these person were disturbed and made off. 

Please ensure that you keep your homes secure!

If you seen anything suspicious please call LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE on 0116 222 2222

Crime report 20th August 08

Police are asking local people and petrol filling stations to keep observations for a small white motor van, being used on false no plates locally, to steal diesel fuel from filling stations, as well as number plates from vehicles. In a recent incident the vehicle was seen to fill up with £240 worth of fuel, an incredible amount, which wasn`t queried by the cashier. It`s possible the vehicle has been fitted with additional fuel tanks, or there are containers in the rear of the vehicle. Two white males wearing hi-vis yellow reflective jackets have been seen with the vehicle. Any sightings plse contact the Police immediately and quote crime number NL/05532/08-7, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime report 13th August 08

There has been a number of incidents last night in the area which I wish to make you aware of:

In the Pickwell area:
At just after 3am this morning 13th August a farm was broken into,  during which various items were removed including a wood chipper, which has now been recovered.  A vehicle was seen in the area which is described as a White Toyota Land Cruiser displaying an L registration.

In the Hose area:
There have been 2 incidents that I wish to mention,  which are both breaks to out buildings on the Bolton Lane,  one being a stable block during which no items were removed and the other location had a large amount of power tools removed.

If you have power tools please ensure that these are marked up.  You can visit www.creproducts.co.uk for a marking kit.
 

Crime report 7th August 08

This is a crime update from the 1st August to the 7th August for the rural area of the Melton Mowbray area:

In the Old Dalby area:
A farm was broken into on the 5th August, during which 900 litres of diesel and an Ivor Williams trailer was removed,  but during the incident a nearby barn which was full of hay and livestock caught fire.  The livestock was saved,  but the hay was lost. 

You will remember that last year there was a spate of stack fires across the county,  so please take steps to reduce any lost of hay and straw,  by maybe creating smaller stacks and keep them apart.

In the Bottesford area:
One of the public houses was broken into on the 1st July at 03:00 and a car was seen to be leaving the area shortly afterwards.  Did you see anything?

In the Sproxton area:
1st July - A white transit van with the words "construction" written on the side was seen in suspicious circumstances in the area,  later that a day a resident returned home to find an out building had been broken into,  but no items had been removed.

In the Long Clawson area:
During the last week there has been a couple of incidents in the village of wheel trims being removed from vehicles,  so please keep an watch on these and on the night of the 6th August a pickup was removed from a location within the village and later found on Canal Lane at about 23:55hrs with ignition damage.  Do you see anything?  Plus we have a number of vehicle steering locks available for sale at the Melton Mowbray Police Station.

In the Stapleford area:
An out building was entered on the evening of the 1st August and a large amount of gardening equipment was removed including strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers and garden mowers.

In the Wycombe area:
Between the 30th July and the 4th August a quantity of scrap metal was removed from a farm.

In the Eaton area:
A property was entered between the 29th July and the 4th August and had both its copper tank cylinders removed. 

There seems to be a growing crime pattern,  in which properties under construction are being targeted for the copper within the plumbing systems,  so please beware.

If you seen any suspicious activities please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.  
 
Crime report 30th July 08

In the Bottesford area:
There has been two burglaries,  one happened on the evening of the 24th July  in the Bowbridge Gardens area and the second incident happened on the 28th July in the Pinfold Lane area.

In the Old Dalby Area:
A container was attacked on the 26th July which contained grass cutting equipment,  no items were removed from the area.
Also in the Old Dalby area,  a property was broken into on the 27th July during which a motor bike used for off road activities and various power tools were taken.

In the Belvoir area:
A rural business was attacked and a quantity of power tools were removed,  this happened on the 29th July

In the Harby area:
A home under development has been broken into and had it copper piping and water cylinder removed.  This happened on the 29th July.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.
 

Crime report 21st May 08

Here is a crime update for the area.

Good News!
The L200 pickup which was stolen from Harby recently has been recovered in a neighbouring county.

Diesel Thefts
Please can I advise you to keep your diesel tanks secure and keep a close eye on them,  as there is a spate of thefts occurring just outside our area. 

The most recent theft has been in LANGHAM,  which has occurred between 18th and 20th may when 1000 litres has been removed.

With regards to vehicle related crime,  there has been a number of incidents throughout the area,  so please can you ensure that your valuables are not left on display.  We have had incidents at Barkestone, Plunger,  Buckminister and Burrough on the Hill.

With regards to burglary dwellings, there have been incidents in Scalford, Old Dalby and Harby.  So please keep your properties secure.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Crime report 8th May 08

Firstly,  I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for you calls regarding suspicious activity in the area,  please keep these calls coming in - Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

With regards to security measures,  now that spring has arrived,  please remember to keep your properties secure,  including your home,  outbuildings and don't leave items on display in your vehicles.  If you require any assistance with property marking please contact your local police station

In the Scalford area:
A vehicle near to  a farm in the Scalford area (Eastwell Road) was broken into and a laptop computer was removed. 2nd May

In the Hoby / Brooksby area:
A large quantity of plants were stolen in the Brooksby area on the evening of the 2nd May  and a residence was entered via an insecure window and a number of items removed. 7th May

In the Stathern area:
A property on the Main Street suffered an attempt break in the early hours of the 4th May,  we think that the offenders may have been disturbed.

In the Waltham on the Wolds area:
A home was broken into on the 5th May during the evening in the Mere Road area and a large Plasma Television, computer and golf related items were removed.

In the Ab Kettleby area:
Between the 5th and the 7th May an out building was broken into and a lawn mower was removed.

In the Asfordby area:
A horse riding establishment was attacked during the evening and 15 saddles and bridles were removed,  this happened on the 5th May 

In the Leesthorpe area:
There was an attempt theft of a horse or persons have conducted actions to damage a horse,  this incident happened on the evening of the 4th May

Crime report 26th April 08

Here is a crime update for the Rural Melton Mowbray area:

In the Goadby Marwood area:
A home was broken into on the evening of the 21st April and a number of items removed

There has been 3 motor vehicles stolen in the area, 2 of which are 4x4's.
In Scalford a Landrover Defender 90 was stolen on Sunday 21st.
In Hose a Toyota Hi-Lux was stolen on the evening of Wednesday the 23rd
In Croxton Kerrial a Renault Master Van was stolen on the Tuesday evening 22nd.

In the Asfordby area:
A home was broken into on the afternoon of the 21st April and a number of items removed

In the Six Hills area:
A location was broken into and a large quantity of Copper and Aluminum has been removed.  This happened on the 22nd.

In the Thorpe Satchville area:
On the 22nd at about 16:45 hrs some items were removed from a vehicle parked at the side of the road including a petrol Wacker Plate and other building related items

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Crime report 18th April 08
 

A vehicle to watch out for: 
The following vehicle was seen in the Rutland area trying to sell carpets - blue Vauxhall Vectra R496XMJ it has been targeting elderly occupants and trying to get inside homes to sell these goods.


In the Frisby on the Weake area
On the 12th April a  horse trailer in Blue made by Rice, was stolen and a quantity of horse tack has been removed from out buildings.

In the Hoby area:
There has been two incidents near to the church,  on the evening of the 11th April an out building was broken into and a petrol strimmer  has been removed at one location and close by another shed was broken into and another strimmer was removed.

In the  Twyford area:
A home was broken into on the 15th April during the day time.

In the Bottesford area.
There have been 3 incidents that i wish to mention,
On the evening of the 13th April - a car was broken into on Chapel Street
On the 14th April - in the Paddocks area a quantity of Solar Lights have been removed
On the 16th April - A motor car was damaged and a person has been arrested and is still in custody as he was wanted by another constabulary.

In the Eaton area:
Between the 11th and 13th April a horse trailer had all its wheels removed and taken.

In the Long Clawson area:
The church was broken into on the 16th April and an attempt was made on the safe.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22
 

Crime report 7th April 08

Here is a crime update for the Melton Mowbray area for the last few days.

4x4 theft
A land rover defender 90 was stolen in Nottinghamshire and later seen near Normanton,  so please keep your 4x4's secure. 

Borough on the Hill
A garage was broken into on Thursday the 3rd April, where a large quantity of power tools were stolen,  along with a Vauxhall Vivaro that was WHITE in Colour.

Ashby Folville
A BMW 3 series in silver was stolen on the evening of the 2nd April.

Freeby
The church a Freeby was attacked on the evening of Thursday 3rd April, during which a quantity of lead was stolen.

Long Clawson
On Thursday 3rd April,  a diesel tank was attacked in an attempted steal,  but the tank was dry of fuel!

Holwell
A scout hut was attacked and there televisions and DVD players have been stolen,  this occurred during the week of the 30th March 08
 
If you see anything suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 222 22 22.

Crime report 26th March

In the Bottesford area  there has been a number of dwelling breaks this month,  so please remain vigilant and keep your properties secure.  The last couple of incidents have occurred in the Roberts Drive area.

With these incidents in mind, I am planning on coming to Bottesford on the 4th April to conduct some crime reduction activities including property marking and deploying some forensic "Smart Water" to some properties. 

If you are interested and would like some assistance please let me have your details by leaving your details on my voice mail at 0116 222 22 22 then select option 2 and my id number is 8019

Other Crimes:
There has been number of incidents involving suspicious activities,  mainly regarding the theft of scrap metal or vehicles being seen acting in a suspicious manner,  please keep this information coming.  It has provided some very useful intelligence for us.

In the Wymondham area:
There was attempted to break into a secure storage container on a building site on the evening of the 21st march.  

In the Asfordby area:
Over the bank holiday weekend a building site was broken into and a quantity of insulation sheets were removed from a storage area.  Did you see anything?


If you see anything suspicious please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details. 
 

Crime report 14 March 08

Earlier today we have received information regarding  suspicious activity at a church in the Hoby area,  we suspect that the lead at the location might have been the target.  Other locations may have also been visited.

We have some details of the vehicle seen at the location, which was as follows:
A large white van which was displaying a registration number similar to R725NNH.

Please may I request that you are extra vigilant with regards to your local church and if you see the above vehicle please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 and quote OIS 332 incident number.


Regards

Hugh Crouch - 8019

Crime report 25th February 08

On Wednesday 20th Feb, evening of,  we received a call regarding some suspicious activities where a JCB tele handler was in the process of being stolen,  officers attended the location and arrested some persons and recovered the stolen equipment.

On the crime side:

The church at Edmondthorpe was attacked and an amount of lead has been removed.  This happened on the 21st Feb (Thursday) in the early hours of the morning.

Burglary Dwellings
There has been two burglary dwellings in the area,  one at Sproxton on the 21st Feb (Thursday) and the other at Harby on the evening of the same night.

Theft - Ifor Williams Trailers.
There has been 2 Ifor Williams Trailers stolen in the area.  One from Ab Kettleby,  where a Quad Bike was also taken,  this happened on the 21st February,  and a Gold coloured 4x4 was seen in the area before the trailer went missing.  The Second trailer went from Goadby Marwood on the 23rd February.

Theft of a car, this happened at Barsby in the evening of the 23rd February.  The vehicle was a green Proton Persona,  which h has now been recovered and is aiding with investigations.

If you seen any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Crime report 29th January 08

This is a message from Hugh Crouch regarding crime in the area.

Firstly, I have some good news that the 4x4's stolen from Gaddesby and Buckminster and the trailer stolen from the cattle market have all been recovered.

Crime / incidents
In the Bottesford area:
There have been 2 burglaries to homes in the Bowbridge Gardens area on Sunday 20th Jan.  Did you see anything?

In the Neither Broughton area:
A home was broken into on the Middle Lane area on Friday 25th Jan 08,  we are lead to believed that this took place near to 5pm and the persons were disturbed.

In the Eastwell area:
A compound was broken into and 3 tractors had their batteries removed over the weekend,  so a suggestion here is to write on your batteries the first 4 letters of your post code and the first 3 letters of your surname,  which would help with other activates been conducted by your local constabularies.

In the Bescaby area:
An ifor Williams trailer, which was loaded with scrap metal has been removed between 10am and 2pm yesterday the 28th Jan. 

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details
This is a message for Neighbourhood and countryside watch contacts in the Melton Mowbray area.
 

Crime report 21st January 08

Theft of 4x4's
Over the weekend there has been a number of 4x4's stolen in the area,  These incidents took place in the Gaddesby, Buckminster area's and Melton Cattle market on the evening of the 18th January.
1.  A Daihatsu Fourtrack was taken from Gaddesby.
2.  An L200 was stolen from Buckminster and found later that evening in a rural location within the Melton Mowbray area.
3.  A Landrover defender 90 and Ifor Williams Stock trailer was stolen from the cattle market and the trailer has been recovered in the Rutland area along with another stolen trailer.

In the Scalford area:
A blue twin axle tipping trailer and a muck folk for a Bob Cat was stolen on the evening of the 18th January. 

In the Long Clawson area:
Over the weekend 2 mountain bikes have been stolen from a secure shed in the Sand Pit Lane area.

In the Kirby Bellars area:
A home was broken into last night 20th January, and a number of items removed.

In the Bottesford area:
A home on the Bowbridge Lane was broken in on Sunday between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm and a number of items removed.

There have been a number of sightings of a suspicious van in the area, so please keep these calls coming in,  it has produced some good results!
 

Crime report 28th November 07

Message from Leicestershire Constabulary regarding crime the area for the last few days:

Theft from Motor Vehicles
There have been a number of incidents involving items being stolen from cars parked in rural locations, mainly around the Knipton, Long Clawson and Stathern.  These occurred over the weekend and can I please ask you all to remain vigilant and if you any suspicious activity please call the police with details of the persons and the vehicle if seen.  Can I please ask that you ensure that you keep your personal affects out of sight within your vehicle.

One of the vehicle's that was broken into had 3 chainsaws and a tree pruner removed all made by Stihl.

In the HOBY Area,  there has been 2 incidents involving burglaries on the Main Street.  At one incident a large number of silver items were stolen including trays and candle sticks.

In the HARBY area on the 27th there was 2 incidents, one involving the attempt burglary to an out building and the other was the theft of an IVOR WILLIAMS HB510 horse trailer,  this incident occurred during the day time.  A white transit van was seen in the area in the night of the 26th.

Stack Fires.
There has been another stack fire near to Waltham on the Wold in the early hours of the 27th November.  Please remain alert to these incidents,  as this type of crime is occurring over Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire currently and we are working hard to catch the persons responsible.  If you have any information please call Leicestershire Constabulary or myself with details - 0116 22 222 22 option 2 them my ID number 8019.

In the SOMERBY area on the 27th there was some "Traveller" looking types calling upon places asking for directions,  the locations that they called at were of agricultural or had plant and machinery on display.


Contact number for Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 222 22 22

Crime report 21st November 07

Please look out for the following vehicle:

A BLUE VW GOLF displaying GV03XDZ,  is has been seen near to a distraction break on the Nottinghamshire / Leicestershire border earlier today.  If seen please call Leicestershire constabulary 0116 222 22 22 with details.



Crime report 2nd October 07

URGENT.

There has been a number of Distraction Breaks in Rutland and one has just happened in Melton Mowbray.

A description of the person committing this crime is as follows:
White male
5 foot 6 inch
Age early 20's
Hair - Short Brown Hair
Wearing - a pink / red checked shirt and jeans

No vehicle description currently available;

Crime report 7th August 07

Dear Watch Members,

This is a message for the beat 40 Area, south rural Melton Mowbray.

We have 4 incidents of note that I wish to inform you of and these are as follows:
1. A quantity of scrap metal was removed from a field in the Burrough on the Hill area.
2. On Friday on the B676, Six Hill area a vehicle was damaged in an attempt to break into it.  This occurred between 12:00 and 16:15 hrs.
3. On Wednesday in the Knossington Area a distraction break took place at 14:40 hrs.  2 males dressed in smart clothes attended address and said that they were from the water board and entered to home.
a. I have spoken with the local water supplier - Severn Trent - and they operate a scheme which gives homes owners a security passwords and other benefits for free.  If you are interested in receiving one of these application forms or know someone that would benefit please dropped me note.  - hugh.crouch@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk or call 0116 222 22 22 select option 2 and my ID number is 8019.
4. In the Asfordby on Wednesday at 17:45 hrs a similar offence took place to the one mention above.

If you have any suspicions about callers please call or if you have any information please contact Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 222 2222

Crime report 1st August 07

Distraction Break

In KNOSSINGTON at 14:45 (1st August)  2 smartly dressed males in shirt and tie with dark trousers called at a home on Alexander Crescent and stated that they were water officials to check water,  once entering home conducted search of rooms and stolen property and  left.
We have no description of the vehicle used at this time.

Have you seen anything or have suspicious callers please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 and quote OIS 535 of the 1st August

Crime report 4th July 07

There have been 2 crimes of note within the last 5 days and these are as follows:

In the Station road area of Old Dalby,  a home was entered by 2 persons on Friday 29th June between the 17:00 and 17:10 hrs and a selective search of the property took place.
Descriptions of the persons are as follows:

1. A white male, light coloured skin, late teens, stocky build, about 5'9" tall, fair wavy short messy hair, round face, wearing a multi coloured jumper and tan coloured trousers. strong Irish accent.

2. The second male was a white male, pale skinned, 14-15yrs, slim build, wearing a black baseball cap.
If you have any details relating to this crime please call Leicestershire Constabulary and quote the following crime number NM01018/07-5

In the Roseberry Avenue area of Asfordby, a vehicle was broken into on the evening of the 30th June.

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to those of you that have called in with information,  it has been most helpful,  and if you have any information or see suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22

Crime report 29th June

Dear watch members,

Good News.
Following a call from a neighbour who reported some suspicious activity at an address, officers were deployed and discovered a  distraction break in progress on Tuesday afternoon 26th June in the Asfordby area,  as a result we have detained 2 persons for the offence.  

Crime related matters.
On the allotments at Asfordby Hill a shed was broken into and items removed.  This occurred on the evening of the 27th June.

In the Harby area, on Friday 22nd  a property was entered by cutting off locks and a blue welding machine was stolen weighting more than 150Kgs and a Stihl earth orga colour orange was stolen.

Still in the Harby area,  a quantity of metal was taken during the week, from various sources. 

In the Barkestone Le Vale area on the 25th June, a farm building was entered and a Hydraulic breaker and over 900 litres of diesel were stolen.

If you have any information or wish to report suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 2222222

On Behalf of Leicestershire Constabulary 29th June 07

Most of you will be aware by now of the discovery of what appears to be a viable device in London during the early hours of this morning (Friday June 29).

There is nothing to suggest that this morning's discovery is in any way connected to Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland. However it is inevitable that this incident will generate considerable public concern across the country.

Our priority at this stage is to maintain community confidence and safety. To this end there will be increased police activity at a number of high-profile locations such as shopping centres and the city centre today and over the weekend.

It goes without saying that everyone should remain extra vigilant and report any suspicions immediately.

You can also make a real difference by helping to allay people's concerns when you're out and about.


Chris Eyre
Assistant Chief Constable (Crime)

Crime report 18th May

Dear Watch Members,

Due to the rise in scrap metal prices, thefts of lightening conductors and lead are on the increase.  Would all members please report any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area of phone masts or churches.

Please call in your suspicions immediately on 999 if you suspect a crime may be in progress.

Please call 0116 222 2222 for reporting such suspicious incidents, or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Crime report 11th May 07

Dear Watch Members

Here is an update for the area to the south and west of Melton Mowbray.  There have been a number of incidents mainly in the Asfordby area in the last 5 days and these are as follows:

There has been 2 theft from cars involving a Sat Nav unit, this occurred on the Monday 7th and the second incident was the removal of a handbag on the 10th.  Both these incidents occurred in the Asfordby Road area.

On Tuesday 8th a burglary dwelling took place on the Regency Road, Asfordby and there were two burglaries to out buildings which occurred on the 8th, one at Riverside Road during which a quantity of cooper was removed and the other was at a canoe store.  A number of canoes have been recovered floating on near by water but if you see any please let us know

Regards

Hugh

Crime report 26th April 07

Distraction Breaks:
In the early part of this week that has been a number of distraction type breaks in Lincolnshire and Rutland area, and we have information that the following vehicle could be linked to these activities: AUDI A4 which is BLACK in colour displaying RJ07NZU as the registration number.

This vehicle might not currently be in the area,  but please,  if you are in any doubt about persons calling at your home . . . . check their identification card and IF IN DOUBT ~ KEEP THEM OUT.

We are also seeking information about a person that calls at rural locations,  seeking to look at telegraph poles,  he is a white male with dark hair with tattoos on his arms and is currently driving a white escort type van, which has been re sprayed.  He has mainly been spotted on the Lincolnshire border.  We understand that he might also be seeking flat or plasma type TV's.

Land Rovers and Trailers.
Once again these items are being targeted,  we have received reports that there has been an increase in theft of these items in both Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire area that border Leicestershire Constabulary area.  If you have Land Rover Defender 90 series or and Ifor Williams type trailer then please ensure that you keep these items secure.

A trailer was stolen from Eaton on Wednesday the 25th April, it was a 7 ½ ton style trailer made by PETIT.  Entry was gain by cutting the lock on the gate.

A Land Rover Defender 90 which is GREEN in colour displaying FA04VBP was stolen last night Wednesday 25th April from Rotherby between the hours of 21:30 and 23:30 hours

If you have any information please call Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 222 22 22

Hugh Crouch Leics Police