Cowboy Contractors - Warning.

An elderly resident of the village has been approached by a man offering to Pressure Wash the driveway to his home. The man was quite persuasive, but in this instance was unsuccessful. The price quoted for the work was £750.00 !!!
Be aware that these people are around the area and keep an eye on any elderly or vulnerable neighbours.
- posted by allan on Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Damage to vehicle - Bramley Road.

Between 10.00pm Sunday 25th April and 8.30am Monday 26th April, a vehicle in Bramley Road, Birstall was damaged in what appears to be a 'non-stop accident'. The rear bumper and boot were damaged and debris at the rear of the vehicle appears to be front headlight pieces.
Were you in this area, did you see or hear anything ? Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Monday, April 26, 2010

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Theft of Catalytic Converters from vehicles.

We are aware that the theft of these units from vehicles has increased recently. At least two incidents have occurred within a mile of Birstall in the last week and took place in broad daylight on busy car parks.
It would appear that the favourite targets are vehicles with a higher ground clearance, 4 x 4 vehicles and Ford Galaxy in particular.
Be aware. If you see any suspicious activity around any vehicle, please report it immediately.
- posted by allan on Friday, April 16, 2010

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Is this your camera ?

Police appeal to trace owner of camera recovered in Birstall
Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for public help after two men were seen acting suspiciously in the Birstall area.
Police received a report at about 2am this morning (Monday March 22) that two men were seen acting suspiciously in the Cliffwood Avenue area of Birstall.
Following a search of the area two men were arrested and property believed to have been stolen from the Copeland Road area was recovered.
A black Pentax digital camera and some prescription medication was recovered from the men.
The owner of the medication has been identified but officers have not traced the owner of the camera.
Detective Constable Alf Doyle is investigating the incident, he said: “It is believed that the suspects may have committed further incidents in the area and we would urge anyone who believes the camera may belong to them to contact us as soon as possible. The camera contains a number of pictures including a wedding and a holiday.
Two men, aged 18 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of theft and remain in police custody.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 170 Doyle follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 0170.

(information taken from the police website 22/3/10)
- posted by allan on Monday, March 22, 2010

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Robbery - Stonehill Avenue.

At lunch time on Wednesday 17th March, a robbery took place near to the Post Office on Stonehill Avenue. A dark coloured BMW car was involved which was later found abandoned on Roman Road.
Were you in the area of Stonehill Avenue/Sibson Road at this time? Were you in the Roman Road area at the time this vehicle was abandoned?
Any information, however minor, please report it on (0116) 2222222.

(Information received from local beat officers)
- posted by allan on Saturday, March 20, 2010

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