As you may have heard, after a very short life the 101 'non-urgency' telephone number will be terminated on 7 December, 2007.

Thereafter, all non-urgent calls to the police about anti-social behaviour & vandalism etc should be via 0116 222 2222.
To report fly-tipping, please call Melton Borough Council on 01664 502502
To report defective street lamps call your Parish Clerk (in the case of Bottesford Parish: 01949 843611).

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

Postal Scam

Can you circulate this around especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office and the police are making people aware of the following scam:

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a premium rate number). DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.

If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £15 for the phone call. If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 02072396655 or ICSTIS (the premium rate service regulator) - now called PhonepayPlus - at www.icstis.org.uk

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mobile: 07803 869843

Beware of possible scam.  A parishioner has alerted us to a most probable scam letter from 'Free Lotto' - based in the USA.  The statement in the letter that the recipient had won US$1M without entering the lotto was the bait to provide more personal information to 'Free Lotto'.  Fortunately the person passed the letter to NHW & the police.  Ask yourself: if there was no payment to enter the lotto, how does the organisation get the money to pay the 'winners'?

On Behalf of Leicestershire Constabulary

Most of you will be aware by now of the discovery of what appears to be a viable device in London during the early hours of  Friday June 29.

There is nothing to suggest that Friday morning's discovery is in any way connected to Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland. However it is inevitable that this incident will generate considerable public concern across the country.

Our priority at this stage is to maintain community confidence and safety. To this end there will be increased police activity at a number of high-profile locations such as shopping centres and the city centre today and over the weekend.

It goes without saying that everyone should remain extra vigilant and report any suspicions immediately.

You can also make a real difference by helping to allay people's concerns when you're out and about.


Chris Eyre
Assistant Chief Constable (Crime)

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

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