Your Weekly Holbrooks Update

Weekly Update from your local Holbrooks NPT

Dear Members

Here’s your weekly update from myself and the rest of the team.

What’s Been Happening

Cannabis Factory

On Friday we were called to a cannabis grow which was discovered by a letting agent after forcing entry into the property due to rent arrears. The electricity meter was found to be bypassed and approximately 380 cannabis plants were in situ. Some tell-tale signs of a cannabis factory include (although not an exhaustive list) a strong odour coming from the address, covered windows, condensation on the windows, sounds of ventilation, comings and goings at strange times. If you have any suspicion that a property is being used to grow cannabis, please let us know.

Abandoned Building

Following a call that four people were attempting to break into a derelict building, officers searched the area and four juveniles were detained. Whilst we have spoken about the dangers of children going into abandoned properties previously, as the school holidays are approaching, please have a word with your child. If you are concerned about an empty property, kindly email the team and report to Coventry City Council Empty properties

Garage Security

This set we have received a few reports of garages being broken into, thankfully nothing has been stolen. Garages and sheds are often overlooked and not protected like homes are. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house. Please think about outbuilding security. Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

Awareness

On neighbouring Radford ward, a phone was snatched from the hand of a victim whilst walking on CRAMPERS FIELDS. This happened on Friday 3rd July at approximately 9:00 pm. The offender was dressed in black and riding an E-scooter. For advice on how to protect your mobile against criminals on bikes/mopeds please go to Protect your mobile phone against criminals on bikes and mopeds | West Midlands Police

CCTV Register

Your CCTV could help us to solve real crimes. Register your CCTV and doorbell cameras with us today to receive alerts when your footage may help us catch criminals operating in your area. It takes just 60 seconds to add your details to our secure police system and within minutes, you could be helping us solve serious crimes. Just add your name, address, email and the number of cameras you control. For more information CCTV Registry | West Midlands Police

Crime figures

Over the past nine days on the Holbrooks ward, there has been two vehicle crime offences, one being theft from a vehicle on BURNABY ROAD (bank card stolen) and one theft of a vehicle (Kawasaki motorbike) on ALDERNEY CLOSE.   

Over the same time period, there has been one attempted residential burglary on NUNTS LANE. One residential burglary on PARKVILLE Highway (drill batteries, screw driver set, ratchet set and a hoover stolen). 

Roller garage doors have been forced on HARBOROUGH ROAD and CHESHOLME ROAD and a further garage door has been damaged on BEAKE AVENUE (all three reports, nothing stolen).

Until next week

Stay safe everyone.

If you have any information about crime in your area you can let us know 100% anonymously by contacting CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111

Get Involved
Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you.

If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Holbrooks area you can contact the Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne & Bablake team on holbrookandradford@westmidlands.police.uk

For more crime prevention advice visit: www.west-midlands.police.uk /crime prevention