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 rural areas: scrap metal merchants

There have been a number of incidents in recent days of scrap metal merchants knocking on doors. If they don’t get an answer, they have been reported entering back gardens. In Waltham, a group were challenged by a local farmer when he found them going through a skip on someone else’s property.

Hugh Crouch from Melton Police is also warning that there has been an increase in the amount of copper cable being stolen from remote locations – particularly around the Redmile area.

Please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 to report any suspicious activity.

Croxton Kerrial, General warnings, Redmile, Waltham on the Wolds |

Knipton: house burglary

Information from Leicestershire Constabulary:

There was a burglary to a home in the Pasture Lane area of Knipton between 15:00hrs of the 23rd November and 08:30hrs today (24th November).

Did you see any suspicious activity in the area? If so please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 and quote OIS 116 24/11/09

Knipton |

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.
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Bottesford, General warnings, Harby, Nether Broughton |

Eaton & Branston: Sheep killed

At some time over the last weekend, six sheep were killed in a field between Eaton and Branston. It appears that the sheep had been attacked by dogs, but an unusual feature is that a number of them had their ears totally removed (which may offer a clue if anyone has come across this before). If anyone has any relevant information, please phone Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222, and leave a message for PC 210 Longden.

Branston, Eaton |

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.

In the Burrough on the Hill / Burrough Court area there were two incidents involving burglary to businesses during last Wednesday pm / Thursday am.  Did you see anything suspicious in the area? If you have a rural business please think about overtly marking your property with a product such as Select A Mark.

Scrap Metal: We have received a number reports that scrap metal collections are starting to increase again, with three incidents occurring in Nether Broughton, Kirby Bellars and Redmile. If you see a vehicle carrying scrap metal or acting in a suspicious manner, please call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 22 22 with details.

Kirby Bellars, Redmile |

Melton Mowbray rural areas:crime update

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

Thank you to those persons in Somerby who called us regarding suspicious activates last week regarding persons going door to door. If this happens where you live, please call too.
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General warnings, Stathern |

Melton Mowbray rural areas: crime update

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

A vehicle to watch out for is a BMW X5 or X3 displaying HG53DOJ. If seen please call Leicestershire Constabulary with details.

There have been three incidents relating to dwellings recently in the form of either attempts to break-in or entry has been gained, so please remain vigilant.

In the Muston area: Last night / early hours this morning 10th September a home was attacked, but no entry gained.

In the Long Clawson area: A home was entered on the night of the 6th September in the West End area.

In the Thorpe Satchville area: A Vauxhall Zafira vehicle was stolen on the 7th September.

In the Thorpe End area of Melton Mowbray: A JCB 3CX digger was stolen on the night of the 8th September. Please ensure you keep these vehicles secure.

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

General warnings, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, Muston |

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.
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Bottesford, General advice |

Muston: distraction burglary

There has just been a distraction incident at a house in the Muston area, on the Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire border. The vehicle seen near to the location was a dark Blue Peugot displaying R175KNL.

It involved three men described as being aged around 18 to 20 and wearing black tops. One remained in the car whilst the two others went up to a house and told a story to gain access. One went upstairs.

If you see this vehicle, please call Leicestershire Constabulary immediately on 0116 2222222 and quote OIS 373 of the 22 July 09.

Muston |

Knipton: dog stolen

On Wednesday 8th July, at approx 19.30, a German Shepherd puppy was taken from a garden on Pasture Lane, Knipton. Three burly male occupants of a greyish 4×4 were seen on the service road at the back of the properties moments before the theft. Anyone with any information is asked to call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

Knipton |

Melton Mowbray Rural North: crime update

Here is a crime update for the rural areas of Melton Mowbray as at the 18th June, issued by Hugh Crouch, Community Initiatives Co-ordinator at Melton Police HQ.

Thank you to everyone that has called us with information regarding suspicious sightings. Please keep these calls coming as they are very informative.

On the crime front:

In the Sproxton area: The area has suffered recently with three properties being entered and items removed including two generators and a roll of copper cable. Please report any suspicious sightings to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 2222222.
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Barkestone, Knipton, Old Dalby, Sproxton |

Harston: another cold-caller warning

Yesterday afternoon, a ‘bagman’ called at a house in Harston which is up a long drive and not visible from the road. He drove up to the house in a dark peacock blue, Ford Escort LX, reg no. similar to L390 HON.

He was described as ‘well built, medium height, black short curly hair and of African look’. He had a black holdall and an orange piece of paper which he said was a pedlers’ license (from Nottingham).
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General advice, General warnings, Harston |

Harlaxton: arson warning

Lincs Constabulary Arson Task Force has just issued a warning following a farm fire yesterday (7th June), at around 23:20 hrs, in the Harlaxton area: Please be vigilant for suspicious behaviour around farms as this type of criminal activity tends to come in spates, and over quite a wide area. Please report anything suspicious, immediately, to Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.

Harlaxton |

Melton Mobray Rural North: crime update

Here is a crime update for the rural areas of Melton Mowbray as at the 5th June, issued by Hugh Crouch, Community Initiatives Co-ordinator at Melton Police HQ.

There have been a number of incidents involving items being removed from motor vehicles recently in Muston and Asfordby. Please ensure you keep your property secure and, if you have power tools, please property mark them in an overt style.
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Ab Kettleby, Asfordby, Harby, Holby, Muston |