Following the theft of some building equipment which was fitted with
a tracking device, a rural location was identified and visited by
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Constabularies. The result being
that a number of stolen items have now been recovered, valuing more
than £200,000 pounds

With regards to crime in the area:
On the evening of 25th June a timber wolf chipper and various
chainsaws were stolen from the Great Dalby Area.

In the Long Clawson area last week there has been two incidents, a
car which had suffered damage was removed from a field by thieves and
a small car was stolen on the 30th June, which has now been recovered.

There has been two thefts from motor vehicles in the rural area this
week. One has occurred near to Cold Overton and the other near to
Belvoir. I have personally checking some of the car parks and
although the majority of vehicles have nothing on display, some
still do. I recently attended a beauty spot to find a vehicle with
various items on display including a handbag, purse just left on the
seat. Please remember "LET IT ON SHOW, EXPECT IT TO GO".

In the Harston area, a motorbike was removed on the evening of the
29th June.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire
Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Peter Sheardown 844591

Bottesford NHW

Good morning from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on July 2nd front & rear registration plates were stolen from a black Volvo & a rear registration plate was stolen from a silver toyota.These incidents occurred in the West St area of Barkston.If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 99 July 3rd,thank you.

Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on July 3rd a White Leyland Daf van with a regristration similar to P858 FC was stolen from the Main St area of Claypole.If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 133 July 4th,thank you.

Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,at 11:45am on june 30th a black
Mitsubishi pick up with a registration similar to FA06 AO was stolen from
the Church St area of Denton.If you have any information please contact
Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 163 june
30th,thank you.

Good morning from pcso mark Barr,

At 7:15pm on june 28th a male was seen in a garden in the high st area of Harlaxton.When challenged by the owner the male said he was enquiring about a motorbike for sale,which there wasn't.The male was described as 30yrs old,tanned or oriental looking,chubby build,5ft 7,short black hair & wearing a white t-shirt & jeans.If you have any information please contact grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 407 june 28th,thank you.

Between 1:45pm & 10:00pm on june 28th a window was smashed & a door handle was damaged on a vehicle.The incident ocurred at a ford of a river in the Foston area.If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number BA/08/3139,thank you.

Between 7pm & 9pm on june 28th two vehicles were broken into & a handbag was stolen in the Woolsthorpe by Belvoir area.If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting crime number BA/08/3136,thank you.

Between 6:10pm & 7:30pm on June 25 the rear window of a vehicle was smashed & a tool bag was stolen.The incident ocurred in the Casthorpe rd area of Barrowby.If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number BA/08/3086,thank you.

With the notable increase in itinerants and scrap collectors touring the area, residents are advised to be very vigilant and very conscious of the security of their homes and garden equipment. The warmer weather tends to lead to doors and windows being unwisely left open. Just think: 'there may be thieves about'. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222

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

Croxton Kerrial NHW has reported that the roof of Croxton Kerrial Church was vandalised during the night 2 - 3 June.  Fortunately no lead was taken this time, but the recent ongoing repairs have been set back.  The police have been informed.
 
Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police on 0116 222 2222
 
Brian Kelk Principal Coordinator Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch Tel: 01949 842241     Mob: 07803 869843 

Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on June 4th a church was broken into in the Main st area of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir & items were stolen.If you have any information please contact grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 100 June 5th,thank you.

Saltby Church is the latest church to have reported the theft of articles.  The theft was probably carried out on Thursday night or Friday morning (5/6 June).  Churches are advised to remove all valuable items (particularly metal ones) or keep the church locked when not occupied.  It has been pointed out that metal plaques, which may illustrate the history the church or parish, are also being stolen from church walls.
 
Members of the public are asked to be particularly vigilant for suspicious activity around churches and to report such incidents immediately to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, and then to the Church.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mob: 07803 869843

A lady, Tracey Taylor, is missing from her home in Croxton Kerrial. She was last seen driving a Jeep Cherokee, 4x4, reg: KU02 ZGL. The Jeep is very distinctive: jet black with blacked out windows and the reg. plate has scrolly/italic characters.

The police are most anxious to locate the lady as there are serious concerns for her welfare. If anyone sees the vehicle would they please contact the Leicestershire Constabulary IMMEDIATELY: 0116 222 2222 or 999 if necessary.

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

The small white van (possibly Ford), registration S912 SWF, which featured in the incidents reported by Harby NHW yesterday (see below), was also reported in the Long Clawson area yesterday evening. The Police are anxious to know the whereabouts of this vehicle which could be present anywhere in the Neighbourhood, so all residents are asked to keep a sharp lookout for it. If seen, please report it's location to the police immediately on 0116 222 2222 (attention PC 210, Mark Longden). Of course, if a crime is in progress, call 999.

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

1 Message from Lincs Ringmaster, today, 29 April
Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on april 28th a lorry was broken into at a layby on the A1 northbound at long Bennington.129 plasma TVs were stolen. If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 56 april 29th,thank you.

2 Message from Lincs Ringmaster received to day, 29 April

Good afternoon from pcso Mark Barr,overnight on April 27th gates were removed from a farm entrance in the Belton lane area of Great Gonerby.A bag of cable and a pallet of electrical motors were taken. If you have any information please contact Grantham police on 01476 402222 quoting incident number 98 April 28th,thank you.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

Report to Lincolnshire Police from Nottinghamshire Police. A distraction burglary has taken place at an address in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Two males aged approximately eighteen years old, have entered the home of an eighty five year old male. They pushed their way in. Males were wearing white caps and dark jackets. They have then stolen two hundred pounds in cash. Please be vigilant when opening doors to unexpected callers.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07803 869843

Leicestershire Constabulary have reported a distraction break at a property on the High St in Waltham-on-the-Wolds last night (11 March).  A person called at the property with the excuse that a vehicle had broken down.
 
We repeat the advice that residents should keep all doors and windows locked, and be particularly careful when answering a knock at a door.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mob: 07803 869843

Yesterday evening, Wednesday 12 December, between 18.40 and 22.00 hours, a house in Post Office Lane, Redmile, was forcibly entered (windows smashed and forced open) while the occupants were out. Though drawers and cupboards had been searched, nothing was taken; maybe they were disturbed.

This break-in was very similar in MO to another in Redmile about two weeks ago.

Residents are, as usual, urged to be constantly vigilant for any suspicious behaviour (people or vehicles) and to report such incidents to the police on 0116 222 2222.


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

Since 7am this morning there have been 2 cars stolen in Leicestershire, and one in Denton. All were left outside the owner's house, defrosting with the engine running.

Apart from the inconvenience of having to catch the bus to work, the insurance company will not pay out, so you are advised to keep a VERY close watch on your car if you need to defrost.

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

Within the last few days there have been a small number of thefts of metal objects, including wire and batteries, from farms & similar rural businesses in the Bottesford Parish area - amounting to a considerable monetary loss to the owners.

In one case, two males with a P reg dark blue Ford Mondeo were reported at the scene.

Everyone is URGED to be particularly vigilant and to obtain the best possible description, including registration number, of any vehicles and/or people wandering around or paying unexpected visits to any property. The people may seem very plausible but may still be intent on crime.

PLEASE be a good parishioner and, without hesitation, report ANY such situation or suspicious occurrence to the police on 0116 222 2222.

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

Leicestershire Constabulary have today informed me of a number of incidents of car related crime affecting the Belvoir Neighbourhood.

1 4 cars parked on Church Lane, Long Clawson, were scratched two days ago, during the evening of 26 November, most probably between the hours of 7 and 8 pm. It goes without saying that if anyone has any information which may be relevant, please inform the police on 0116 222 2222, and leave a message for any of Sgt (1526) Johnny Monks, PC (246 Darryl Cunnington, or PC (210) Mark Longden, The police are most anxious to catch the vandals who have caused such distress to villagers.

2 A number of people have had valuables stolen from cars parked in rural locations while they are out walking. PLEASE do not leave any objects on view in the car when you leave it, and don't put your handbag, etc, into the boot just before leaving the vehicle. You may not think there is anyone else around at that time, but you may well be being watched.


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

1 Leicestershire Police have just reported a distraction break at in Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir today, where 3 Irish-sounding males said they were from the Water Board. Two vehicles were reported: a silver AUDI, reg similar to **70 VNP, and a grey Mini reg similar to FG56FXU. Please always check ID documents/cards THOROUGHLY before allowing any stranger into your property, and ensure your door is locked behind him/her, even when they are. If you are in any way suspicious of callers, don't allow them in and report the incident to the police, and to your local NHW.

2 Waltham-on-the-Wolds NHW reports that scrap metal collectors, said to be from Newark-on-Trent area, have been operating in that area, using a white Ford Transit, reg. similar to T549JDX. In the present climate of widespread, and audacious, metal thefts throughout the country, please safeguard your property and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately, on 0116 222 2222.

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

Dear Watch members,
This is a message from the Melton Mowbray local policing unit about crime in the area over the last 5 days:

IMPORTANT!!!!!!
If you have any suspicious callers at your door, please call the Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 22 222 22 immediately.

Burglary Dwelling,
An attempt was made at Main St, Harby, last evening (15/10/2007) to gain entry to a property via a kitchen window using an unknown instrument. Information received via investigations have stated that a purple coloured Vauxhall Astra or similar was seen in the area earlier. [Note: If you see a purple Astra in this area, please take it's number and call the police on 0116 222 2222].

Theft From Motor Vehicle,
A theft from motor car happened on Monday (15/10/07) between 14:15 and 14:55 hrs near to Folville St, Ashby Folville. The items were removed from the boot of the car, after entry was gained via smashing rear window.

Attempt fuel theft
A location near Hoby has been targeted a number of time recently for the theft of Diesel, so please keep these locations secure and check regularly.

Lead Theft
Yet another Church has been targeted, this time at the St Mary Magdeleine Church, Waltham On Wolds. This occurred between 10 am Friday (12/10/2007) and 12:00 noon on Saturday (13/10/2007). If you see any suspicious activity near to your church or persons at work on the roof, then please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

We are also able to mark the lead on the roof of the church if interested, please call 8019 Crouch on 0116 22 222 22 option 2 and enter 8019.

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

Reported by Harby NHW:


Thursday 11th Oct 1.40 p.m. reported seen in Harby

Grey Toyota HIACE Van Reg R731 NUY
Handwritten sign on side of van 'potatoes for sale'
GB sticker on rear of van
Logo of weighing scales approx 1foot in size on rear and side of van
2 females both with long hair in ponytails, one dark haired, one blonde haired.
Both approx mid 30's
Cold calling at houses

Also male child approx. 7-8 years of age wearing light blue shirt,dark blue baseball hat and dark trousers.

Please do not encourage 'cold callers' by buying from them

Reported to Leicestershire Constabulary - incident number 352 of 11th October
Please report to police (0116 222 2222) if seen.

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

Reported 1st August in Harby:
 
Approx 5pm - 5.15 pm today, 3 tidily dressed (shirts, ties, trousers) male  teenagers targeted two of the senior citizens bungalows in Watsons Lane, Harby
 
The persons called at one property but the next door neighbour asked them what they wanted. They said they were looking for their Gran.
They then left and got into a red 4 door saloon car parked in School Lane end and drove away.
No make/model or registration number of the vehicle were able to be noted or in which direction they drove away.
 
Another resident also had them knock at their door where they asked to go in to the house to check the water. The resident refused.
 
Beware of cold callers, even one alone may be part of a distraction burglary team!
 
Please be vigilant especially if you have elderly neighbours who may be living alone.
Pass information to those who you know do not receive email alerts.  Please report all suspicious person and incidents to the police as soon as possible.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

*** IMPORTANT ***
Last night (31st July) we have had our first attempt to burgle a dwelling in the area for some weeks,  This occurred in STATHERN in the Harby Lane area at about 03:40 hrs.  If you have any information please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 and quote NM/01322/07-2


Other crimes:
In the Belvoir Area, a motor car was broken into and a handbag stolen,  this occurred on Monday 30 July between the hours of 13:00 and 15:15 hrs.

Overnight Monday/Tuesday, a van was broken into in Redmile and a quantity of power tools removed.  Anyone with relevant information should contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.
 
If help is needed to contact the police, please call me on one of the numbers below.
 
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

A small white van, reg no similar to YE 53 TRV, has been reported by Harby NHW as driving round streets several times.   A young white man from it, unshaven but looking quite smart, then went straight to a bungalow.  When challenged he said he was trying to sell an alarm that sticks on the window. The van has since been seen in other parts of the Vale.  If you see the van in suspicious circumstances, please inform Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.
 
Please do not buy from cold callers.  Report any suspicious persons/vehicles to the police .
 
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Yesterday (Saturday), a 4x4 was criminally damaged whilst the owner was having lunch in Woolsthorpe By-Belvoir at the Chequers pub  between approx 2pm -3.30pm.   Lincs police have been informed. However there may have been other similar incidents in the area. The car was badly scratched  with offensive words and CND symbols in relation to  anti fox hunting, including FOXHUNTING SCUM ' and the CND / PEACE Symbol.  Obscene words I will nor print were scratched on the doors.  The owner does not hunt.
Another 4x4 in the car park had its SatNav stolen. 
Be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

Leicestershire Constabulary are anxious to trace the mother of a Martin Stratford, who is high risk missing person.  The police believe that Mr Stratford's mother lives in Bottesford Parish under a different surname.  Mr Martin Stratford is about 48 yrs of age.
 
Would anyone who may have relevant information regarding the whereabouts of Mr Stratford's mother, please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

At distraction break has just taken place today 18th June at 3:50pm at Valley Road, Asfordby.

Description of the male is:
Height - 5' 4" wearing Black Shirt, Blue jeans and a tweed cap. A Beige Astra car was also seen close by.

Any details please call Leicestershire police on 0116 22 222 22 and quote Incident number 536 of the 18th June

Yesterday evening between 19.30 and 21.00 hrs, in the Waltham Village car park, a red Vauxhall Corsa was forcibly entered and an white Apple IPOD stolen from it.  This occurred whilst the hall was in use.  If anyone saw anything suspicious in that area at that time, or has any other relevant information, would they please phone Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, referring to Incident 981 of 21 May.
 
Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241     Mobile: 07803 869843

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

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