Crime Update

Dear Watch Members,

This is a crime update for the area:

Firstly, information from Lincolnshire Constabulary:
At the end of last week two males using aggressive selling techniques to sell duvets.  Were seen in the Grantham and Barrowby areas.  Information given we were able to identify the vehicle and its owner.  The male is known to the police for similar incidents, and whilst no crimes have been committed, we now know the male is now operating in an urban as well as a rural environment. The vehicle is a Black Ford Fiesta registration number N998 OJR.

Thefts from Tractors:
Please be aware that we have had many thefts of aluminium piping and weights from tractor and farm trailers. This has been occurring in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk but signs are that they are moving to this area.
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In the BELVOIR area a farm was entered and a number of items stolen including 2 Petrol chain saw's and 2 times 1000L stainless steel storage tanks.

In the SPROXTON area a double set of metal gates have been stolen.
THEFT FROM MOTOR CARS:
There has been a number theft from motor vehicles within the Vale Of Belvoir area.  These have occurred in beauty spots, pub car parks, quite lanes and villages.  Please keep items of value out of sight.

If you see any suspicious activities please call Leicestershire Constabulary 0116 222 2222
If you need help to contact the police, call me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843