A    Due to the rise in scrap metal prices, thefts of metal such as farm equipment, lighting conductors and lead are on the increase.  Within the last week or so there have been a number of attacks/forceful entry of farms and similar establishments within the Belvoir Neighbourhood, including in the Vale villages, and significant quantities of metal stolen.  Whilst a considerable number of other items were stolen in the burglaries, it is believed that the prime objective of the thieves was the metal.  Would all residents please report any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area of farms, factories, phone masts or churches. Please call in your suspicions immediately on 999 if you suspect a crime may be in progress.

Otherwise, call 0116 222 2222 for reporting such suspicious incidents, or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
 
B    There have also been reports of strangers in small vans and cars cruising slowly through some of the Bottesford Parish streets and asking for scrap metal or offering to do roofing work.  Please treat all of these people with caution and report details of all associated vehicles, and descriptions of such people, to the police and your local NHW Coordinator.
 
If you need help to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

The police have a today again emphasised the risk of thefts from cars/vans in the Belvoir Neighbourhood and adjacent areas.  More police warning signs are being displayed on roads in the area in the hope that residents and visitors alike will remove all objects from sight in their cars/vans before locking and leaving their vehicles.  The police ask all of us to remain vigilant, particularly throughout the summer, to take good care of our possessions, and to report all suspicious activities and vehicles.  Please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 with any relevant information, and also inform your local NHW Coordinator.  Our concerted assistance is invaluable to the police.
 
If you require help in contacting the police, phone me on one of the numbers below.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

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