Beat 32, North West Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch for Measham, Appleby Magna, Appleby Parva, Chilcote, Stretton en le Field, Snarestone, Newton Burgoland and Swepstone.

Criminals have caused a large number of damage to parked cars within the last four days. In one case three vehicles were targeted on a driveway, and tyres were slashed. Plse be vigilant and report any suspicious activity near parked and unattended cars, whether on the street or a house driveway.

Mobile phones and purses continue to be stolen from ladies handbags whilst in pubs, restaurants, dance halls and on shopping trips. Make sure your mobile phone and purse is zipped up, and out of sight in your handbag. Don`t leave them unattended on tables, shop counters or shopping trollies.

Several reports of thefts from motor vehicles have been received from car owners who have inadvertently left their vehicles parked and unattended, but unlocked. Make sure that your vehicle is secure, and that items of property are not left in public view inside the vehicle. Let`s not make things easy for thieves.

Be careful when using cash ATM`s. A local man who was withdrawing cash from an ATM in Coalville was approached by a 17 yr old white male, who told him he`d dropped a ten pound note. Whilst the man was looking on the floor for the money, the young man grabbed his card from the machine and ran off. Be aware of people around you when using ATM machines, and be on your guard.

Theft of fuel from motor vehicles continues to be reported. In the last four days three offences have been reported; in the first crime a fuel store was attacked in a secure yard; in the second crime two vehicles were attacked in a secure yard and fuel siphoned; and in the final case a Ford saloon car had its fuel tank drilled to enable fuel to be siphoned out. Plse be vigilant and report any suspicious activity near vehicles or fuel stores. Review your fuel security. Help us to reduce this crime.

Mobile phones and purses are being stolen from people who are enjoying Xmas parties and similar events in licensed premises, or when they`re out shopping. Take care of your property. Keep it secure, out of sight, and don`t leave it unattended.

Xmas is coming, and thieves are on the lookout for any chance to steal items from your home or car. Don`t leave shopping or presents in public view in either location. Keep them out of sight, and secure. Don`t invite crime.

Local persons using cash machines are asked to be vigilant. Don`t use your cash card if you think anyone nearby, or if anything attached to the cash machine, is suspicious. Don`t be afraid to alert bank staff or other personnel if you have concerns

Car registration number plates continue to be stolen. Plse be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour around parked and unattended cars. Be aware that clutch head screws are available, free of charge, at Coalville Police Station, i.e. once fitted they can`t be unscrewed. Three sizes available.

During the last four days a large number of bicycles, i.e. 13, have been stolen in the NW Leics area. Bicycles are being stolen from back gardens, from outside shops, and from inside garden sheds. The one common factor is that they were all unlocked. Keep your bicycle safe. Use a security padlock or chain, and keep it safe. Don`t invite crime.

Fuel continues to be stolen by thieves. In two recent incidents goods vehicles in secure compounds were attacked and fuel siphoned. In a third case the fuel was stolen from a farm store. Review your security. Make sure that vehicle fuel caps are secure, and that CCTV is working correctly, recording good quality images.

Police are receiving more complaints than usual in relation to car crime. Thefts of, and from cars are increasing. The recent cold weather has also resulted in a number of cars being stolen, because their owners have left them with the engines running to warm up, either outside their homes, on their driveways, or even outside the local shop, whilst the driver "nipped inside" to collect a newspaper. This is an absolute gift to criminals. Don`t invite crime. Prevent it!

I understand various doorstep sellers are working in the North West Leic`s area. Some callers may be legitimate, and some may be bogus. Be safe. Don`t take chances. If you don`t know, and are not expecting any callers, don`t open the door to them. You can speak to them through the closed front door. Ask them to write to you, to make an appointment, then you can arrange to have someone with you when they next visit. Be in control and say "No" to doorstep callers. If you want to introduce a No Cold Calling Zone in your street, contact Steve Hastings at Coalville Police Stn, tel: 0116 248 3043 for more information.

A number of car crime reduction items are freely available from your local Police Office. Why not "pop in" and collect yours today? Items include Sat Nav Tags, car key wrist loops and car windscreen ice scrapers. Help us to reduce car crime locally

During the Xmas period please don`t leave your Xmas shopping in view inside your car. Secure items in the car boot, and/or take it home as soon as possible. In the same way, make sure that Xmas gifts aren`t visible from windows at home. Keep items out of sight. Don`t invite crime. Help us to prevent it.

A dark green Ford Fiesta registration R392 UWJ is suspected of being linked to the theft from motor vehicle on Top Street, Appleby Magna on Friday 14 th November 08, it is already of interest to Derbyshire Police re theft from motor vehicle's namely targeting beauty spots, woodland car parks etc. I would encourage any sightings of the vehicle to be reported to police.

On 17th November 2008, a lorry was attacked by thieves in Manchester and 10,000 Dorothy Perkins branded black ladies handbags were stolen. The handbags are distinctive, and have a large, square shaped silver chrome buckle clasp on one side of the bag, as well as matching studs, and rings on the handles. The handbags are likely to be sold cheaply to local outlets or markets. If you see any suspicious items fitting this description, plse contact Steve Hastings on 0116 248 3043.

Friday 14 th November 08 at about 1540 hours a Black Nissan 4 x 4 motor vehicle was broken into on Top Street , Appleby Magna whilst the occupant was collecting her child from school. It is reported that two males were seen looking into vehicle's prior to the incident and they fled the scene in what is described as a blue / purple coloured Ford Fiesta either P or R registration travelling into the village. Driver is described as a white female with long dark hair, possibly another female occupant and the two male offenders who are also described as white males, gaunt looking. If you should see anything similar please pass the details to me: 0116 248 5675 voice mail number 0653

A resident of Ashby de la Zouch returned home one evening to find that his home had been burgled, the car keys taken, and his car stolen from the road outside. Very inconvenient!! Plse collect your car key loop from your local Police Office. They`re available at Coalville, Ashby, Castle Donington and Kegworth. The project was introduced to encourage people to fix the loops to their car keys, to remind them to hide their car keys whilst in their home, to avoid this inconvenient experience.

Several reports have been received about thefts of fishing equipment from garden sheds or garages. If you are a fishing enthusiast make sure your fishing equipment is locked away securely. Record details of each item. Why not photograph your fishing kit, to be able to identify it later if it`s stolen.

Reports of theft of motor vehicle number plates continue to be received by the local Police. Free clutch head screws are available from the Front Enquiry Office at Coalville Police stn with which to secure your number plates. They can`t be unscrewed. There are three sizes available, so don`t delay, and visit your Police stn now. Help us to reduce car crime.

Bogus Waterboard officials have struck in two locations in Coalville within the last four days. These criminals have targeted elderly, vulnerable people, and tricked their way into their home to steal money. Don`t open the door to unexpected, unknown callers. Keep your door closed, speak through the door, or window and tell them to write to you for an appointment. Remember, there is no such thing as the Waterboard. Anyone who uses that word is BOGUS. Report suspicious callers to the Police immediately.

Several reports have been received about purses being stolen from handbags and shopping bags in Coalville and Ashby Town Centres. Be on your guard. Watch out for people who jostle you in shops or crowds. Purse bells will be distributed during local crime reduction roadshows, and there are free pursebells available from the Coalville Front Enquiry Office. Christmas is coming, so watch out for purse thieves. Report any suspicious behaviour immediately, including descriptions of suspects.

Satellite navigation units continue to be stolen from parked cars. More have been reported recently. Plse ensure that your sat nav unit is taken out of the vehicle when you leave it parked and unattended. Don`t leave it in your veh`s glove box, or under a car seat. Collect your free sat nav tag from your local Police Office. Help us to reduce car crime.

During the last four days there have been five instances of thefts of diesel fuel, either from parked cars or goods vehicles, or goods vehicles positioned in secure goods yards. Plse be vigilant and report any suspicious activity near parked motor vehicles. There appears to be an organised team stealing fuel in North West Leics, and the Police need your prompt assistance to catch them in the act.

There was a disturbed break to a shed on Ashby Road , Measham where a white Vauxhall Astra van was possibly involved. Derbyshire have had a similar incident at Repton where a White Vauxhall Astra van part reg M70 was involved. We have had a dwelling burglary on Burton Road , Measham where forensic evidence has been recovered and I am awaiting results.
Hanson brick at Measham suffered a burglary, four have been arrested from Atherstone and are on bail whilst a number of enquiries are conducted.

The Police have received further reports of number plates being stolen from cars. In a recent case, both the front and rear plates were stolen from a car in Coalville. Plse be vigilant and report suspicious activity around parked cars. In addition, clutch head screws are available free of charge from Coalville Police Stn front enquiry office. (Once fitted, they cannot be unscrewed).

A large number of Police Halloween posters have been provided to enable local residents to say "No Trick or Treaters" in the NW Leic`s district. To obtain your free poster simply call into your local Police office, or library, or the NW Leics DC offices. The posters should be displayed in your window to deter unwanted callers this Halloween. Remember, if you display a poster you don`t have to answer the door to unexpected callers during this years Halloween festivities.

During the last four days, five vehicles parked in local beauty spots have been targeted by thieves. In most cases a rear window was smashed, and property stolen. Don`t leave your property in view inside your vehicles. Stolen items include Sat Nav units, handbags, expensive sunglasses and mobile phones. Get a free Sat Nav tag from your local Police Office. For more info speak to Steve Hastings on 0116 248 3043.

Residents in North West Leicestershire are asked to review the security on their garden sheds. During the last four days, seven sheds have been entered and a variety of property stolen, mainly tools. Consider a shed alarm which can be bought from the Coalville NHW office for only £12; ring 0116 2222222, ext 3079. Or contact your Neighbourhood Beat Team to get your property overtly security coded with Paint Sticks. For more info, speak to Steve Hastings on 0116 248 3043.

NW Leics is launching its Keep Safe Card initiative from 1pm till 2.30pm on Thursday 23rd October 2008 at Coalville Resource Centre, Comet Way, Coalville. Get your photo taken for your free Keep Safe Card, find out about first aid, fire safety in the home, and speak to the Police about keeping safe. For more info contact Jane on 0116 305 7993.

Police have received a number of reports regarding thefts from vehicles over the last four days. At the risk of repeating advice, plse ensure that property is removed public view in cars, e.g. residents or neighbours, visitors to premises, or customers at hotels, pubs etc. Remove it or lose it.

Police are receiving unusual reports of theft of clothing. In one case at Castle Donington eight jackets/coats were stolen from the front porch of a house, and in another case clothing was stolen from a washing line at Thringstone. Plse ensure that wherever possible you take care of your property. Don`t invite crime. Keep it safe.

In response to recent theft from motor vehicles in the Castle Donington and Kegworth areas, Steve Hastings Community Co-ordinator for the NW Leics LPU, Police Volunteers and the Rural Beat Vehicle will be attending the Co-op store in Station Road, Castle Donington on Tuesday 23rd September and Friday 3rd October from 10am to 1pm to deliver a crime reduction roadshow. We hope to see you there.

Police at NW Leics LPU are distributing items free of charge to reduce thefts from cars. Call in at the Front Enquiry Office at Coalville Police Station, or the Police offices at Ashby, Castle Donington or Kegworth to collect your free Sat Nav Tag, car key wrist loop or ice scraper. Opening times vary, so it might be an idea to ring first on 0116 2222222. Help us to reduce car crime. Don`t leave items in view inside your car. Remove it, or lose it.

Car crime is increasing, particularly in the Castle Donington and Kegworth areas. Be on your guard. Thefts from motor vehicles have increased noticeably. Police operations are in place to reduce this category of crime, however we need your help. Don`t leave anything of value in your car. If you don`t want to lose it, remove it!! Report any suspicious incidents to the Police. Please note that the NW Leic`s Community Co-ordinator Steve Hastings, a Police Volunteer and the Rural Beat Vehicle will be in the Mkt Place at Kegworth this Friday (19th) distributing car crime reduction items free of charge from 10am to 1pm, as well as crime reduction leaflets etc.

Steve Hastings has a small amount of battery operated, window shock alarms (WSA) that are available free of charge to NW Leics residents who may need them. The units should be fitted to ground floor windows or doors, and are activated by vibration caused by an attempted forced entry. If you know someone who would benefit from having a WSA, plse contact Steve Hastings on 0116 2222222, ext 3043, or the Watch Office at Coalville on 0116 2222222, ext 3079.

Local residents are advised that a legitimate company called GFK NOP Field Interviewing Services Ltd have a representative working in the North West Leic`s area for two days a week up to 15th December. Her name is Kathryn Coxhead, she`ll have a personal identification card, and she`ll be driving a red Renault car reg`n no S30 KLC. The work involves calling at peoples homes without advance warning, and asking them questions on a variety of subjects. She is not a Bogus Caller. If you have any questions or comments plse contact Steve Hastings on 0116 2222222, ext 3043.

The next All Beats Meeting will take place at the Royal Hotel, Ashby de la Zouch at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30th September 2008. Lynda Gurr has arranged for Insp Chris Brown, Commander of North West Leic`s Local Policing Unit, and Sgt Pam Gerrard, Citizen Focus Sgt, to attend to report on local Policing, and give you a chance to raise issues and ask questions. All are welcome.

Police would like to hear from anyone who is offered packs of a Kylie Minogue perfume called "Sexy Darling". A large quantity of this perfume was stolen in Northants. Any information plse to Steve Hastings on 0116 2222222, ext 3043

NW Leics Police are appealing for help from local residents to recover a stolen bicycle. The bike was stolen from a camp site at Castle Donington between 9pm on Friday 29th and 1.30am on Saturday 30th August 2008. It is described as a custom made, gents silver and blue mountain bike with Marzochi air adjustable sprung front forks (the name badge Marzochi is fitted to the forks), a Topeak rack system, and Cateye front and rear lights. In addition, the bike is fitted with rechargeable battery pack powered electron lights. There is a vinyl letter "N" positioned on either side of the frame. Any information please to either Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or the Police on 0116 2222222, quote crime number NW/05783/08-2