19 July 2009
Policing Survey
23/07/09 18:47 Filed in: Bottesford
On 14 July, I sent out an e-mail about the
Leicestershire Constabulary Policing Priorities
Survey, with the survey form attached. Many thanks
to the NHW members who have responded to the
Survey; I know the police have been very pleased to
receive your views.
However, it has been pointed out to me that the majority of the residents who have responded are age 50 or above. It would be particularly helpful to the police to have the views on policing priorities of all age groups, so if you haven't responded yet, why not print off the attached survey form, complete it and put it through the letter box of the Police Station at Queen Street, Bottesford. Alternatively, hand it to your local NHW Coordinator who will ensure it reaches the Police. If you can't remember the name & telephone number of your NHW Coordinator, just ask me.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
However, it has been pointed out to me that the majority of the residents who have responded are age 50 or above. It would be particularly helpful to the police to have the views on policing priorities of all age groups, so if you haven't responded yet, why not print off the attached survey form, complete it and put it through the letter box of the Police Station at Queen Street, Bottesford. Alternatively, hand it to your local NHW Coordinator who will ensure it reaches the Police. If you can't remember the name & telephone number of your NHW Coordinator, just ask me.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Telephone Cold Calling
23/07/09 18:44 Filed in: Local Area
The following alert was received from Lincs Police
last night.
Watchline message on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 from Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, Community Safety Unit reference Cold Callers.
There have been incidents over the past 2 weeks where the elderly have been receiving cold caller telephone calls from people claiming to be representatives of their banks. Some have claimed there is too much money in the bank and they are offering to manage their accounts for them. Others have asked for the elderly to confirm their bank account details for security reasons.
Western Union Bank transfers have been used emptying bank accounts.
Some elderly people have received calls from a male offering to pay a large amount of money into their account and they are to keep 20% of the money (for their help)and send the rest to other bank accounts.
Police Advice is Do Not give bank details to persons over the phone or at the door. Please be aware this is happening on a daily basis. Reports have been received of the same person calling every day for over a week and making threats.
If you have any information relating to this type of Cold Caller incident, contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 and NHW. Thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Watchline message on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 from Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, Community Safety Unit reference Cold Callers.
There have been incidents over the past 2 weeks where the elderly have been receiving cold caller telephone calls from people claiming to be representatives of their banks. Some have claimed there is too much money in the bank and they are offering to manage their accounts for them. Others have asked for the elderly to confirm their bank account details for security reasons.
Western Union Bank transfers have been used emptying bank accounts.
Some elderly people have received calls from a male offering to pay a large amount of money into their account and they are to keep 20% of the money (for their help)and send the rest to other bank accounts.
Police Advice is Do Not give bank details to persons over the phone or at the door. Please be aware this is happening on a daily basis. Reports have been received of the same person calling every day for over a week and making threats.
If you have any information relating to this type of Cold Caller incident, contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 and NHW. Thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Possible Scam
23/07/09 18:44 Filed in: Local Area
The following message has been received this
afternoon from Lincs Constabulary. Please be
vigilant for any possible scam and report anything
suspicious to the Police and NHW.
Good afternoon, this is a message from Julia Higgins at Colsterworth to alert you to a call that was received today by a lady in Colsterworth. She received a call from a male who asked if she banked with TSB, which she did, he then went on to tell her that he could help her to claim back bank charges. He said she would receive a pack in the post, but asked her to give him the expiry date of her card. She refused to do so and asked for more information and told him she would make some enquiries herself and he could call her back later. It would appear that this may be a scam, however even if it is genuine, please ensure that all your residents are aware and DO NOT give out any bank details or expiry dates etc over the phone in order to prevent crime. Thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Good afternoon, this is a message from Julia Higgins at Colsterworth to alert you to a call that was received today by a lady in Colsterworth. She received a call from a male who asked if she banked with TSB, which she did, he then went on to tell her that he could help her to claim back bank charges. He said she would receive a pack in the post, but asked her to give him the expiry date of her card. She refused to do so and asked for more information and told him she would make some enquiries herself and he could call her back later. It would appear that this may be a scam, however even if it is genuine, please ensure that all your residents are aware and DO NOT give out any bank details or expiry dates etc over the phone in order to prevent crime. Thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Distraction Burglary Muston
22/07/09 18:45 Filed in: Bottesford
Today, at about 14.00 hrs, a distraction burglary
took place in Main Street, Muston. 3 lads in a blue
Peugeot 406, VRM R175 ***, went to a house, told a
story and gained entry to the house. One went
upstairs.
Please be on the look out for these villains, and report any suspicious vehicles or behaviour immediately to the police on 0116 222 2222. Don't allow anyone without impeccable ID to enter your house.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093
Please be on the look out for these villains, and report any suspicious vehicles or behaviour immediately to the police on 0116 222 2222. Don't allow anyone without impeccable ID to enter your house.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093