Bogus callers warning

Within the last 24 hours there have been three incidents in our area which have warranted police attention:

1. Two males in fire brigade uniform, and using a fire brigade van which was stolen from Notts yesterday, have been knocking door to door asking residents what valuables they would like rescuing in the event of a fire.

This is not a legitimate call and needs to be reported to the police immediately on 0116 222 2222.

2. Two males have been knocking at doors in Scalford but run away when the householder answers

3. Suspicious damage to a door has been reported from a property in Belvoir.

All suspicious activity by persons or vehicles should be reported IMMEDIATELY to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222

Belvoir, Bottesford, Scalford |

Melton Mowbray: rural crimes update

A crime update for the rural areas of Melton Mowbray, issued by Hugh Crouch, Community Initiatives Co-ordinator at Melton Police HQ on the 27th October 2009.

Good News! Following an incident last week concerning the theft of scrap metal in the Vale of Belvoir, a male has been arrested and charged with the offence.

May I take this opportunity to once again say thank you to those persons that have called Leicestershire Constabulary with details suspicious activity or requested sightings. These calls do generate positive results.
Read the rest of this entry »

Bottesford, General warnings, Harby, Nether Broughton |

General advice: dealing with unwanted phone calls

This advice comes from Bottesford Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Brian Kelk.

Over the last few years I have had many calls from NHW members about the problems of uninvited and unwelcome telephone calls. My usual answer has been to advise them to register with the (free) Telephone Preference Service (TPS).

However, another member has provided the following information of an alternative solution which recipients may find useful. By the way, members who are registered with the TPS may wish to heed the advice of Leicestershire Trading Standards which is to re-register every few years.
Read the rest of this entry »

Bottesford, General advice |

Bottesford: beware phone cold-callers

Bottesford Neighbourhood Watch is warning residents that salesmen, possibly from Asia, are calling 01949 numbers (Bottesford code), purportedly selling phone contracts. The worrying aspect is that details of bank cards and security numbers are being requested as an aid to a quick contract. Please warn vulnerable neighbours and friends that they should never pass such details to people and companies they do not know.

Bottesford |

Bottesford: thefts of car fuel

There has been a spate of thefts of fuel from cars in and around Bottesford – both in secluded areas and on the roadside. Thieves have used a number of different methods to remove both petrol and diesel, including drilling a hole into the base of the tank. Police are asking people to be vigilant, and to inform them if they see anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles. Please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Bottesford, General warnings |

Vale of Belvoir: spate of vehicle thefts

Within the last 28 days there have been nine thefts from motor vehicles in the Vale of Belvoir, covering an area including Knipton, Belvoir, Bottesford, Eaton and Harby. This averages one vehicle attacked every three days!

Because of the help of Neighbourhood Watch members, it’s known that at least some of these have involved persons in a white Astra van and an ‘electric-blue’ Citroen Belingo van. The Belingo van was also seen acting suspiciously in the drive of a house in Bottesford, possibly ‘casing the joint’.

Read the rest of this entry »

Belvoir, Bottesford, Eaton, General warnings, Harby, Knipton |

Bottesford: vehicle break-in

An ‘electric-blue’ coloured Citroen van, registration similar to YM55 BS_ , was involved in a break-in of a vehicle, and other suspicious behaviour, in the E Bottesford area at about 1 pm today. One male in a ‘Lacoste’ track suit top, track suit bottoms and trainers was seen with the van. Leicestershire Constabulary ask the public to keep an eye open for this vehicle and to report any sightings to them on 0116 222 2222, referring to Incident 344 of 30 March.

Bottesford |

Bottesford: cash dispenser stolen

Last night an ATM cash dispenser was attacked and stolen in Bottesford. It occurred at about 2:55am in the morning on the High Street. A farm loader was used to extract the ATM from the wall, which was then loaded into a dark or black 4×4 pickup. This pickup was stolen from Hickling late last night.

Read the rest of this entry »

Bottesford |

Bottseford: house burglary

A resident has reported that thieves broke into a home on Grantham Road, Bottesford yesterday evening (Sunday) at about 18.20 and stole cash and a mobile phone. Entry was gained through the bottom panel of the front door. The incident has been reported to the police. If anyone saw anything suspicious around that area & time, or has any other relevant information, please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Bottesford |

Bottesford, Barkestone & Muston: motor vehicle break-ins

There have been a number of motor vehicles broken into during the last few days. These have occurred at Barkestone le Vale, Bottesford, Muston and Wycombe. Please make sure that items are kept out of view. Click here for advice on preventing theft from motor vehicles.

Barkestone, Bottesford, Muston |

Bottesford: Helpmates charity callers

Some houses in Bottesford have received a leaflet from HELPMATES LIMITED who will be collecting clothing tomorrow. It states that they are a commercial collecting company (number 5780892) who provide people in third world countries with clothes. From what we have been able to gleen from the web, and there is much on the Internet about this company; they sell the clothes to Third World countries. They are NOT a charity.

Anne Snelgrove (MP for S Swindon) warned her constituents on her web site: “If you want to donate it’s usually better to deal with someone you know, like a charity shop”.

Bottesford |

Bottesford: house burglary

Between 11.30 and 21.45, a house in Castle Close, Bottesford, was burgled after a forced entry by the back door, despite the fact that dogs barked. A camera, TV and electronic games were stolen. Click here for information on protecting your home from burglars.

Bottesford |

Bottesford: distraction burglary

A distraction burglary took place last Wednesday in Bottesford. Thieves knocked at a resident’s front door and requested access to check the mains water pressure as they were, supposedly, working next door. A number of small items were stolen.

All residents should be extremely cautious of cold callers, particularly if they are alone in the house. The pretense that they are ‘from the Water Board’, or any other utility, is greatly favoured by these distraction rogues.

If you have a caller wishing to gain entry to your property, CHECK his/her ID carefully. If you have any doubts, say ‘NO‘, ensure your door is locked and call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

Click here for further information on ‘bogus callers’.

Bottesford |

Bottesford: suspicious Land Rover

An old-style Land Rover Discovery was seen in suspicious circumstances in Normanton, Bottesford. The Discovery is distinctive in that, whilst old, it has new 5-stud aluminium wheels. The VRM is something like K63 JC* . The occupants were two large males. Please keep your eyes open for this vehicle and if seen contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

Bottesford |

Vale of Belvoir: various incidents

There have been a number of incidents in the last 24hrs (13th October) in the Vale.

A home was broken into near the Walford Close area of Bottesford last evening between 19:00 and 20:00hrs – Did you see anything?

In the Stathern area: A property was broken into at about 04:50 hrs this morning.

And in the Harby area: A home was broken in between 18:30 and 23:00 hrs.

Please ensure that you keep your property secure and if you are going out leave a light on or use timer switches to turn lights on and off around the home.

If you see any suspicious activity please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 with details.

Belvoir, Bottesford, Harby, Stathern |