How we're acting on reports from the community

How we're acting on reports from the community

Dear Resident,

Local officers in Sutton Coldfield are working hard to address the issues reported to them by members of the community. 
 

We know that vehicle crime remains a concern for locals, and as well as acting on their information - we've responded quickly to reports of crime in progress this week. 
 

Officers were called to Chester Road North to reports of someone trying to steal a car. 
 

Within minutes, a man was arrested and has now been charged to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court. 
 

Elsewhere, tackling anti-social behaviour remains a priority for Dedicated Neighbourhood Officers, and as we move towards darker nights, we are targeting high-visibility patrols in key areas and making sure we're in the right place at the right time. 
 

We remember the theft of a mural from the town centre back in April, and again thanks to a quick response from officers and partners in the town centre, a suspect was swiftly apprehended. 
 

A man was charged and has recently pleaded guilty and been sentenced. 
 

We were also pleased over the summer to resolve an incident of anti-social behaviour which attracted a lot of attention in the town centre – when flower beds were damaged. 
 

The boys involved were caught and worked to put things right by replanting the beds. 
 

If anyone has any concerns about crime or anti-social behaviour in Sutton, it should be reported to us via 101, Live Chat on our website, or in person to local officers – who are there to listen to you. 
 

Always call 999 in an emergency.