Lincolnshire Police Media Briefing For The 24 Hours To Wednesday 7th April 2010
THE HEADQUARTERS PRESS OFFICE IS COVERING FOR THE WHOLE COUNTY THIS WEEK.
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WEST DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on West Division please contact the HQ press office on 01522 558026 or media@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Theft Of Rabbits - Lea And South - West Gainsborough Area - Incident 54 of 30th March 2010
We have two reports which relate to thefts of rabbits and a rabbit hutch from the Lea and South West Gainsborough area. A total of six rabbits have been stolen (Four Lion head rabbits and two Dutch Lops), between 26th March and 31st March. Constable Rebeka Oakley is investigating the thefts and would appreciate any help from the public as to the whereabouts of the animals. She urges anyone with information to contact her on 07939 894026. Also she would like to remind all rabbit owners that they should ensure their animals are kept as securely as possible!
At this stage - and at the victims request - we do not want to disclose the exact addresses from where the animals have been stolen.
Theft And Damage - Harmston Quarry, Tower Lane, Harmston - Incident 74 of 5th April 2010
This offence was reported on 5th April and took place over the Easter weekend. the offenders forced entry to the quarry grounds and damaged diggers and other plant. They stole a blue diesel bowser containing up to 500 gallons of red diesel.
Theft And Damage - Lincwaste Ltd, Pottergate Road, Leadenham - Incident 50 of 6th April 2010
This offence was reported on 6th April and took place over the Easter weekend. The offenders forced entry to the waste site by cutting the padlock off the gates. They then forced entry to three containers on the site. They stole batteries from Diggers and Crawlers and also stole two water pumps.
Theft And Damage - Brauncewell Quarry, Brauncewell - Incident 56 of 6th April 2010
This offence was reported on 6th April and again took place over the Easter weekend. The offenders forced entry to the quarry, damaged machinery and stole batteries and diesel.
Theft and Damage - Longwood Quarries, Longwood Lane, Blankney - Incident 73 of 6th April 2010
This offence was reported on 6th April and again took place over the Easter weekend. The offenders forced entry to the quarry, and stole batteries and copper cable.
It is thought that the above quarry theft and damage offences are likely to be connected. Anyone with any information about any of the offences or who may have noticed suspicious activity in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations are asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting the incident numbers if possible.
Theft Of Garden Ornaments And Plants - Grandfield Way , North Hykeham - Incident 471 of 4th April 2010
At about 11:20pm on Sunday 4th April, two men aged 19 and 20 and an 18-year-old woman, all from the Lincoln area were arrested after the theft of a number of garden ornaments and potted plants from Grandfield Way and other areas of North Hykeham. The three were arrested after a blue Hyundai car was seen in suspicious circumstances near the scene of the thefts and later stopped by the police on Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln.
The suspects have been bailed to return to the police station at a later date.
A number of plants and garden ornaments were found in the car and the investigating officers are keen to reunite them with their owners. Anyone who is missing such items from their gardens are asked to contact PCSO Julie Clark of the North Hykeham Town Neighbourhood Policing Team 01522 805720 or 07825100375.
Farm Burglary - Middle Street, Glentworth - Incident 519 of 6th April 2010
At about 10:40pm on Tuesday 6th April 2010 burglars were disturbed in farm buildings at the above location having attached a trailer loaded with a generator to a red Mitsubishi 4 x 4 motor vehicle. Up to three offenders were seen, they drove away over farmland before abandoning the vehicle and trailer. A 23-year-old Gainsborough man was arrested nearby. It is believed that the other two men were picked up later by an accompanying vehicle that rammed and caused extensive damage to a vehicle belonging to the a relative of the farm manager who was assisting in the search. No-one was injured in the incident. There are no details of the other offending vehicle on the incident log at this stage. The arrested man will be interviewed later today. Enquiries to trace the other vehicle and the outstanding offenders are ongoing.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
EAST DIVISION
Nerys will start work on division within the next two weeks. For further information on incidents occurring on West Division please contact the HQ press office on 01522 558026 or media@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Boston Neighbourhood Policing Sector
Burglary, Cotton Road, Boston – Incident 239 of 5 April 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Sony Playstation and ten games were stolen from a house in Cotton Road, Boston between 2pm and 3pm on Monday 5 April. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Allum at Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting inc 239 of 5 April.
Burglary, Wyberton Sports and Social Club, Wyberton – Incident 255 of 4 April 2010
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Wyberton Sports and Social Club. Between midnight and 2pm on Saturday 4 March, offenders entered the premises via a boarded up window at the rear and have used a can of spray paint to spray the walls. The offenders then cut off the padlocks to two garages and a shipping container in the front car park, stealing a gallon of petrol. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Potts at Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 255 of 4 April.
Burglary And Vehicle Theft, Queen Street, Boston – Incident 421 of 1 April 2010
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from Queen Street, Boston following the theft of keys from the owner's house. The keys were left on the inside of the unlocked door of the ground floor flat at 12.30pm on Thursday 1 April and had been stolen, along with the car, by 7pm that evening. The vehicle is a green Ford Focus registration V595 KHR and had been parked in St George's public car park to the rear of the flat. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Robinson at Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting inc 421 of 1 April.
Vehicle Theft, Red Lion, Donington Rd, Bicker – Incident 461 of 5 April 2010
Between 10pm and midnight on Monday 5 April, a black Vauxhall Vectra, registration KH02 JWE. was stolen from the car park of the Red Lion pub in Bicker. Anyone with any information about the vehicle is asked to contact PC Warburton at Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the incident number.
Theft From Motor Vehicles, Boston Area
Policing are reminding motorists not to leave valuables in their cars following a recent spate of thefts from vehicles in the Boston area. Items such as fuel cards and CD players have been stolen. Inspector Mike Burnett, sector Inspector for Boston said "Certain items such as sat navs and CD players are especially vulnerable but we would urge motorists not to leave any items on display in their cars and to ensure all doors are securely locked, including the boot". Further information about home and vehicle security can be obtained from PC Nic Hanson, Crime Reduction Officer, on 0300 111 0300.
Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Area
Theft Of Vehicle, Partney Road, Spilsby – Incident 301 of 2 April 2010
Police are appealing for information after a JCB was stolen from a building site off the A16 Partney Rd at Spilsby. The JCB is a yellow digger, registration KX59 BZG, displaying green stickers with 'Meynell Plant Hire' in white letters. The theft occurred between 2pm and 4pm on Good Friday, 2 April after thieves tampered with security fencing to gain access to the site. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Barber at Spilsby Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the inc number.
Louth and Mablethorpe Neighbourhood Policing Area
Shed Burglary, High Street, Binbrook – Incident 187 of 2 April 2010
Overnight between 11pm on Thursday 1 April and 11am on Good Friday, a shed was broken into on High Street, Binbrook and items were stolen. These included a chainsaw, strimmers, a pressure washer and a gent's bicycle. The bike is particularly distinctive as it is white and has 'Iron horse Sunday' written along the A frame in red. The 'r' in iron looks more like a 'p'. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Dobson on 0300 111 0300 quoting the incident number.
Theft And Subsequent Arson Of Vehicle, Burgh Rd, Orby – Incidents 27 and 39 of 6 April 2010
A red Land Rover Defender, registration J568 MCT, has been stolen from within a shed in a farm yard between 5pm on Monday 5 April and 6am on Tuesday 6 April. A chain and padlock on the shed were cut to gain access and the vehicle was later found burning in a field adjacent to the Blue Stone Heath Rd at Ulceby. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Willoughby at Louth police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the incident number.
Warning Over Roof Trespass
Officers from Boston Town Neighbourhood Policing Team are urging young people in the town to think about the dangers of trespassing on to the roofs of shops and buildings.
There has been an increase in reports of youths risking serious injury by climbing fire escapes and scaffolding and accessing roofs.
PC Martyn Chambers, the Community Beat Manager for the team, said “Many roof structures are not intended to be walked upon and they pose a real danger. The town experienced a tragic death a few years ago when a young man fell through the roof of a building and we never want that to happen again”.
Officers will be working alongside Boston Borough Council’s Community Safety partnership to tackle the problem and deal with offenders.
PC Chambers explained “we have procedures in place for addressing anti-social behaviour but young people should be fully aware that, in cases where criminal damage to buildings occurs, those responsible will be dealt with very robustly and may well end up with a criminal record.”
The public is asked to report such activity to Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300.
Damage To Boston Stump
Officers from Boston Town’s Neighbourhood Policing Team are cracking down on behaviour around the Boston Stump that has resulted in damage to the church’s windows.
Valuable stained glass windows have been broken by footballs hitting the building and smaller panes of glass have been deliberately damaged by stones being thrown.
PC Martyn Chambers, Community Beat Manager for the town centre, explained “There have been numerous incidents of damage over the past year but the inconsiderate playing of football has caused a lot of breakages in just the past few weeks. We are determined to put a stop to this and will be making use of all covert facilities available to us as well as ensuring a highly visible presence in the area”.
The cost of the damage has run into thousands of pounds and the £1000 excess for each claim is paid for by parishioners. Tom Leyland, the Parish Admin Clerk for the Stump, submits the insurance claims and is dismayed by the damage.
“The Boston Stump is an iconic building that has graced our town for 700 years”, said Mr Leyland, “ It is maintained by the people of Boston for the people of Boston and it saddens me greatly that this magnificent building is being damaged by a small number of those same people. We want future generations to be proud of our splendid church”.
Anyone with any information about the recent damage or who witnesses anti-social behaviour around the Stump is asked to contact Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300.
Skegness Neighbourhood Policing Area
Girl Threatened - Grand Parade, Skegness - Incident 525 of 6th April 2010
This incident took place at about 10:15pm on Tuesday 6th April. A 15-year-old local girl was approached by a youth on Grand Parade, Skegness. The youth had a knife and demanded that she go with him to a guest house. The girl went with the youth until she had an opportunity to run away which she did. A 16-year-old local youth was later arrested nearby and remains in custody. A knife has been seized. No-one was injured during the incident. The alleged offender was arrested for possession of a bladed article in a public place and unlawful imprisonment, he will be interviewed at Skegness police station later today.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
SOUTH DIVISION
James is on leave this week. For further information on incidents occurring on West Division please contact the HQ press office on 01522 558026 or media@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Serious Road Collision - A17 Washway Road, Fleet, Near Holbeach - Incident 190 of 5th April 2010
This collision took place at about 2:00pm on Monday 5th April 2010 at the above location about 500 metres south of the Anglia Motel. A silver Toyota Avensis collided head-on with a silver Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. The Shogun was towing a caravan which overturned. The 45-year-old driver of the Toyota is from Witham St Hughes near Lincoln. He was trapped in his car and freed by the Fire and Rescue Service before being taken to the Pilgrim Hospital with head and chest injuries. He remains in the hospital ICU in a critical but stable condition. The driver of the shogun aged 60 and his wife aged 61 from Algarkirk were taken to the same hospital. The driver was detained overnight but was expected to be discharged today (6/04/10). There are no details of their injuries shown on the incident log.
The road was closed until about 7:50pm.
The investigating officer is Constable James Bennett of the Road Policing Unit. James is seeking witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw the vehicles involved on the road in the minutes prior to the crash. He can be contacted or a message left on the
Lincs Police Collision Witness hotline 01522 558855.
Dwelling Burglary - Tinwell Road, Stamford - Incident 100 of 6th April 2010
This offence was reported on 6th April and was committed over the holiday weekend, possibly overnight on the 3rd April. A house under renovation on Tinwell Road, Stamford was broken into and 48 of rolls of copper were stolen. The copper rolls weigh about 56 kilos each and are 50 cm wide. The were each wrapped in black plastic or polythene.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
