Neighbourhood Watch

Alerts on this page are displayed with the agreement of Ken Rickard (Neighbourhood Watch Manager) and are logged by OWL.

OWL is an advanced solution for police & communities to utilise the potential of Neighbourhood Watch, School Watch, Business Watch and many other watch schemes.

OWL provides the latest messages and crime alerts.

Messages will be removed from this site after approx 8 weeks.

10th. November

Shed burglary in Unity Way Talke

Dear Watch Member,

Butt Lane / Clough Hall 75017

Overnight Tuesday 8^th / Wednesday 9^th November a shed burglary was committed at a dwelling in Unity Way Talke. Entry was gained by forcing the shed door. Stolen were two unregistered off road motorbikes. One a Yamaha 125 and the other a 50cc mini moto. No one was seen or heard. Please ask your neighbours to be extra vigilant and remind them about shed and garage security. Anyone seen acting suspiciously should be reported to the police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Shed burglary in Unity Way Talke.

4th. November

Change of Police Non Emergency Phone Number

Dear Watch Member,

Moorlands and Newcastle

From Tuesday 8 November communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will have access to 101, the national non-emergency telephone number. The introduction of the 101 number will help communities to keep their neighbourhoods safe by giving them one easy number to contact their local police force to report non-emergency crime and disorder. Our current number (0300 123 4455) will remain in place whilst our communities and partners become familiar with 101. Calls to 101 will cost 15 pence per call, no matter how long you are on the phone - this applies to both landlines and mobile phones. In an emergency, the public should continue to call 999, such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

Further information can be obtained by visiting

www.staffordshire.police.uk/101

2nd. November

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWCASTLE MAN

Dear Watch Member,

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner regarding the sudden death of a 68-year-old man.

Weston Paul Turner, from Newcastle, was found at his home address on Thursday 20 October 2011. Neighbours knew him as Paul Turner.

At this moment there are no known next of kin and anyone who has any information about Mr Turner is asked to contact the Coroner's Office on 01782 234793.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWCASTLE MAN.

17th October

Bogus Official

Dear Watch Member,

This is a warning to residents

There have been a number of incidents this evening in the Stoke on Trent and Newcastle areas involving 3 males posing as water board officials. 1 keeps the homeowner talking whilst the other 2 gain entry and search the home.

Please warn your neighbours to be on their guard and not to let any strangers into their homes. If you see anything suspicious please contact police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joanne.gething@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Bogus Official.

August 10th

Community Re-Assurance Message from Chief Inspector Owen

Dear Watch Member,

To view this message please click on the link below

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Newcastle Community Re-Assurance Message (612 KB)

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Community ReAssurance Message from Chief Inspector Owen.

August 8th

'Immobilise' a free and safe way to record and report loss or theft of property

Dear Watch Member,

You can create a FREE private and secure portfolio of all your personal property by visiting immobilise.com on the internet.

If you have lost an item of property, or have had an item of property stolen, please tell them by visiting the site. In doing so you will make the information viewable by all the UK Police forces via their own computer systems, and by the second-hand trade and public via 'CheckMEND' which is the national second hand stolen property database.

If you choose to register you can record details of your item or items of property on Immobilise. Should they become lost or stolen then simply log into your account and flag them as lost or stolen, this only takes a few moments. If the items are not already recorded, simply create an account and add the item, then report it as lost or stolen.

For more information go to http://www.immobilise.com

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Immobilise a free and safe way to record and report loss or theft of property.

June 6th.

BT Phone Scam - Re Issue of Advice

Dear Watch Member,

To view the message click on the attachment below

BT phone scam re issue of advice (105 KB)

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) BT Phone Scam Re Issue of Advice.

May 6th.

Theft of hanging baskets in Kidsgrove

Dear Watch Member,

BK11 27176
Please warn your neighbours that thieves are targeting hanging baskets in this area. Baskets were stolen from two addresses in Burns Close Kidsgrove overnight Friday 22nd / Saturday 23rd April. No one was seen or heard.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Theft of hanging baskets in Kidsgrove.

March 3rd.

North Staffs Neighbourhood Newsletter

Dear Watch Member,

To view the Newsletter click on the link below

North Staffs Newsletter (232 KB)

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) North Staffs Neighbourhood Newsletter.

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April 8th.

Suspicious incidents in Stockton Brook and Endon

Dear Watch Member,

At about 7.15pm on Friday 1^st April a male and female occupants of a grey coloured Ford Galaxy people carrier displaying a 07 plate pulled up in Stanley Road Stockton Brook. The female was seen trying to attract two young boys playing in their garden whilst the male was waving a pink coloured bag at them. The parents of the children saw what was going on and ran outside and the vehicle drove off at speed. The male was white aged mid to late 30's, bald, stocky build and the female was white of the same age, blonde hair, and slim build. A second incident occurred at about 3pm on Sunday 3^rd April when a 13 year old girl was walking in Clay Lake Endon when a man wearing a balaclava covering his face got out of a silver coloured car and told her to get in. The girl ran off home and reported it to her parents. Please be aware of these two incidents and impress upon your children not to speak to strangers or be tricked into getting into any vehicle. Please pass this message along with the details of the vehicles and suspects to your neighbours. Any sightings should be reported to the police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Suspicious incidents in Stockton Brook and Endon.

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March 2nd.

PAYPAL Scam

Dear Watch Member,

One of our members has recently received an email purporting to be from PAYPAL asking him to verify all his details or his account would be closed. He refused to do so and contacted PAYPAL who confirmed that the email is a scam. Please beware of this and never disclose your details under such circumstances.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) PAYPAL Scam.

Regards,

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February 22nd

Shed burglary in Kidsgrove

Dear Watch Member,

BK16 11952
Between Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th February a shed burglary was committed at a dwelling in Lower Ash Road Kidsgrove. Entry was gained by forcing the door lock. Stolen were a Stihl chainsaw and two Bosch drills. No one was seen or heard. Please ask your neighbours to be extra vigilant and remind them about shed and garage security. Anyone seen acting suspiciously should be reported to the police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Shed burglary in Kidsgrove.

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February 11th.

House burglary in Talke

Dear Watch Member,

BK17 0543
Between 12.50pm and 4pm on Thursday 10th February a burglary was committed at a dwelling in Mitchell Avenue Talke. Entry was gained, during the temporary absence of the occupier, by forcing a rear ground floor window. Once inside an untidy search was made. Stolen was a large amount of jewellery and a mobile phone. No one was seen or heard. Please make your neighbours aware of this burglary. Remind them to be extra vigilant and security conscious and to report any suspicious person or incident to the police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) House burglary in Talke.

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February 8th.

Emergency SMS text service

Dear Watch Member,

A leaflet is being launched across the force publicising the new national emergency SMS text service for people who have difficulty hearing or speaking.

The information can be accessed by clicking on the below site

http://www.emergencysms.org.uk/

The service allows people to ask for help from Police, Fire, Ambulance and Coastguard.

Registration is easy. By simply sending a text using the word register to ‘999' a mobile phone can be registered meaning the user is able to ask for emergency help by text anywhere in the country should they ever need it.

The force website has been updated with information about how to register and use the service and there is a link to a website where people can watch BSL video clips about the service.

Copies of the leaflet are being distributed to PCSOs and neighbourhood officers. I would urge anyone who has contact with people who they think may benefit from this service to make sure they tell them about it and encourage them to register their phone.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) Emergency SMS text service.

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February 7th.

DVLA scam email warning

Dear Watch Member,

Watch out for emails claiming to be from DVLA asking you to verify your driving licence details via an online link - it's a scam. DVLA has not sent any such email, so if you get one delete it immediately
Attached is a link to the Government web site confirming that such a scam email is in circulation.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_194193?cid=rss

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) DVLA scam email warning.

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February 2nd.

The 10 most wanted for Distraction Burglaries

Dear Watch Member,

The police and crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, are today launching a list of the 10 ‘Most Wanted' people sought in connection with distraction burglaries.

Three of last year's 10 ‘Most Wanted' received prison sentences, which highlights the value of the campaign.

By raising the profile of the individuals, valuable information was brought forward leading to successful prosecutions.

The campaign will also warn the public to be careful about who they let into their homes especially in February, a time of year when burglaries traditionally peak.

Distraction burglars trick their way in to the houses of the elderly and vulnerable, by pretending to be a type of official or asking for assistance.

Operation Liberal is a national police unit that provides a countrywide overview of distraction burglary crime and supports force's investigations into distraction burglaries.

The 10 ‘Most Wanted' individuals are featured on Crimestoppers Most Wanted site:

www.crimestoppers-uk.org/wanted.

Please click on the above site to view.

"If you have any information on these most wanted individuals, please contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or fill in an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org, they guarantee that no one will know your identity."

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) The 10 most wanted for Distraction Burglaries.

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January 20th

House burglary in First Ave Kidsgrove.

Dear Watch Member,

BK16 0653
At 8pm on Wednesday 19th January a sneak in burglary was committed at a dwelling in First Avenue Kidsgrove. Entry was gained through an insecure door. Three men were seen to leave in a vehicle the number of which was taken as BD60 LDE. It is not known what if anything was stolen. Please ask your neighbours to be extra vigilant and security conscious and to report any suspicious person or incident to the police immediately.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: mailto:joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk?subject=RE: (OWL) House burglary in First Ave Kidsgrove.