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Police Information

A very useful method of getting up to date information about crime,incidents and events in Herefordshire is to register on the Herefordshire Community Messaging, this is a free service available to everyone and can be accessed by going to www.herefordshire-community-messaging.org with a choice of methods to receive the information.

 

Another useful source of information can be obtained by going to the West Mercia Police website www.westmercia.police.uk  and details and photographs of the local policing team are available.

 

 

Contact details for the Police are:

 

Emergency: 999

 

To Report a Non-Emergency Incident: 101

 

For local and general advice only:

 

• PC Wendy Powell: 07811 131525
• CSO Lisa Austin or CSO Paul Leighton: 07970 602441

 

To e-mail the Local Policing Team: rossonwyerural.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

 

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 19th February 2012

 

Current Crime Trends in the Area

An unusual burglary of an outbuilding in Goodrich took place overnight on 13th February 2012. The building which is isolated in the middle of a field was approached by unknown persons a lock was broken from the outside of the building. There was a sheep dog which has gone missing from inside. Nothing else appears to have been taken.

A theft of cooking oil has been reported this week from Bishopswood area. Cooking oil is becoming very desirable for thieves as it is converted into bio fuel. Also this week (believed to have occurred overnight 16th February 2012) the heating oil has been taken from the Village Hall. Anyone who has seen anything suspicious in this particular area please make sure you let us know.

A burglary of a garage in Marstow took place overnight on 13th February 2012. A number of power tools were taken and several vehicles were entered. A radio was stolen from one and fuel was syphoned from another. Some electrical cable was also taken together with various hand tools.

A garage was broken into in Whitchurch overnight on the 17th february 2012. Two off road motorcycles have been stolen. The one bike is a green Kawasaki KS450 and the other is a red Honda 250. The bikes were worth several thousand pounds so the owner is anxious to get them back.

Another incident this week on the A40. A blue Citroen Xsara registration number WV*1WVF had been left in one of the laybys and when the owner returned to collect it the following morning someone had obviously tried to steal it by hotwiring it. This happened sometime during the night of 17th February 2012.

Overnight on 18th February 2012 a workshop in Llangrove was broken into. It was locked up and left all secure at around 10pm. It is possible that it happened at 1.30am when the dogs started barking and the break in was discovered a bit later the same morning. Several items were moved around but nothing was stolen.

Telephone Scams

We are again being informed that telephone scams are still happening. This week a caller stated they can help the victim to claim back Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) that they are owed. Once again the advice is DO NOT enter into conversation with any of these callers and DO NOT give out any personal information.

Vehicles of Interest This Week

We are currently looking for any information in relation to the following vehicles:-

A red van has been seen acting suspiciously in Much Marcle this week. We don’t have a registration number as yet, but if anyone out there thinks they have seen this van and have taken a number down then please let us know.

A white VW Caddy van was involved in a theft at Pengethley nurseries on Wednesday 15th February 2012. The registration number was similar to VA*7WVR. Two white males were in the van. One was aged about 60yrs. He had greying gingerish hair, was wearing glasses and had a limp. He was wearing a brown wax jacket. The second male was aged 40-50 with dark grey hair wearing a dark jacket.

A white Citroen Berlingo van registration number X185JT* has been seen several times this week in the Ganarew area. We are trying to get hold of the keeper of the vehicle but if anyone sees it again then let us know.

Look After Your County!

We have noticed that there appears to have been an increase in litter and fly tipping around our area. This includes general garden rubbish aswell as tyres and domestic waste. Also takeaway packaging!!!! Why do people carefully place everything into the plastic or paper carrier bag and then throw it out of the window of their car into the middle of the road. This is an offence for which offenders can receive a fixed penalty notice. Please everyone make an effort to keep the County clean and tidy. Should you witness any of this type of behaviour then please contact Litter Enforcement at the Herefordshire Council Office telephone number 01432261000.

 

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 14th December 2011

 

The Police were not able to attend, due to operational commitments, but sent the following report:

 

Unfortunately we will not be represented at tonight’s meeting.

 

The most important message at the moment is to be vigilant in maintaining the security of property especially leading up to Christmas and not to have gifts and valuables on view.

 

Also after Christmas recycle packaging but do not leave large boxes outside your homes indicating you have just bought a new TV or computer.

 

Consider forensic marking of valuables i.e.: using Smartwater ---- contact your local policing team for advice.

 

On frosty mornings do not leave vehicle engines running unattended.

 

Any suspicious vehicles or persons report to the police with as much detail as possible on the non emergency number 101.

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you and all those present, on behalf of the team, for your help and support during 2011 and wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

 

Please encourage people to contact the police with information about anything they consider suspicious no matter how small on:  Telephone: 101, or by using the following e mail address: rossonwyerural.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk.

 

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 9th November 2011:  

A police representative was in attendance and gave the following report:

 

101 POLICE CONTACT NUMBER:  The new 101 police contact number was launched locally on 8th November; it is now live and can be used.  The old contact number will continue to work for the time being.  In an emergency, always call 999, but to report less urgent crime or disorder and for general police enquiries, call 101.

 

For example:

· If your car has been stolen

· If your property has been damaged

· When you suspect drug use or dealing

· To give the police information about crime in your area.

ONGOING CRIME ISSUES:

The theft of diesel and scrap metal has been targeted by the Police and they are pleased to report that 4 men have been arrested in connection with these thefts, the arrests took place on 8th November.

 

Catalytic converters are also being stolen from cars, please be aware of the security of your own vehicles by garaging them where possible, as well as your other possessions, especially on Farm premises.

 

Scrap metal merchants are still doing the rounds; the public are asked to report any suspicious vehicles and to pass on their registration numbers where possible.

 

Please encourage people to contact the police with information about anything they consider suspicious no matter how small on:  Tel: 101, or by using the following e mail address: rossonwyerural.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk.

 

 

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 18th May 2011

 

The Police representative was unable to attend but asked that the following be reported to council:

Across the county we are having reports of theft of copper piping from tradesmen’s vans especially those with alloy pipe carriers on the roof. We have had several incidents of vehicles being broken into at local beauty spots, in the majority of cases valuable have been left in sight - the message is where possible take valuables with you or secure them out of sight and make sure the vehicle is secure.

In the anticipation of a hot summer it is worth mentioning that at home when in the back garden make sure the front of the house is secure and vice versa. Last year in the hot weather we had a lot of reports of pets being left unattended in vehicles - if this is noticed this year, please ring the police and report it.

There is an electronic information leaflet about oil security and WPC can make some hard copies available as well.

Please encourage people to contact the police with information about anything they consider suspicious no matter how small on: 0300 333 3000, e mail on: rossonwyerural.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk.

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 8th December 2010

 

Theft of scrap metal and batteries has increased – particularly from old Farm buildings, also thefts of heating oil and diesel, so people are asked to be vigilant.  Do not leave Christmas presents on view in your car or leave boxes outside your house after Christmas advertising what you have received.  Be prepared when travelling by car in the bad weather – taking blankets and provisions and do not leave your keys in unattended vehicles whilst they are running.  Keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable people.

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 10th November 2010

 

Bogus callers - mainly targeting the elderly.  Unless you are expecting anyone by prior appointment do not let strangers enter your homes.

 

Rogue traders - selling items such as power tools from back of a van - if possible obtain registration number and contact the police.

 

Due to ongoing thefts of scrap metal please report any suspicious persons or vehicles to the police .

 

At any time of the year but especially approaching Christmas do not leave anything on display in an unattended vehicle and always make sure that the vehicle is secure.

 

Please express the importance of reporting any of the above to the police - especially registration numbers - but at no time putting  yourself in any danger.

 

POLICE REPORT FROM 14th July 2010

 

Oil and diesel thefts are ongoing, from Lorry parks along the A40, in the evenings as well as at night.  Some arrests have been made based on information received.  Rogue Traders are operating in the area; don’t sign up to anything on the doorstep. Problem cases have been tarmacing and block paving.  But if any one does sign there is a legal cooling off period – Trading Standards have the info.  Cllr Whitlock reported sighting of a white VW caddy van @ 06.30 in Bishopswood – the two occupants seemed to be looking around.  It was an N reg van.  Ms Austin reminded the public to give registration info to the Police.  There was a report of fly tipping in the Bishopswood area and at Bulls Hill.