Advice - Suspicious activity in Barrow

Advice - Suspicious activity in Barrow

Dear Resident,

Humberside Police have received reports of suspicious activity in the Westoby Lane area of Barrow-upon-Humber. At approximately 17:45 hours on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, four males were observed entering multiple residential driveways and appearing to log details on mobile devices, with one instance captured on CCTV. The first individual is described as a tall, white male with ginger hair, wearing a grey top and grey knee-length shorts while carrying a black crossbody bag; a second male was seen wearing a black t-shirt over his shoulders and black shorts, appearing to be visibly under the influence. Residents with relevant information, doorbell camera footage, or dashcam recordings from the area at this time are urged to contact Humberside Police.

On many occasions it can be cold callers who can target the most vulnerable members of our community.

Please read the below advice to assist in dealing with situations like this -

If you are worried about who is at the door, do not open it.

Don't allow colder callers into your address.

Don't be forced into making a decision to buy something.

Be aware, if issues such as holes in guttering are highlighted about your home, this is a tactic that criminals use. if work is agreed, then the price will keep going up.

Do not hand over any money, and refuse to be taken to the bank to withdraw money.

If you believe the person is genuine, take a card and say you will contact them later, if they are genuine, they will not mind.

Put a 'No Cold Callers' sign on your front door or window.

If you feel intimidated or threatened by a cold caller, shut the door and call the Police.

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

If you have any information about crime in your area, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website

Regards

Humberside Police

Attachments

Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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Richard Lawson
(Humberside Police, PCSO, Scunthorpe Rural NPT)

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