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Crime Alert - Criminal Damage

Dear residents,

 

Humberside Police are investigating a report of Arson & Criminal Damage on LYNMOUTH DRIVE & PADSTOW WALK area of Scunthorpe .

The incidents occurred between 09:50 to 10:20 on 20/08/2025. The offender(s) set fire to rubbish that was left in the communal areas of properties within this area.

 

If you have any CCTV footage (including video doorbell), saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting occurrence ref: 25*117167 and 25*117177.

 

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

 

If you have been a victim of criminal damage, please follow the below prevention advice -

  • Contact the Police as soon as possible on 101, or on 999 if the incident is on-going.
  • Consider reviewing the general security of your property, including CCTV and lighting.
  • Increase the surveillance around the front of your property by restricting any boundary wall/fence to a maximum of 1m in height.
  • Consider defensive planting by planting spikey plants or bushes.
  • Keep the area around your property free from rubbish and debris as best you can.
  • Secure any items on your property such as wheelie bins, that could be used to cause damage.

    • Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

     

    Thank you

     

    Humberside Police

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    Lee Watson
    (Humberside Police, PC, Scunthorpe Urban)
    Neighbourhood Alert