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Merry Hill Neighbourhood Policing Update – Community News, Events & Safety Information
Hello Resident,
✅ Good News from Your Local Policing Team ✅
Last week we held a community drop-in session at Warstones Library, where residents came along to speak with officers and receive crime prevention advice and support. Thank you to everyone who attended — these conversations help us understand local concerns and work together to keep Merry Hill safe.
You said, we did: You asked for more face-to-face opportunities to speak with your neighbourhood team, so we are increasing local drop-ins and coffee events across the area.
📅 Upcoming Police & Community Engagements 📅 Come and meet your local officers, ask questions, and get advice. Police Drop-In – Coffee with a Cop Location: Bakers Brew Coffee Shop, 8 Trysull Road, Merry Hill Date/Time: 16/02/26, 9:00–10:00am Details: Informal chat with officers, crime prevention advice, and local updates
Police Drop-In – Coffee with a Cop Location: Evoke Coffee Shop, 54 Warstones Road Date/Time: 18/02/26, 9:00–10:00am Details: Meet the team, share concerns, and receive safety guidance
🚨 Crime & Safety Updates — What You Need to Know 🚨 Type of crime: Shop burglary Date/Time: 10/02/26 between 04:00–04:15 Location: TRYSULL NEWS Summary: Offenders forced entry to a local shop by damaging the shutters and a window. Cigarettes and a small amount of cash were stolen before the offenders left the area in a dark vehicle.
Police response: Officers attended quickly, carried out enquiries in the area, and are reviewing CCTV and local information to identify those responsible. Extra patrols are taking place to reassure businesses. Appeal: If you saw anything suspicious or have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at that time, please get in touch.
✅ Crime Prevention Tips For local shops and businesses: • Ensure shutters and doors are secure and in good condition • Install or maintain CCTV and alarm systems • Keep high-value stock out of sight overnight • Remove cash from tills when closing • Report suspicious vehicles or behaviour immediately For residents: • Use outdoor lighting or cameras where possible • Lock doors and windows overnight • Look out for neighbours and report anything unusual
📞 How to Contact Us or Report Information Non-Emergency: 101 Emergency: 999 / 112 (crime in progress or immediate danger) Report online via West Midlands Police Anonymous reporting: Crimestoppers Stay connected with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team for updates and events. If you want information regarding crime in your area you can follow this link and see further information plotted on a crime map.
Regards, PCSO Darrell
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