Happy New Year.

22th to 31st Dec 

What been happening.

Vehicle theft

Possible attempt theft of a vehicle parked on Grand Avenue. Suspects seen tampering with front of vehicle. 

Theft from vehicle

Vehicle entered whilst parked on Hillfield Park. No damage identified. Cigarettes stolen.

Vehicle entered whilst parked on Rookfield Avenue. No damage identified. Driver manual book stolen.

Burglary

Attempt Burglary on Woodland Gardens. Three males broke into flat then fled when they realised the occupant was at home.

Theft from the Building site on Woodside Avenue.

Theft from a shed on Wood Vale.

Robbery / Snatch

Nil reported

Shoplifting.

I know not all are being reported  but with a few arrests the regulars attending has reduced.

Pickpockets

Nil

Theft

Distraction theft at Parking meter where credit cards have been compromised  and used. M&S car park is always the one to be targeted for this offence.

Unless you ask for help do not let anyone come across and tell you what's wrong. These criminals always target the elderly.

New Years Eve and I'm working an early shift. 

I was surprised to encounter two shoplifters not seen by me for a little while loitering up and about this early. (Before 9am)

One of the stores had called me and made me aware having asked them to leave.

Had a polite chat with them whilst they had a coffee in the café opposite the store.

Not the politest of feedback but they caught the next bus after going to the bookies.

I have an early start tomorrow morning again as working elsewhere again, so I will be horizontal checking my eyelids for cracks at midnight. They were still in one piece last night.

If I do not encounter yourselves whilst out and about today please have a good New Years celebration and hopefully we can catch in the New Year. 

You supportive neighbourhood officer.

Jon